Short Courses
Aspects of Muslim History
This short course provides a broad overview of the history of the Muslim world, focussing primarily on its political and religious aspects.
Applications to this course are now CLOSED.
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Islam, Faith, and Culture
This is an introductory course on Islam which provides a basic overview of Islam as a way of life, as a religion as well as culture, and considers its impact on Muslim individuals and societies. The purpose of the course is to introduce students to Islam in its religious and cultural contexts. It will help students understand the basic sources of Islam and will provide a brief discussion of the life of the Muslim Prophet.
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Islamic Finance and Economic Development
As a field of research, Islamic finance is multidisciplinary in its core nature, drawing from economics and finance, law, and politics, among others. This course initially aims to demystify the study of Islamic finance by delving into its multifaceted character.
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Qur'anic Arabic (tajwid)
This year-length course helps students to improve their recitation of the Qur'an. Participants must have a basic knowledge of the Arabic script. No charge is made for the course, but students are required to register.
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Qur'an recitation for beginners
This 10-week course helps students to begin learning how to recite the Qur'an. No prior knowledge is required and no charge is made for the course, but students are required to register.
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Modern Standard Arabic
This course, offered at four different levels to cater for individual abilities, is designed to develop students' competence in Arabic. While spoken Arabic has many local and regional variants, Modern Standard Arabic serves as a common language understood throughout the Arab world.
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Modern Standard Arabic - 'Express' courses
These condensed format courses are offered at Beginner Level 1a and Elementary Level 1b running over 20 weeks from January to June 2025.
Applications for this course are now OPEN for 2025 entry.
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