Program Brochure CIC

CANADIAN ISLAMIC COLLEGE

INSPIRING MINDS AND ENLIGHTENING HEARTS

A GOD-CENTERED, STUDENT FOCUSED AND COMMUNITY CONNECTED LEARNING INSTITUTION Uniquely structured to fill a gap in Islamic Studies

The academic program will culminate in an

offerings in Canada, CIC’s intended programs bring

Honours Bachelor of Arts in Islamic Studies with an

both vision and objective that are not currently

option to choose from 5 areas of specialization.

present in Canadian higher learning institutions.

The B.A. (Honours) in Islamic Studies has carefully

CIC’s Honours Bachelor of Arts in Islamic Studies

benchmarked its program against other universities

was designed to meet the highest standards of

all over the world. Beyond Canada, the countries

postsecondary education programs. The program is

chosen for this survey are: UK, France, Germany, US,

constructed around 3 main parts:

Malaysia, Turkey and Australia. Our CIC program contains many core components common to other programs.

CORE

BREADTH

SPECIALIZATION

PROGRAM

REQUIREMENTS

OPTIONS

THE CORE PROGRAM: A FOUNDATION FOR AN ISLAMIC WORLDVIEW This rigorous core program is designed to provide

This internship placement provides students with

our students with solid knowledge related to the

opportunities to network within their respective

primary sources of Islamic Studies such as the

industry and to evaluate potential career

Qurʾan, the Sunnah of the Prophet, Islamic Thought,

opportunities in the field of Islamic Studies in

Islamic Objectives (Maqasid), Islamic sociology,

general or the specialization in which the student

Islamic Political Theory, Islamic Philosophy, Muslim

is enrolled in. The internship assists students in

Civilization and Sciences, as well as Islamic Arts.

developing professional skills, gaining hands-on

BEYOND CLASSROOM LEARNING All students must successfully complete a practicum placement – normally in the summer semester between years 3 and 4 – which carries a 15-credit equivalent (200 hours)

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Students will have to conduct high-level research in Islamic Studies. This Capstone Project will be conducted in the fourth year of study.

BROADENING DEPTH AND BREADTH OF KNOWLEDGE In addition to the Core Curriculum, the program is complemented with courses designed to help students broaden their knowledge in the liberal arts and enhance their capacity to synthesize and rebut critiques from an Islamic perspective.

It aims to empower students with the ability to think critically, write, research, and engage with their peers and community in a meaningful and substantive manner.

SPECIALIZATION PROGRAM - EXPANDING THE HORIZONS OF LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES The Specialization Program deepens and broadens the Core Program and enables our students to focus their studies in one of the 5 specializations.

ISLAMIC ISLAMIC SOCIAL & JURISPRUDENCE ENVIRONMENTAL & CHAPLAINCY JUSTICE

ISLAMIC ECONOMICS & FINANCE

ISLAMIC ARTS & MEDIA

ARABIC PROGRAM

At the heart of each of the 5 specialization areas

will be able to select from the courses offered in the

of concentration lies the fundamental principle

other specializations. This allows for flexibility to learn

of translating faith into action. The Specialization

across the 5 tracks.

Program includes 24-30 credits specific to each of the five specializations. These courses are built within a framework of understanding Islam that emphasizes holism, faith inspired action, justice, and

The program aims to enable students to perceive the Islamic worldview in contemporary society, to translate this worldview into a systematic framework

service.

that helps students to develop and apply these

For greater flexibility, students can choose not to

offerings.

insights in the various multidisciplinary academic

pursue a particular specialization. In this case, they

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OUR PROGRAM CORE

BREADTH

SPECIALIZATION

ELECTIVES

48 CREDITS

27

CREDITS

24-30

15-21

constructed of major requirements

not contained within the major

depending on the specialization

student’s choice

CREDITS

CREDITS

In addition, each track includes a compulsory internship in the third year of the program and an Honours Capstone Project (thesis) to be conducted in the fourth year. Consequently, students will have conducted high-level research in Islamic Studies and will have demonstrated their understanding of their specialized areas and capacity for independent thought.

