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Center for Islam in the Contemporary World

AT SHENANDOAH  UNIVERSITY
Promoting a better understanding of Islam and Muslims in contemporary contexts
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About the Center

The Center for Islam in the Contemporary World (CICW) at Shenandoah University is an academic center engaged in research, teaching, training, and outreach on issues related to Islam and Muslims in contemporary contexts. CICW utilizes interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary approaches from diverse academic specializations. It is involved in education and outreach, connecting Shenandoah University to local, national, and global Muslim communities. CICW is a non-profit, 501(c)(3), tax-exempt private foundation. 
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Why CICW?

There is an ever-increasing need to understand the global interconnectedness of the world we share. As the second-largest religion in the world, Islam and Muslims occupy an important place in the global landscape of religions, cultures, and societies. CICW contributes to Shenandoah University by connecting Shenandoah University’s global orientation to the rich tapestry of contemporary Muslim cultures and societies.

What we do?

  • Provide a forum for teaching, learning, and critical engagement with Islam and Muslim societies in contemporary contexts
  • Pursue scholarly and intercultural activities that highlight Islam and its relationship with other world religions
  • Develop research and training in faith-based and faith-inclusive pedagogies for schools and colleges
  • Teach cultural skills, competencies, and literacy necessary for the understanding of Islam and Muslims in contemporary world
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Our relationship with Shenandoah University

The Center for Islam in the Contemporary World (CICW) has signed an affiliation agreement with Shenandoah University. The Center acquired use of Shenandoah University's offices, classrooms, and library, while providing its expertise on Islam in the contemporary world, and supporting curriculum, student, and faculty development at Shenandoah University. To learn more about Shenandoah University, please visit its page here.

Contact us

Address: 44160 Scholar Plaza Suite 100
Leesburg, Virginia 20176

Phone number: 540-545-7219
E-mail: cicw@su.edu
Shenandoah University web: bit.ly/2S7gWHO

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  • Home
  • About CICW
    • About the Center
    • Mission and Vision
    • Team
    • President
    • Trustees >
      • About
      • Trustees in the News
    • Annual Reports
  • Activities
    • Research >
      • About
      • Fellows
      • Covid Survey
      • Research Notes >
        • Da'wa Thought and Practice
        • Islamic Learning in Senegal
      • Islam on the Edges >
        • Maydan Collaboration
      • Al Tafsir al Maqasidi
      • Hajj Virtual Reality
    • Research Grants >
      • About
      • 2019 Grant Recipients
      • 2020 Grant Recipients
      • 2022 Grant Recipients
    • Teaching >
      • About
      • Teacher Training >
        • Prophetic Pedagogy >
          • School Registration
      • Imam Training
      • 9-11 Teaching
    • Outreach
    • Scholarships >
      • About
      • Imam Scholarship >
        • 2020 IGSF Recipients
        • 2021 IGSF Recipients
        • 2022 IGSF Recipients
    • Winter Student Institute >
      • About
      • 2023 WSI >
        • 2023 Schedule
    • Graduate Student Institute >
      • About
      • 2021 GSI >
        • 2021 Schedule
      • 2022 GSI >
        • 2022 Schedule
      • GSI Alumni Spotlight
    • Book Talks
    • Publications >
      • About
      • Taha Book
      • Heavenly Returns
      • Five Pillars
      • Muslim Resolutions
      • AHAS-Book
      • Al-Faruqi Book
  • Events
    • Lectures
    • News
  • CICW Blog
    • Survey of Muslim Students and Covid 19