Academics:
TFI offers a variety of academic programs created by the institute itself and through partnerships with other organizations such as Fawakih Institute and Hartford Seminary.
Our Programs:
Certificate in Islamic Thought
The Certificate in Islamic Thought combines Islamic credentials with academic rigor, along with a flexible schedule which suits working professionals and students. The objective of this program is to provide academically rigorous, faith-based education in Islamic studies, rooted within IIIT's approach and taught by first-rate scholars of Islam. Students are required to take seven core courses and three electives (12 hours each), for a total of 120 hours of instruction. They can take one or more courses per semester. The Certificate can be completed in a year but most students will probably take 2 years to complete it. Those who are not interested in acquiring a CIT are welcome to take individual classes at their own pace and choice. The CIT is ideal for working professionals, college and graduate students who would like to expand their Islamic knowledge, and community members who are seeking more rigorous approach to Islam. The core courses are designed to give students a general overview of Islamic knowledge, while focusing on some of the pertinent issues Muslims are facing today Learn more here... Summer Student Program
This residential program is designed for graduate students and exceptional senior undergraduates – majoring in the humanities or social science disciplines – who have a particular interest in developing their knowledge and research skills in the core areas of Islamic studies such as methods in the study of Islam, the Qur’an, the Sunnah, Fiqh (Islamic Jurisprudence), Muslim History and Civilization, and Contemporary Islamic Thought. The program also provides analysis and discussions – in seminar format – on subjects related to contemporary Islamic reform movements, Islamic finance, faith-based entrepreneurship, and Islam in America. IIIT Summer Student Program is a residential program, taught by world-class faculty, drawn from top institutions in the US and around the world. Learn more here... Certificate in Faith-Based Community Development
This is 40-hour program designed for future local community leaders who will serve their communities as Youth Leaders, counselors, and non-profit executives. These students earn this certificate by completing 5-6 courses in the areas of Youth Leadership, Parenting, Non-profit Management, Faith Based Wealth Building, Marriage Preparation, and other relevant topics for personal and community development. Learn more here... Other Programs in Partnership with Hartford Seminary: Ph.D in Islamic Studies and Christian-Muslim Relations This program will provide advanced study in the knowledge and practical application of Islamic Studies and Christian-Muslim relations and train scholars who will be experts in this area at at time when such expertise is increasingly important. The Ph.D program seeks students at home and abroad wh oare aware of the reputation of Hartford Seminar's long standing work on Christian-Muslim relations and are interested specifically in Christian-Muslim relations. The program will begin to accept students for Fall 2016. For more information, visit hartsem.edu. |
Our Partner Programs:
Hartford Seminary, in cooperation with the International Institute of Islamic Thought and TFI, offers a Graduate Certificate in Imam and Muslim Community Leadership. The aim of this certificate program is to offer structured education in the American context for Muslim leaders, Imams and counselors.
The Fawakih Institute's Quranic Arabic program is offered at TFI on a year-long basis. Courses are also offered for a shorter duration during the summer and winter programs. |