IN TOTAL THE DEGREE HAS

120

ACADEMIC CREDITS

+

15

PRACTICUM CREDITS

= 135 CREDITS

This 2-course equivalent capstone Honours Thesis Project gives students the opportunity to carry out high-level research within their area of interest in the discipline of Islamic Studies. The placement could include, but is not limited to:

LEGAL

CANADIAN ISLAMIC

INVESTMENT

MEDIA

ARTS

FIRMS

WEALTH MGT SECTOR

INSTITUTIONS

OUTLET

SECTOR

MUSLIM

DEVELOPMENT +

RESEARCH

ISLAMIC

NONPROFIT

CHARTABLE

HUMANITARIAN SECTOR

INSTITUTIONS

SCHOOLS

SECTOR

SECTOR

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IJC 101

CORE + BREATH

ARA 101

SEM. 1

IJC 106

FIRST YEAR ARA 102

SEM. 2

ARA 201

SEM. 1

SECOND YEAR

IJC 102

IAM 204

IJC 103

IJC 105

IJC 305

IJC 202 SEM. 2

IAM 206

Islamic IJC 204 Psychology

SEM. 1

IEF 204

THIRD YEAR SEM. 2

IJC 301

IJC 303

ISP 399

IJC 202

SEM. 1

HPT 401

FOURTH YEAR

Core SEM. 2

HTP 402

Breadth Specialization / Elective Field Placement

FULL LIST OF COURSES:

CORE

BREADTH

IJC 101 Introduction to the Qurʾan

IJC 201 Psychology

IJC 106 Islamic Thought

IJC 203 Sociology

IJC 102 Introduction to the Sunnah

IJC 302 Philosophy

IJC 103 Analytical & Thematic Qurʾanic Interpretations

IJC 304 Political Science

IJC 105 Islam & Muslim Communities in Canada

IAM 301 Academic Writing

IJC 202 Islamic Psychology

IAM 202 World History

IJC 204 Islamic Sociology

IAM 203 Fine Arts: History & Present

IJC 301 Islamic Objectives (Maqasid)

IEF 203 Research Methodology

IJC 305 Islamic Political Theory

IEF 301 Statistics

IJC 303 Islamic Philosophy ARA 101 Arabic for Beginners ARA 102 Arabic for Intermediate Learners ARA 201 Arabic Literature: An Introduction

NOTE: This program map is for illustration

IAM 204 Islamic Arts & Architecture: History & Present

purposes and may slightly change from year

IAM 206 Muslim Civilization & Sciences

to year depending on enrolment and courses

IEF 204 Research Methodology for Islamic Studies

offered.

ISP 399 Practicum Field Placement (15 credits) HTP 401 Honours Thesis Project (Research Proposal) HTP 402 Honours Thesis Project (Thesis Writing) Muslim Association of Canada

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ISLAMIC JURISPRUDENCE + CHAPLAINCY

SEM. 1

FIRST YEAR SEM. 2

SEM. 1

SECOND YEAR SEM. 2

SEM. 1

IJC 306

THIRD YEAR SEM. 2

ARA 104

SEM. 1

IJC 206

FOURTH YEAR

IJC 401

IJC 104

IJC 403

IEF 301

IJC 205

IJC 406 Core

SEM. 2

ARA 301 OR

ARA 401

IJC 402

IJC 404

Breadth

IJC 405

Specialization / Elective Field Placement

ISLAMIC JURISPRUDENCE + CHAPLAINCY FULL LIST OF COURSES: IJC 104 Reading and Memorizing the Qurʾan * IJC 205Qurʾanic Sciences (‘Ulum al-Qurʾan) * IJC 206 Islamic Chaplaincy * IJC 306 Islamic Jurisprudence * ARA 104 Advanced Arabic 2 IJC 401 Leadership, Imams & Mosques * IJC 402 Counseling Skills * IJC 406 Muslim Family Social & Legal Issues * IJC 403 Fundamental Jurisprudence (Usul al-Fiqh): Theories & History * IJC 404 Contemporary Islamic Jurisprudence & Reasoning (Ijtihad)* IJC 405 Islamic Call ARA 401 Modern Standard Arabic through Islamic Thought ARA 301 Arabic Linguistics IJC 407 World Religions IJC 408 World Cultures

