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Sufism: The “Heartbeat” and Soul of Islam?

Mon, 11/08/2010 - 14:57 — maktabaadmin

Michael McKale, professor of philosophical and religious studies, Saint Francis University

Objectives:

As a result of this lesson, students will be able to:

• outline the fundamental beliefs of Sufism
• evaluate the role of Sufism within Egypt

See attached pdf file for full curriculum.

Contributed Material: 
application/pdf iconSufismTheHeartbeatandSoulofIslam.pdf

The Qur’an and Islamic Art (Curriculum)

Mon, 11/08/2010 - 14:54 — maktabaadmin

Fran Leap, associate professor of humanities, Seton Hill University

As a result of this lesson, students will be able to:

• explain how the Qur’anic prohibition of idolatry affects Islamic art.
• define basic terms - Qur’an, tawhid, shirk, idolatry, Arabic, calligraphy,
calligram
• use the calligram form to express an idea or image for themselves

Contributed Material: 
application/pdf iconTheQuranandIslamicArt.pdf

Building a Better World : Exploring Architecture as a Window into the Past

Thu, 10/14/2010 - 16:39 — maktabaadmin

Rational: Since the earliest human civilizations, people and nations have challenged their technical ability and resources to build imposing structures perceived to have a critical function in supporting the public good. This is most evident in the five thousand years of architectural history standing in Egypt today. In this activity, students will research an example of architecture from various points in Egyptian history and produce a descriptive, narrative or persuasive writing reflecting their understanding of their assigned edifice.
Grade Level: 9-12

Contributed Material: 
application/pdf iconWerkmeisterCurriculum.pdf

Contemporary Egypt, Shaped by the Past

Sun, 11/07/2010 - 16:41 — maktabaadmin
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http://www.ucis.pitt.edu/global/contemporaryEgypt.html

In summer 2007, a group of Western Pennsylvania educators toured Egypt to study that country's unique intersections of East and West. Based on their experiences and professional expertise, this free workshop series has been designed to help teachers incorporate age-appropriate and culturally sensitive content into existing school curricula.

Discover Islamic Art

Sun, 11/07/2010 - 15:52 — maktabaadmin
http://www.discoverislamicart.org/

At the invitation of the Museum With No Frontiers, 14 countries from around the Mediterranean and the European Union have agreed to collaborate on producing a virtual museum on the Internet that explores Islamic art and material culture in the Mediterranean region. Drawing on the participation of 42 museums, this Web site has images of 1,235 paintings, art objects and manuscripts that you can download, print, or paste for free.

Conference Alert: Islamic Studies Conferences Worldwide

Fri, 11/05/2010 - 14:21 — maktabaadmin
http://www.conferencealerts.com/topic-listing?topic=Islamic%20Studies

This Web host compiles a list of upcoming conferences all over the globe pertaining to Islam, including such focus areas as banking, finance, entrepreneurship, multiculturalism and pluralism, philosophy, globalization, Malaysia, Japan, change and stability, politics, comparitive worldviews, the Gulen movement, technology, and the performing arts. To view the always diverse and constantly updated listing, go to www.conferencealerts.com/islam.htm.

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