The International Intensive Academic Course on Islamic Philosophy

Call for Applications
Date: January 2-15, 2025
Venue: Online
Organizer: Hikmat International Institute
Registration Deadline: December 10, 2024

The International Intensive Academic Course on Islamic Philosophy by Hikmat International Institute will cover the meaning and concept of philosophy in Islam as well as main topics and the current situation of Islamic Philosophy.

The International Intensive Academic Course on Islamic Philosophy is a university-level course and is designed mainly for students and academics who wish to enhance their understanding of Islamic Philosophy. This is a comprehensive course you can find online about Islamic Philosophy and there will be 10 sessions to cover some of different aspects of this important faith tradition. Instructors are among the best academics in these fields. Each session will be 90 minutes to 2 hours based on the plan of the instructor to be made up of activities and delivery as they see fit.

Islamic philosophy is basically thinking about the world through the lens of Islam. It combines Islamic teachings with ideas from ancient Greek thinkers, especially Aristotle and Plato. They explored questions like God’s existence, creation, and the role of reason in faith. It flourished during the Islamic Golden Age, around 9th-12th centuries CE. It’s not just religious thought, but uses reason to explore the world alongside faith. Thinkers like al-Farabi and Ibn Sina played a big role, drawing on Greek ideas like logic and metaphysics. There was debate – some argued reason could prove God’s existence, others saw faith as primary. Islamic philosophy influenced Western thought through translations to Latin, impacting figures like Aquinas.

Target group

Professors, researchers and university students in the field of religious studies, Islamic studies, philosophy, history of philosophy, Islamic Philosophy, regional studies and anyone else who is interested in the topic with a good command of English!

Schedule:

• January 2 | The Golden Age of Islamic Philosophy: A Historical Journey
  Dr. Oliver Leaman
  Professor of Islamic philosophy, University of Kentucky, USA
• January 3 | Comparative Analysis of Islamic and Western Philosophical Traditions
  Dr. Muhammad Legenhausen
  Professor of Philosophy, Imam Khomeini Education and Research Institute
• January 4 | Introduction to Avicenna’s Philosophical Works
  Dr. Peter Adamson
  Professor of late ancient philosophy and Arabic philosophy, Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich
• January 6 | Illuminating the Soul and Mind
  Dr. Olga L. Lizzini
  Aix-Marseille University, Department of Middle Eastern Studies and University of Geneva, Philosophy
• January 7 | Harmony of Faith and Reason
  Dr. Frank Griffel
  Professor for the Study of Abrahamic Religions and Fellow at Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford
• January 8 | Being and Nothingness in Islamic Thought
  Dr. Saiyad Nizamuddin Ahmad
  Professor of Shia Islam Studies, Florida International University, Department of Religious Studies
• January 9 | The Wisdom of Light: Suhrawardi’s Illuminationism
  Dr. Jari Kaukua
  University of Jyväskylä, Department of Social Sciences and Philosophy
• January 10 | Islamic Epistemology: Sources of Knowledge
  Dr. Feriel Bouhafa
  Julius-Maximilians – Universität Würzburg, Islamic Studies, Faculty Member
• January 11 | The Concept of Free Will in Islamic Philosophy
  Dr. Hasan Spiker
  A comparative scholar of Islamic, Greek, and modern thought, the University of Cambridge
• January 13 | Mullā Ṣadrā: Life, Works and teachings
  Dr. Seyyed Hossein Nasr
  Philosopher, theologian and Islamic scholar, Professor of Islamic studies at George Washington University
• January 14 | Unity in Diversity: Pluralism in Islamic Philosophical Thought
  Dr. Muhammad U. Faruque
  Associate Professor and a Taft Center Fellow, the University of Cincinnati
• January 15 | The Current Situation of Islamic Philosophy
  H.I. Sayed Ali Musawi Jazayeri
  Professor of Islamic philosophy at seminary of Hawza

Sessions Time

• New York (EST): 11:30 am
• London (GMT): 4:30 pm
• Los Angeles (PST): 8:30 am
• Sydney: 1:00 am
• Tehran: 8:00 pm

Costs

• Course Fee: 500 Euro
• The course has 50% discount: 249 Euro*
  * 50% discount for Earlybird registration

Scholarship

Hikmat International Institute is thrilled to offer scholarships to aspiring students, empowering them to enroll in their Islamic philosophy course. The Institute is committed to expanding access and fostering a diverse community of learners. Therefore, it invites applications from passionate individuals who wish to deepen their understanding of Islamic philosophy. To ensure equal opportunities for all, it will be granting scholarships to up to three exceptional individuals. These scholarships will be awarded based on a comprehensive evaluation of applicants’ qualifications and resumes. If you are selected, you will have the incredible opportunity to participate in this course completely free of charge.

To apply for this scholarship, simply fill out the form HERE. The Institute’s dedicated team will review your application promptly and get back to you within five days of receiving your application.

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