关于CICW
The Center for Islam in the Contemporary World (CICW) at Shenandoah University is an academic center engaged in research, 教学, 培训, and outreach on issues related to Islam and Muslims in contemporary contexts. CICW utilizes interdisciplinary and trans-disciplinary approaches from diverse academic specializations. It is involved in 教育 and outreach, connecting Shenandoah University to local, 国家, and 全球 Muslim communities. CICW is a non-profit, 501(c)(3), tax-exempt private foundation.
为什么CICW?
There is an ever increasing need to understand the 全球 interconnectedness of the world we share. As the second largest religion in the world, Islam occupies an important place in the 全球 landscape of religions, 文化, 和社会. CICW contributes to Shenandoah University by connecting SU’s 全球 orientation to the rich tapestry of contemporary Muslim 文化 和社会.
任务 & 愿景
任务
Engage in rigorous and innovative research, 教育, and outreach to advance a better understanding of Islam and Muslims in diverse, 全球, and contemporary contexts; facilitate collaborations between Shenandoah University and inter国家 universities; develop 培训 programs for teachers and religious leaders in multi-faith contexts; host seminars and lectures on theological and cultural challenges facing Muslims today.
愿景
A 全球ly-recognized center for research and 教育 leading to an enriched understanding of Islamic values and perspectives in a multi-faith world.
CICW研究
Research seminars and workshops
CICW brings together leading scholars to discuss and debate various issues of importance to contemporary Islamic thought and practice
奖学金
CICW offers research and post-doctoral fellowships to scholars at various stages in their career, to further research in contemporary Islam
研究经费
These grants are available to SU and non-SU faculty to conduct research in the areas of CICW’s academic interest
教学
Summer and winter student programs
Provide instruction by leading scholars in Islamic and interfaith studies
Teacher 培训 workshops
Equip Islamic school and K-12 social studies teachers with pedagogical tools to enrich their 教育al outcomes
Course and curriculum development for SU faculty
Help faculty develop new courses and enrich existing courses in the areas of contemporary Islam and interfaith studies
Offering courses on contemporary Islam at SU
Teach courses on contemporary Islam and interfaith engagement
外展
Global outreach and collaboration
Establish 教育al collaboration and faculty/student exchanges with universities around the world
Student recruitment and retention
Recruit students from Muslim societies and provide them a nurturing environment
系列讲座
Bring prominent scholars to speak on important issues in contemporary Islam
Faculty development workshops
Provide pedagogical skills for 教学 contemporary Islam
全球最大的博彩平台
艾尔Sinanović
Executive Director of the Center for Islam in the Contemporary World (CICW) at Shenandoah University
Center for Islam in the Contemporary World (CICW)
540-545-7219
cicw@westerlyspine.com
44160 Scholar Plaza Suite 100
Leesburg, Virginia 20176