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NOTE: IJC 407 and IJC 408 are available as options/elective for all specializations. Courses with (*) are mandatory for the the specializations, others can be used as electives.

This program map is for illustration purposes and may slightly change from year to year depending on enrolment and courses offered.

ISLAMIC ECONOMICS + FINANCE

SEM. 1

FIRST YEAR SEM. 2

SEM. 1

SECOND YEAR SEM. 2

SEM. 1

IEF 201

THIRD YEAR

IJC 205 OR

option SEM. 2

SEM. 1

ARA 104

IEF 205

FOURTH YEAR

IEF 301

IEF 202

IEF 302

IEF 305

IEF 401 Core

SEM. 2

IJC 404 OR

IEF 304

IEF 402

Breadth

IEF 403

IEF 303

Specialization / Elective Field Placement

ISLAMIC ECONOMICS + FINANCE FULL LIST OF COURSES:

NOTE: Courses with (*)

IEF 201 Principles of Economics*

are mandatory for the

IEF 202 Principles of Accounting*

the specializations, others

IEF 305 Commercial Law*

can be used as electives.

ARA 104 Arabic Advanced 2

This program map is for

IJC 205 Qurʾanic Sciences (‘Ulum al-Qurʾan) or elective

illustration purposes and

IJC 404 Contemporary Islamic Jurisprudence & Reasoning (Ijtihad)

may slightly change from

IEF 205 Fiqh of Business & Financial Transactions

year to year depending on

IEF 401 Islamic Charitable Endowments (Waqf): History & Present

enrolment and courses

IEF 302 Islamic Economics

offered.

IEF 303 Islamic Management IEF 304 Econometrics IEF 402 Governance & Policy: An Islamic Perspective IEF 403 Islamic Investment & Markets

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ISLAMIC SOCIAL + ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE

SEM. 1

FIRST YEAR SEM. 2

SEM. 1

SECOND YEAR SEM. 2

SEM. 1

SEJ 202

SEJ 302

THIRD YEAR SEM. 2

SEM. 1

ARA 104

SEJ 203

FOURTH YEAR

SEJ 204

SEJ 201

SEJ 301

IEF 301

SEJ 303 Core

SEM. 2

IEF 402

SEJ 401

SEJ 402

Breadth

SEJ 403

Specialization / Elective Field Placement

ISLAMIC SOCIAL + ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE FULL LIST OF COURSES: SEJ 201 Islamic Environmentalism

are mandatory for the

SEJ 202 Social & Environmental Justice: Theory & Practice*

the specializations, others

SEJ 204 Environmental Studies & Sustainability Gateway

can be used as electives.

SEJ 203 Earth & Environment Islamic Perspective

This program map is for

SEJ 301 Women & Scholarship in Islam

illustration purposes and

SEJ 302 Activism & Social Movements*

may slightly change from

SEJ 303 Critical Race Theory from an Islamic Perspective

year to year depending

SEJ 401 Sustainable Development: Islamic Perspectives

on enrolment and courses

SEJ 402 Comparative Social Justice Thought

offered.

