Level 2

Islamic Studies & Civilization II:
Consolidation & Global Civilization 

Dates

May 3rd - July 5th  2025

Class 

2 hour class

Course Duration

8 Weeks

Delivery Method 

In-Person
Online

When

Wednesdays

Frequency

Once a week

Fee

$199

Prerequisite

Level 1: Islamic Studies & Civilization I: Prophetic Perfume & Light 

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This course will cover the beginning of the Umayyad period until the death of Imam al-Ghazali. This is often referred to as the Golden Age of Islam. It is the rich and active period during which the Islamic Sciences developed, and Islamic Civilization took its global and cosmopolitan form advancing all fields of knowledge (sciences, art/architecture, literature, inventions, governance, economics, culture, etc.). 

The eight weeks will cover:1.	The development of Quranic Studies2.	The emergence of Hadith Studies & Hadith Collections3.	The development of Islamic Schools of Law (Hanafi, Maliki, Shafi‘i, & Hanbali) 4.	The rise of Islamic schools of creed (Aqida & Kalam) 

We will then look at how each one of the Islamic Sciences developed and matured giving rise to their own methodologies (usul), major figures, and key texts. 
We will also look at: 5.	Several dynasties (Umayyads through the Abbasids to the Seljuks)6.	Political turbulence and stability7.	Economic institutions8.	Geographical expansion of Islam 9.	The flourishing of intellectual culture and literary traditions (Translation period & Arabic/Persian poetry)10.	Scientific discoveries and luminaries 11.	The development of Islamic art & architecture12.	Muslim travellers13.	Cross-cultural encounters 

We will end the journey with the great Ghazalian Synthesis by looking at Imam Ghazali’s great contributions to both Islamic religion & civilization. 

Note: Courses are offered in two delivery methods: 'In Person' or 'Hybrid.' Detailed information about each option is available on the Courses page of this site. 