Courses

Explore our diverse course offerings, designed to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of Islamic studies and related fields. From language and law to history and social sciences, our courses are tailored to meet a wide range of interests and academic pursuits. Dive into a specific area of study or broaden your knowledge across different disciplines.

Astronomy

Course ID		Units
ASTR 101	Introduction to Astronomy	3
ASTR 103	Stars and Galaxies	3
ASTR 105	Introduction to Astrophysics	3
ASTR 107	Planetary Science – The Inner Planets	3
ASTR 108	Planetary Science – The Outer Planets	3
ASTR 111	Introduction to Astrobiology	3
ASTR 113	Introduction to Exoplanets	3
ASTR 203	Atmospheric Physics and Climate Modeling	3
ASTR 205	Observational Techniques in Astronomy	3
ASTR 207	Theories of the Universe	3
ASTR 211	Astrochemistry and Astrobiology	3
ASTR 301	Stellar Structure and Evolution	4
ASTR 303	Astroinformatics: Big Data in Astronomy	4
ASTR 305	Astrobiology and the Search for Life in the Universe	4
ASTR 307	The Interstellar Medium	4
ASTR 403	Astrobiology and Exoplanets	4
ASTR 405	Space Life Sciences	4
ASTR 407	Compact Objects and Neutron Stars	4
ASTR 411	Advanced Cosmology: Dark Matter and Dark Energy	4
ASTR 413	Galactic Archeology: Unveiling the History of the Milky Way	4
ASTR 417	Astrobiological Methods and Techniques	7
ASTR 419	Astrobiology: Extreme Environments and Life Adaptations	7
ASTR 423	Astrochemistry: Chemical Processes in Space	7
ASTR 429	High-Resolution Astronomy Techniques	7
ASTR 431	Computational Astrophysics	7

Biology

Course ID	Course	Units
BIOL 101	Intro to Biology	3
BIOL 103	Intro to Microbiology	3
BIOL 107	Intro to Ecology	3
BIOL 111	Intro to Immunology	3
BIOL 113	Intro to Plant Science	3
BIOL 117	Intro to Animal Behavior	3
BIOL 119	Intro to Cell Biology	3
BIOL 129	Intro to Marine Science	3
BIOL 131	Intro to Forensic Science	3
BIOL 201	Genetics and Genomics	6
BIOL 203	Microbial Diversity and Ecology	6
BIOL 205	Molecular Biology	6
BIOL 207	Evolutionary Biology	6
BIOL 211	Developmental Biology	6
BIOL 217	Marine Ecology and Conservation	6
BIOL 219	Animal Physiology	6
BIOL 223	Cell Signaling	6
BIOL 229	Medical Microbiology	6
BIOL 231	Immunology and Vaccinology	6
BIOL 241	Evolutionary Ecology	6
BIOL 301	Conservation Biology	7
BIOL 303	Animal Behavior and Ecology	7
BIOL 305	Climate Change Biology	7
BIOL 311	Advanced Cell Biology	7
BIOL 401	Genomics and Personalized Medicine	8
BIOL 405	Comparative Animal Physiology	8
BIOL 411	Animal Communication and Signaling	8

Chemistry

Course ID	Course	Units
CHEM 101	Chemistry Fundamentals	4
CHEM 103	Intro to Biochemistry	4
CHEM 105	Intro to Materials Science	4
CHEM 107	Intro to Environmental Chemistry	4
CHEM 201	Organic Chemistry	5
CHEM 203	Thermodynamics and Kinetics	5
CHEM 205	Forensic Chemistry and DNA Analysis	5
CHEM 207	Quantum Mechanics in Chemistry	5
CHEM 213	Nanotechnology and Nanomaterials	5
CHEM 301	Advanced Organic Chemistry	7
CHEM 303	Medicinal Chemistry	7
CHEM 305	Biophysical Chemistry	7
CHEM 307	Environmental Geochemistry	7
CHEM 311	Pharmacokinetics and Drug Metabolism	7
CHEM 313	Molecular Diagnostics	7
CHEM 403	Advanced Organic Synthesis	9
CHEM 405	Drug Discovery and Development	9

Islamic Studies

Arabic Language

Course ID	Course	Units
ARAB 101	Basic Arabic Language – I	3
ARAB 102	Basic Arabic Language – II	3
ARAB 211	Classical Arabic Texts: Reading and Interpretation	3
ARAB 221	Arabic Rhetoric and Eloquence	3
ARAB 222	Arabic Poetry and Literature	3
ARAB 310	Advanced Arabic Grammar and Linguistics	3

