Islamic Studies Essentials Program (ISE)
Foundational Online Islamic Studies
Islamic Studies Essentials Program (ISE)
Understand Islam with Clarity in a Complex World
Young Muslims today face a world shaped by competing narratives of truth, morality, and meaning. The Islamic Studies Essentials (ISE) Program provides a structured academic foundation to help students understand Islam with confidence and clarity.
Rooted in the Qurʾān, Sunnah, and the Islamic intellectual tradition, the program equips students with the intellectual and spiritual tools to engage modern challenges. It cultivates clarity in belief, confidence in identity, and a thoughtful, critical approach to contemporary ideas.
Rooted in the Qurʾān, Sunnah, and the Islamic intellectual tradition, the program equips students with the intellectual and spiritual tools to engage modern challenges. It cultivates clarity in belief, confidence in identity, and a thoughtful, critical approach to contemporary ideas.
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PROGRAM DETAILS
Program Framework
Program Purpose
Clarify foundational Islamic beliefs
Strengthen faith through intellectual understanding
Address modern philosophical and cultural challenges
Develop critical thinking through Islamic epistemology
Equip students to discern truth from false narratives
Academic Background
Foundations of Faith
Understand the core tenets of Islam rooted in revelation and reason
Thinking Through Revelation
Develop critical thinking through an Islamic intellectual framework
Clarifying Misconceptions
Address common misunderstandings about Islam and modern thought
Living Prophetic Principles
Apply Prophetic guidance to ethical and practical life today
Spring 2026 Courses
Structured Learning for Academic and Personal Growth
Tuesdays, 6–7 PM (CT)
June 8 – July 17, 2026
ISE 101: Introduction to Islamic Theology
Overview: 10-week course introducing the foundations of Islamic belief, including ‘aqidah and kalam, with relevance to both historical and modern contexts.
Instructors
Mawlana Samir Ali
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Wednesdays, 7–8 PM (CT)
Jan 14 – Apr 29, 2026
ISE 102: Introduction to Islamic Law
Overview: 10-week course exploring the purpose, foundations, and application of Islamic knowledge, with focus on following the Qurʾān and Sunnah and developing excellence (ihsan) in worship.
Instructors
Dr. Firas Alkhateeb & Hafiz Ismaeel Ghouse
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Mondays, 6–7 PM (CT)
Jan 12 – Apr 27, 2026
ISE 104: Muslims and the Modern Condition
Overview: 10-week course examining modern intellectual and cultural challenges through an Islamic lens, including secularism, liberalism, gender, and philosophy.
Instructors
Dr. Mohammed Pervaiz
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High School Students
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Young Professionals
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Learning Experience
Interactive, Engaging, and Structured
Custom Course Load
Live instructor-led sessions
On-Campus & Online
Interactive discussions and breakout rooms
Commitment
Guided readings and academic engagement
Accessibility
Real-world application of Islamic thought
Learning Experience
A Transformative Learning Experience
Confidence in navigating modern ideas
Engaging and accessible teaching styles
Deeper connection to faith
Clarity in understanding الإسلام
Intellectual and spiritual growth
Begin with Purpose
Begin Your Journey of Understanding
Deepen your understanding of Islam’s essential principles and learn to think critically through revelation.
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