SEJ 403 Human Rights: Theory& Practice ARA 104 Arabic Advanced 2 IEF 402 Governance & Policy: An Islamic Perspective

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ISLAMIC ARTS + MEDIA

SEM. 1

FIRST YEAR SEM. 2

SEM. 1

SECOND YEAR SEM. 2

SEM. 1

IAM 205

IAM 303

THIRD YEAR SEM. 2

SEM. 1

IAM 304

FOURTH YEAR SEM. 2

ARA 104

IAM 402

IAM 305

IAM 401

IEF 301

IAM 403

IAM 302

IAM 201

ARA 403 OR

Option

Core

IJC 405

Breadth

OR

IEF 303

Specialization / Elective Field Placement

ISLAMIC ARTS + MEDIA FULL LIST OF COURSES:

NOTE: Courses with (*)

IAM 201 Globalization & Media*

are mandatory for the

IAM 205 Media History*

the specializations, others

IAM 303 Studies in Ideas & Public Opinion*

can be used as electives.

IAM 302 Media & Popular Cultures*

This program map is for

IAM 304 Digital Arts Design

illustration purposes and

IAM 305 Cultural Dimensions in Advertising

may slightly change from

IAM 401 Gaming and Entertainment: Islamic Perspective

year to year depending on

IAM 402 Information & Analysis: Islamic Perspective

enrolment and courses

IAM 403 Islamic Media Strategies & Ethics

offered.

ARA 104 Arabic Advanced 2 ARA 403 Translation of Islamic Texts IJC 405 Islamic Call IEF 301 Statistics IEF 303 Islamic Management

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ARABIC PROGRAM

SEM. 1

FIRST YEAR SEM. 2

SEM. 1

SECOND YEAR SEM. 2

SEM. 1

IEF 301

THIRD YEAR

OR

Option SEM. 2

SEM. 1

ARA 104

ARA 203

FOURTH YEAR SEM. 2

IJC 205

ARA 302

ARA 301

ARA 401

ARA 403

ARA 402

IJC 306

ARA 202

OR

Option

IJC 406 OR

Option

Core

IJC 402

Breadth

OR

Option

Specialization / Elective Field Placement

ARABIC PROGRAM FULL LIST OF COURSES: IJC 205 Qurʾanic Sciences (‘Ulum al-Qurʾan) IJC 306 Islamic Jurisprudence IJC 402 Counseling Skills IJC 406 Muslim Family Social and Legal Issues ARA 104 Arabic Advanced 2 ARA 202 Hadith Collections ARA 203 Arabic for Academic Purposes ARA 301 Arabic Linguistics ARA 302 Qurʾan & Exegeses ARA 401 Modern Standard Arabic through Islamic Thought ARA 402 Semantics & Pragmatics ARA 403 Translation of Islamic Texts

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NOTE: Courses with (*) are mandatory for the the specializations, others can be used as electives.

This program map is for illustration purposes and may slightly change from year to year depending on enrolment and courses offered.

A PLACE FOR EVERYONE Flexibility & versatility are the two principles guiding our program delivery options to our students.

THE PROGRAM IS OFFERED IN TWO MODALITIES It is important to note that while the curriculum and learning objectives of the two modalities are the

IMAMS & SPIRITUAL SUPPORT

same, course delivery differs. Students cannot be ON-CAMPUS

enrolled in courses of different modalities.

NON-PROFIT & CHARITABLE SECTOR

If a student wishes to change the modality of their program, they must withdraw and re-apply to the ONLINE

Completing this Islamic Studies program provides students with the creative and critical thinking skills required to pursue careers in one or more of the following areas:

program in the desired modality.

BANKS & FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS YOUTH & COMMUNITY WORK CHAPLAINCY COMMUNICATIONS EDUCATION ART & MEDIA PUBLIC SECTOR JOURNALISM

HOW IS THE ONLINE MODALITY DIFFERENT FROM ON-CAMPUS?

LAW

Students are not required to come to campus. All course work is completed

MARKETING

online, either through asynchronous or synchronous online sessions.

PUBLIC RELATIONS

When synchronous sessions are required in a course, students are advised of dates and times at the start of the term and must plan to attend.

The online curriculum is presented to students with a pre-defined schedule of when modules, activities, and assessments must be completed to stay on track in the course. Students manage their coursework hours within this

WEALTH MANAGEMENT ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION & PRESERVATION

pre-defined time frame.

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