Communications

Course ID	Course	Units
COMM 114	Islamic Perspective on Communication Skills	3
COMM 115	Islamic media and Journalism	3
COMM 117	Public Speaking and Communication in Islam	3
COMM 118	Digital Communications in the Muslim World	3
COMM 121	Digital Media in the Muslim World	3
COMM 125	Intercultural Communication in Islamic Contexts	3
COMM 126	Islamic Narratives and Storytelling	3
COMM 202	Islamic Ethics in Mass Communication	3
COMM 210	Communication Strategies in Islamic Organizations	3
COMM 234	Conflict Resolution and Communication in Islam	3
COMM 313	Marketing and Branding in Islamic Contexts	3

Culture & Influence

Course ID	Course	Units
CINF 102	Islamic Culture: Traditions and Modernity	3
CINF 105	Women in Islam: Historical and Contemporary Perspectives	3
CINF 109	Islamic Artistic Expression and Innovation	3
CINF 113	Muslim Festivals and Celebrations Around the World	3
CINF 117	Islamic Influence on Global Music and Arts	3
CINF 220	Community Development in Islam	4
CINF 222	Muslim Fashion and Design	4
CINF 225	Food and Cuisine in Islamic Cultures	4
CINF 228	Islamic Contributions to World Literature	4
CINF 231	Muslim Cultural Identities in the Diaspora	4
CINF 257	Islamic Perspectives on Popular Culture	4
CINF 301	Architecture in Islamic History	5
CINF 333	Islamic Calligraphy and Visual Arts	5
CINF 357	Storytelling and Oral Traditions in Islam	5
CINF 399	Islamic Perspectives on Film and Theater	5
CINF 401	The Evolution of Islamic Societies	6
CINF 404	Muslim Philanthropy and Charitable Traditions	6
CINF 408	Islamic Heritage and Preservation	6
CINF 410	The Role of Language in Islamic Cultures	6
CINF 413	Contemporary Islamic Media and Communication	6
CINF 418	Cross-Cultural Influence and Exchange in Islam	6

Ethics

Course ID	Course	Units
ETH 111	Foundations of Islamic Ethics	3
ETH 113	Contemporary Ethical Issues in Islam	3
ETH 120	Business Ethics in Islamic Finance	3
ETH 123	Bioethics and Islamic Jurisprudence	3
ETH 125	Environmental Ethics in Islam	3
ETH 225	Islamic Ethics in Governance and Leadership	3
ETH 230	Ethical Dilemmas in Islamic Contexts	3
ETH 232	Ethics of Science and Technology in Islam	3
ETH 257	Islamic Medical Ethics	3
ETH 260	Ethics of Communication in Islam	3
ETH 266	Ethical Issues in Islamic Education	3
ETH 301	Islamic Perspectives on Human Rights	3
ETH 369	Ethics of Peace and Conflict in Islam	3
ETH 375	Islamic Consumer Ethics	3
ETH 389	Professional Ethics in Islamic Contexts	3
ETH 401	Islamic Ethics of Environmental Stewardship	3
ETH 404	Ethical Decision-Making in Islamic Jurisprudence	3
ETH 405	Ethics of Charity and Philanthropy in Islam	3
ETH 409	Islamic Ethics and Global Challenges	3
ETH 411	Islamic Moral Philosophy	3

History

Course ID	Course	Units
HIST 101	Early Islamic History and Civilizations	3
HIST 104	The Golden Age of Islamic Scholarship	3
HIST 112	Islamic Dynasties and Empires	3
HIST 201	Contemporary Islamic History	4
HIST 204	History of Islamic Art and Architecture	4
HIST 206	The Crusades from an Islamic Perspective	4
HIST 231	Islamic History in Africa	4
HIST 242	The Ottoman Empire: Rise and Fall	4
HIST 251	The Spread of Islam Across Asia	4
HIST 260	Islamic Influence in Europe Through History	4
HIST 301	History of Science in Muslim Civilizations	5
HIST 355	Islamic Maritime History and Exploration	5
HIST 361	Modern History of the Middle East	5
HIST 365	Islamic Contributions to World Culture	5
HIST 369	Historical Development of Islamic Law	5
HIST 375	Colonialism and Its Impact on Muslim Societies	5
HIST 403	Islamic Revivalist Movements in History	7
HIST 411	History of Islamic Philosophy	7
HIST 420	Islamic History in the Americas	7
HIST 431	Key Historical Figures in Islam	7

