Workshop on Teaching Islam in the Contemporary World
Workshop on Teaching Islam in the Contemporary World
Center for Islam in the Contemporary World (CICW) at Shenandoah University
Loudoun Campus
Leesburg, VA
August 3 – 5, 2025
Conveners: Ermin Sinanovic and Younus Mirza (CICW)
Faculty Mentors: Aliyah Khan (University of Michigan) and SherAli Tareen (Franklin and Marshall Colleges)
About the workshop
This workshop is dedicated to teaching contemporary Islam. Applications are welcome from faculty at all stages of their career, coming from various disciplines and specialties in humanities and social sciences.
The workshop addresses pedagogical approaches and techniques in teaching various topics in contemporary Islam. These may include, but are not limited to, teaching scriptures, Islamic law, history, social and political issues, global Muslim literatures, theology, and gender.
Workshop faculty will present successful teaching strategies in their respective field and lead the discussion on topics related to teaching contemporary Islam. Participants will share their approaches to teaching and pedagogy, engage in creative syllabus development, and deliberate on teaching complex issues, such as Palestine or violence. Though the focus of the workshop will be on questions of pedagogy, the faculty mentors will also be available for conversation on matters of publishing, professional development, and navigating the academy as an Islamic Studies scholar in our turbulent times.
Applicant pre-requisites
We invite applications from faculty in a variety of humanities and social sciences, at any stage in their careers, including newly awarded PhDs.
Application deadline
June 27, 2025
Applications will be submitted via Community Force linked HERE.
Travel and accommodation
CICW will cover travel costs (up to $500) and provide a two-night stay at a local hotel. The participants must arrive on August 3, 2025, and may leave in the evening on August 5, 2025.
For questions, please contact the workshop conveners, Ermin Sinanovic ([email protected]) and/or Younus Mirza ([email protected]).
Center for Islam in the Contemporary World (CICW) at Shenandoah University
Loudoun Campus
Leesburg, VA
August 3 – 5, 2025
Conveners: Ermin Sinanovic and Younus Mirza (CICW)
Faculty Mentors: Aliyah Khan (University of Michigan) and SherAli Tareen (Franklin and Marshall Colleges)
About the workshop
This workshop is dedicated to teaching contemporary Islam. Applications are welcome from faculty at all stages of their career, coming from various disciplines and specialties in humanities and social sciences.
The workshop addresses pedagogical approaches and techniques in teaching various topics in contemporary Islam. These may include, but are not limited to, teaching scriptures, Islamic law, history, social and political issues, global Muslim literatures, theology, and gender.
Workshop faculty will present successful teaching strategies in their respective field and lead the discussion on topics related to teaching contemporary Islam. Participants will share their approaches to teaching and pedagogy, engage in creative syllabus development, and deliberate on teaching complex issues, such as Palestine or violence. Though the focus of the workshop will be on questions of pedagogy, the faculty mentors will also be available for conversation on matters of publishing, professional development, and navigating the academy as an Islamic Studies scholar in our turbulent times.
Applicant pre-requisites
- Must have attained a PhD
- Must primarily specialize in and teach Islam and/or Muslim societies
- Must come from North America
We invite applications from faculty in a variety of humanities and social sciences, at any stage in their careers, including newly awarded PhDs.
Application deadline
June 27, 2025
Applications will be submitted via Community Force linked HERE.
Travel and accommodation
CICW will cover travel costs (up to $500) and provide a two-night stay at a local hotel. The participants must arrive on August 3, 2025, and may leave in the evening on August 5, 2025.
For questions, please contact the workshop conveners, Ermin Sinanovic ([email protected]) and/or Younus Mirza ([email protected]).