Wednesday, June 10, 2009

History of Muslim Societies class at Jamaica Muslim Center (NYC)

A thematic inquiry into Islamic History organized over five sessions:

A. On Historiography- What is Islamic History?

B. View from the Center - Caliphs & Sultans

C. Visions of Islam - Faqih or Faqir?

D. View from the Edge - Conversion & Islamization

E. Colonial Modernity - Revival & Reform

F. Edge of the Future - Islam in America

As a seminar it will be driven by weekly readings and class discussions. The classes will be held at Jamaica Muslim Cent
er [Masjdid al-Mamoor, 85-37 168TH Street. Jamaica, NY 11432] on Saturdays: June 27th, July 11th, 18th, 25th, and Aug 1st from 5:45pm to 8:00pm.

The Class is FREE but you must REGISTER at ISLAMTRIUMPHANT@GMAIL.COM to reserve a seat. Please provide us with your 1) Name, 2) Email address 3) Background in the subject, and 4) Expectations of the Seminar to help us organize and give you access to course syllabus, materials and updates. Last day to register online is June 20th 2009.

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1 comment:

  1. Very good there is a newly Muslim community center working in Hamden USA. Motto to education Muslim children in an islamic way.

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