Islam

ID	Course	Units
ISLAM 101	Introduction to Islamic Studies	3

Law

Course ID	Course	Units
LAW 105	Islamic Legal Systems and Jurisprudence	3
LAW 202	Islamic Legal Theory and Methodology	4
LAW 205	Contemporary Issues in Islamic Law	4
LAW 213	Islamic Criminal Justice System	4
LAW 231	Family Law in Islam	4
LAW 232	History of Islamic Legal Schools	4
LAW 239	Islamic Law of Contracts and Transactions	4
LAW 247	International Law in Islamic Perspectives	4
LAW 253	Islamic Constitutional Law	4
LAW 259	Islamic Law of Inheritance	4
LAW 301	Islamic Finance and Banking Law	4
LAW 311	Islamic Environmental Law	4
LAW 315	Law and Human Rights in Islam	4
LAW 316	Islamic Law and Minority Rights	4
LAW 321	Islamic Intellectual Property Law	4
LAW 350	Dispute Resolution in Islamic Law	4
LAW 353	Islamic Legal Reforms	4
LAW 361	Islamic Law and Gender Issues	4
LAW 373	Islamic Law of Waqf (Endowments) and Zakat (Charity)	4
LAW 399	Islamic Law and Modern Bioethics	4
LAW 401	Islamic Employment and Labor Law	5
LAW 403	Islamic Law of War and Peace	5
LAW 404	Islamic Cyber Law and Digital Rights	5
LAW 405	Case Studies in Islamic Law	5

Psychology

Course ID	Course	Units
PSY 101	Introduction to Psychology with an Islamic Lens	3
PSYC 103	Psychology and Counseling in Islam	3
PSY 114	Islamic Perspectives on Developmental Psychology	3
PSY 123	Mental Health and Well-being in Islam	3
PSY 130	Psychology of Islamic Ethics	3
PSY 133	Islamic Approaches to Psychological Disorders	3
PSY 144	Psychology of Religious Experience in Islam	3
PSY 201	Cognitive Psychology in Islamic Contexts	4
PSY 202	Islamic Views on Personality and Behavior	4
PSY 222	Muslim Family Dynamics and Psychological Health	4
PSY 231	Psychology of Learning in Islamic Education	4
PSY 244	Islamic Approaches to Therapeutic Practices	4
PSY 302	Emotional Intelligence in Islamic Teachings	5
PSY 319	Psychological Impact of Religious Practices in Islam	5
PSY 323	Muslim Adolescents and Identity Formation	5
PSY 340	Psychology of Grief and Loss in Islamic Traditions	5
PSY 343	Islamic Perspectives on Stress Management and Resilience	5
PSY 345	Psychology of Leadership in Islam	5
PSY 350	Islamic Approaches to Couple and Marital Therapy	5
PSY 352	Psychology of Group Dynamics in Muslim Societies	5

Quran & Hadith Studies

Course ID	Course	Units
QHAD 101	Quranic Sciences: An Introduction	3
QHAD 103	Hadith Sciences: Foundations and Methodologies	3
QHAD 105	Fiqh of Hadith I: Understanding Prophetic Traditions	3
QHAD 106	Fiqh of Hadith II: Application and Analysis	3
QHAD 209	Introduction to Tafsir: Unveiling Quranic Exegesis	3
QHAD 211	Advanced Studies in Quranic Tafseer	3
QHAD 214	Sciences of Quranic Recitation and Memorization	3
QHAD 221	Quranic Themes and Contemporary Issues	3
QHAD 323	Comparative Studies of Quran and Bible	3
QHAD 325	The Quran and Modern Science	3
QHAD 331	Quranic Arabic and Linguistic Analysis	3
QHAD 335	The Role of Hadith in Islamic Jurisprudence	3
QHAD 339	Miracles and Parables in the Quran	3
QHAD 340	Women in the Quran and Hadith	3
QHAD 447	The Quran: Historical Context and Compilation	3
QHAD 451	Quranic Exegesis by Classical Scholars	3
QHAD 455	Prophetic Traditions on Social Conduct	3
QHAD 459	Quran and Hadith: Ethical and Moral Lessons	3
QHAD 462	Preservation and Transmission of Hadith	3
QHAD 464	Contemporary Interpretations of the Quran	3

Sciences

Course ID	Course	Units
ISCI 101	Islamic Contributions to Classical Sciences	3
ISCI 102	Science and the Quran	3
ISCI 113	Ethics in Science from an Islamic Perspective	3
ISCI 114	Islamic Environmental Science and Stewardship	3
ISCI 125	Islamic Perspectives on Modern Healthcare	3
ISCI 130	Muslim Innovators and Scientists Today	3
ISCI 141	Islamic Astronomy and Cosmology	3
ISCI 142	Islamic Pharmacology and Herbal Medicine	3
ISCI 203	Water Management and Conservation in Islam	3
ISCI 222	Islamic Agricultural Sciences	3
ISCI 230	Islamic Genetics and Bioethics	3
ISCI 301	Renewable Energy and Islam	4
ISCI 314	Islamic Perspectives on Animal Welfare in Science	4
ISCI 325	Islamic Psychology and Neuroscience	4
ISCI 347	Science Education in Islamic Contexts	4
ISCI 350	Tech and Innovation in the Muslim World	4
ISCI 401	Islam and Climate Change	5
ISCI 425	Islam Nutrition and Dietary Science	5
ISCI 429	Islamic Perspectives on Cosmology and the Universe	5
ISCI 499	Biotechnology in Islamic Jurisprudence	5

