iSyllabus : Course Outline
Living faith through Contemporary Islamic Learning
The isyllabus represents’ a unique and groundbreaking program specifically catering for the contemporary knowledge needs of Muslims living in the West. Designed in close collaboration with existent knowledge providers in Scotland, it is structured to provide potential applicants from a wide array of backgrounds be they university students, Muslim service providers, mosque teachers, professionals as well as lay individuals, a clear presentation of the essentials of the Islamic faith. Central to this is providing a deeper understanding of the spiritual and ethical characteristics of Islamic teachings.
Unique Components of iSyllabus
Far from being merely a course on the five pillars of Islam, the i syllabus provides a unique insight into Islamic teaching in a way tailored to meet the needs of organizations and individuals in the West. Through the development of two major themes as essential elements of the total teaching experience of the syllabus, it seeks to promote a balanced understanding of faith and practice.
1. The exploration of the spiritual and ethical significance of outward acts of worship and devotion through “re-connecting to the spirit”, seeking to give life and meaning to the lived reality that is Islam.
2. A search for a balanced understanding of Islamic text and sources through the innovative “Islamic text in contexts” motif. This seeks to demonstrate the complexity as well as the multi disciplinary skill with which the primary sources of Islamic teaching have been engaged with by scholars in deriving authoritative religious positions.
The iSyllabus and Modular Learning
Distilled from the most authentic classical Islamic sources, The i syllabus offers students the unique opportunity to move towards living their faith through Worship, Belief and Self-reflection, while at the same time developing a clear and balanced understanding of the sacred sources of Islamic learning as they relate to contemporary life.
The iSyllabus is formatted in a manageable, student friendly and accessible modular system with a high-quality computer-aided delivery system , using the latest learning techniques to aid successful study. Central to the philosophy of the i syllabus is the belief in an open Islamic learning environment, were students are able to interact and develop their religious understanding.