Contextual Knowledge

• Develop broad understanding of core knowledge in the natural, physical and social sciences, mathematics, humanities, history, and languages.
• Demonstrate foundational and critical knowledge of Islam
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the diverse schools of thought in the Islamic tradition and their sources.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of Islamic history and the historical context of some important debates prevalent in Islamic thought
• Develop general knowledge of other faith traditions and world-views
• Show appreciation of Islamic art at a novice level

Skills

• Display creative and critical thinking skills:
  • analyzing issues in the historical and contemporary Islamic world, especially in the United States
  • formulating relevant questions and responding to those questions in a substantive way using evidence.
• Develop the ability to communicate clearly and persuasively in various modes (aural and written) for various purposes and audiences.
• Show basic quantitative and information technology Literacy
• Develop the ability to continue life-long learning independently and collaboratively.

Personal and Social Development

• Develop skills for dialogical and constructive engagement with diversity, both inter- and intra-religious
• Develop the skills to engage effectively in the global and local civic settings
• Develop a sense of social responsibility and ethics in personal and professional life
• Demonstrate appreciation of Islamic ethical values and their application

Application of Knowledge

• Demonstrate application of knowledge, skills, and responsibilities to new settings and complex problems.