Sociology

Course ID	Course	Units
SOC 101	Sociology of Religion: Islam in the Global Context	3
SOC 104	Islamic Perspectives on Family and Society	3
SOC 110	Muslims in Multicultural Societies	3
SOC 113	Social Change and Reform Movements in Islam	3
SOC 115	Gender Roles and Relations in Muslim Societies	3
SOC 201	Islamic Views on Social Stratification and Class	4
SOC 205	Muslim Youth Cultures and Societies	4
SOC 211	Migration and Muslim Diaspora Communities	4
SOC 216	Islam and Social Activism	4
SOC 219	Islamic Urban and Rural Societies	4
SOC 250	Social Institutions in Islamic Contexts	4
SOC 257	Muslims and Globalization	4
SOC 261	Islamic Perspectives on Social Inequality	4
SOC 265	Community Building in Muslim Societies	4
SOC 301	Islam and Ethnicity	5
SOC 312	The Role of Mosques in Muslim Communities	5
SOC 325	Muslim Identities in the Contemporary World	5
SOC 333	Islam and Secular Societies	5
SOC 341	Social Welfare Systems in Islamic Countries	5
SOC 355	Islamic Perspectives on Aging and Elderly Care	5

Social Work

Course ID	Course	Units
SW 101	Principles of Islamic Social Work	3
SW 113	Counseling Techniques in Islamic Social Work Context	3
SW 124	Islamic Perspectives on Crisis Intervention and Management	3
SW 145	Research Methods in Islamic Social Work	3
SW 203	Advanced Practices in Islamic Social Work	4
SW 211	Social Policy and Ethics: An Islamic Approach	4
SW 215	Community Development in Muslim Societies	4
SW 229	Islamic Approaches to Addiction and Rehabilitation	4
SW 231	Social Justice and Advocacy in Islamic Teachings	4
SW 233	Family Counseling in Muslim Communities	4
SW 238	Child Welfare and Protection in Islamic Contexts	4
SW 244	Mental Health Services in Muslim Communities	4
SW 246	Islamic Perspectives on Disability and Inclusion	4
SW 250	Social Work with Refugees and Displaced Populations	4
SW 256	Poverty Alleviation and Economic Empowerment in Islam	4
SW 301	Humanitarian Work in Islamic Perspectives	4
SW 303	Social Work Education in Muslim Contexts	4
SW 311	Healthcare Social Work in Islamic Societies	4
SW 401	Advocacy for Women and Children in Islam	4
SW 402	Islamic Perspectives on Environmental Social Work	4

Discussion Courses

Our “Discussion” series presents a unique collection of 1-unit courses, each centered around a specific theme, book, or contemporary issue. These courses are perfect for students seeking to enhance their understanding of a particular subject without the commitment of a full-length course. Engage in meaningful discussions, critical analyses, and explore diverse perspectives in these compact yet enriching learning experiences.

Course ID	Course	Units
DISC 101	Islam for Dummies by Malcom Clark	1
DISC 102	The Biggest Prison on Earth	1
DISC 103	The Abrahamic Religions	1
DISC 106	The Quran (MAS English Translation)	1
DISC 107	Into to the Qu’ran (Great Courses)	1
DISC 108	Life and Legacy of Muhammad	1
DISC 110	Sharia Law	1
DISC 113	Islam and the West (Modern Scholar)	1
DISC 201	Iran by Abbas Amanat	1
DISC 228	The Hundred Years War on Palestine	1
DISC 229	Except for Palestine	1
DISC 231	The Shia Revival	1
DISC 235	Great World Religion’s: Judaism (Great Courses)	1
DISC 241	The Old Testament (Great Courses)	1
DISC 255	History of Ancient Egypt (Great Courses)	1
DISC 260	The Ethnic Cleansing of Palestine by Ilan Pappe	1
DISC 264	Women and Gender in Islam by Leila Ahmed	1
DISC 301	Mystical Tradition: Jud, Chr, and Islam (Great Courses)	1
DISC 303	The World of Biblical Israel (Great Courses)	1

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