The Centre for Islamic Knowledge (CIK) is pleased to announce its first annual summer academic intensive, which will be held at the historic Süleymaniye Madrasa in Istanbul, Türkiye, from July 19th to 27th in partnership with İbn Haldun University. The nine-day intensive will introduce students to a wide range of subjects which will be taught by world-class instructors. The intensive will offer exposure to foundational and specialized topics as well as visits to local Turkish academic institutions.
Faculty
Courses
Venue
Fees
Logistics
Admissions Requirements
Faculty
Courses
The intensive will involve instruction in a wide variety of topics, including:
and others.
- Shurūṭ al-A’imma al-Khamsa (Ḥadīth Authentication Conditions of the Five Imams) - Dr. Issam Eido
- Al-Qawā’id al-Fiqhiyya (Legal Maxims) - Dr. Necmettin Kizilkaya
- Siyāsa Sharʿiyya and Political Thought - Dr. Jaan Islam
- Structured Ummah as the Goal of the Sharī'ah - Dr. Sohail Hanif
- Kalam 3.0: Modern Scientific Materialism vs. the Qur'anic Contingency Argument For the Existence of God - Shaykh Hamza Karamali
- Comparative Tafsīr Methodology - Dr. Sohaib Saeed
- Islamic Codicology: Navigating Manuscripts - Dr. Safaruk Chowdhury
- The Meaning of ‘إنسان’: Qur'anic Perspectives on Human Nature and Society - Dr. Heba Raouf Ezzat
- Pathways to Knowing Allah: Cognitive and Experiential Approaches to Faith Formation - Dr. Osman Umarji
- Uncovering Late Ottoman History - Dr. Kasim Kompuz
- Comparative Theories and Methods: Between Uniplexity and Multiplexity - Dr. Recep Şentürk
and others.
Venue
Ibn Haldun University has revived the 450-year-old historical madrasas in the Süleymaniye Complex, which was built by Mimar Sinan the Architect at the request of Suleiman the Magnificent and where science was taught for centuries, in a location that determines the silhouette of Istanbul with its "seven hills". Opened on October 3, 2018, the Mulazimler Madrasah, Darulhadis, Darulkurra, Salis Madrasah and Imaret buildings in the Süleymaniye Campus are home to the University's Alliance of Civilizations Institute and Faculty of Islamic Sciences.
Fees
The fee for the Summer Academic Intensive this year is $1,000 USD. This amount covers tuition, shared hotel accommodation in close proximity to the Süleymaniye Complex, as well as daily meals, including breakfast, lunch, and refreshments. Please note that dinner will be the responsibility of the participant.
Logistics
Arrival
Students are expected to arrive early enough to be present for class on the morning of July 19. Students are responsible for arranging their transportation to the hotel.
During Classes
Classes will be held at the Süleymaniye Madrasa. It is a gorgeous historic Ottoman school that is a part of the Süleymaniye Masjid complex, and it currently belongs to our partner in the Summer Intensive, the İbn Haldun University. The campus is within walking distance of the hotel.
Everyday of class, breakfast and lunch will be offered along with refreshments during the breaks. Students are responsible for arranging their dinners after class.
Students will be added to a WhatsApp group in order to ensure coordination and that all concerns and needs are addressed.
Departure
Students are responsible for arranging their transportation to the airport for their departure.
Students are expected to arrive early enough to be present for class on the morning of July 19. Students are responsible for arranging their transportation to the hotel.
During Classes
Classes will be held at the Süleymaniye Madrasa. It is a gorgeous historic Ottoman school that is a part of the Süleymaniye Masjid complex, and it currently belongs to our partner in the Summer Intensive, the İbn Haldun University. The campus is within walking distance of the hotel.
Everyday of class, breakfast and lunch will be offered along with refreshments during the breaks. Students are responsible for arranging their dinners after class.
Students will be added to a WhatsApp group in order to ensure coordination and that all concerns and needs are addressed.
Departure
Students are responsible for arranging their transportation to the airport for their departure.
Admissions Requirements
Minimum Requirements:
Undergraduate-level education: Applicants are required to have, at least, an undergraduate degree from a post-secondary institution. Applicants with higher degrees will be more competitive. Education in a specific field is not required. And while the Admission Committee does not stipulate a minimum GPA (as part of its holistic approach), a strong academic performance will make for a more competitive application.
Intermediate-level Islamic knowledge: While it is not a requirement for applicants to have trained in Islamic Studies at a formal institution, intermediate proficiency in Islamic sciences is expected, and advanced proficiency is desirable. The Admissions Committee will pay particular attention to the core sciences, such as: Fiqh, Ḥadīth, and ‘Aqīda.
Arabic proficiency: As a benchmark, applicants are expected to be able to read and comprehend a text such as Tafsīr Ibn Kathīr with occasional use of a dictionary.
Undergraduate-level education: Applicants are required to have, at least, an undergraduate degree from a post-secondary institution. Applicants with higher degrees will be more competitive. Education in a specific field is not required. And while the Admission Committee does not stipulate a minimum GPA (as part of its holistic approach), a strong academic performance will make for a more competitive application.
Intermediate-level Islamic knowledge: While it is not a requirement for applicants to have trained in Islamic Studies at a formal institution, intermediate proficiency in Islamic sciences is expected, and advanced proficiency is desirable. The Admissions Committee will pay particular attention to the core sciences, such as: Fiqh, Ḥadīth, and ‘Aqīda.
Arabic proficiency: As a benchmark, applicants are expected to be able to read and comprehend a text such as Tafsīr Ibn Kathīr with occasional use of a dictionary.
