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♦ Programs
The Howza offers five
different programs:
1.
Full-time
Program
2.
Part-time
Program
3.
Summer
Program
4.
Summer
Plus Program
5.
Continuing Education Program (CEP)
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Full-Time Program |
♦
Introduction
The Howza has an intensive four year program
for men and women. Upon completion of the courses, the student will earn the
equivalent of a B.A. degree in the Arabic Language and Islamic Studies. During
the first two years there is a heavy emphasis on developing a familiarity with
the Arabic Language, its grammar and the proper recitation of the Holy Qur`an.
A strong foundation in the Arabic Language is essential because the Holy
Qur`an, the Hadith, and the primary sources of Islamic teachings are found in
the Arabic Language.
The Howza welcomes those who are interested in
having intensive Islamic Studies, regardless their language, race, gender,
nationality, and background.
♦ Requirements
Applicants for the
full-time program should possess the following requirements:
·
At least a Diploma
degree (or an official equivalent)
·
Between the ages of 16
and 25
·
Successfully completed
the Howza summer program
·
Submit all required
documents
·
Two letters of
recommendation
·
Full-financial support
The applicant must be able to prove that he or
she can support himself or herself for the full duration of the program. There
are a limited number of small grants available for deserving students to help
towards his/her personal expenditures.
♦ Academic Curriculum
The Howza provides curriculum designed to
clarify the vision of Islam, revitalize its traditions of learning, and
prepare future generations of Muslims to understand, interact with, and
contribute creatively to Muslim culture and civilization in North America and
throughout the world.
First Year:
|
#
|
Courses |
Credit |
Hours |
|
1
|
Quranic Sciences,
Qara`ah, Tajwid |
4 |
60 |
|
2
|
Arabic Grammar, SARF
|
8 |
120 |
|
3
|
Arabic Grammar, NAHW
(I) |
5 |
80 |
|
4
|
Arabic Conversation
(I) |
3 |
40 |
|
5
|
Islamic Ethics, Akhlaq
and Adaab (I) |
5 |
80 |
|
6
|
Islamic Theology,
Kalam (I) |
8 |
120 |
|
7
|
Fiqh and Shari`ah (I) |
5 |
80 |
|
8
|
Hadith and Sirah (I) |
4 |
60 |
|
9
|
Islamic History and
Civilization (I) |
4 |
60 |
|
TOTAL
|
44 |
700 |
Second Year:
|
#
|
Courses |
Credit |
Hours |
|
1
|
Quranic Sciences,
Tafsir (I) |
4 |
60 |
|
2
|
Arabic Grammar, NAHW
(II) |
8 |
120 |
|
3
|
Arabic Literature (I) |
3 |
40 |
|
4
|
Arabic Conversation
(II) |
5 |
80 |
|
5
|
Islamic Ethics, Akhlaq
and Adaab (II) |
5 |
80 |
|
6
|
Islamic Theology,
Kalam (II) |
7 |
100 |
|
7
|
Fiqh and Shari`ah (II) |
5 |
80 |
|
8
|
Classical Logic (I) |
5 |
80 |
|
9
|
Islamic History and
Civilization (II) |
4 |
60 |
|
TOTAL
|
46 |
700 |
Third Year:
|
#
|
Courses |
Credit |
Hours |
|
1
|
Quranic Sciences,
Tafsir (II) |
4 |
60 |
|
2
|
Arabic Grammar, NAHW
(III) |
5 |
80 |
|
3
|
Arabic Literature
(II) |
4 |
60 |
|
4
|
Arabic Conversation
(III) |
5 |
80 |
|
5
|
Islamic Ethics,
Akhlaq and Adaab (III) |
5 |
80 |
|
6
|
Islamic Theology,
Kalam (III) |
5 |
80 |
|
7
|
Fiqh and Shari`ah
(III) |
5 |
80 |
|
8
|
Farsi Language (I) |
3 |
40 |
|
9
|
Hadith and Sirah (II) |
2 |
20 |
|
10
|
Classic Logic (II) |
5 |
80 |
|
11
|
Islamic History and
Civilization (I) |
3 |
40 |
|
TOTAL
|
46 |
700 |
Fourth Year:
|
#
|
Courses |
Credit |
Hours |
|
1
|
Quranic Sciences,
Tafsir (III) |
5 |
80 |
|
2
|
Usul Fiqh (I) |
8 |
120 |
|
3
|
Fiqh (IV) |
8 |
120 |
|
4
|
Islamic Philosophy
(I) |
3 |
40 |
|
5
|
Islamic Ethics,
Philosophy of Ethics |
5 |
80 |
|
6
|
Kalam, History of
Religions |
4 |
60 |
|
7
|
Modern Arabic
Literature |
4 |
60 |
|
8
|
Farsi Language and
Literature (II) |
4 |
60 |
|
9
|
Methodology and
Writing Project |
2 |
20 |
|
10
|
Hadith and Sirah
(III) |
3 |
40 |
|
11
|
Methods of Tabligh
and Community Leadership |
2 |
20 |
|
TOTAL
|
48 |
700 |
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Part-Time Program |
♦
Purpose
Through its part-time program, the Imam Mahdi
Seminary (HOWZA) develops opportunities for individuals to pursue advanced
work in scholarly Islamic Studies. In each semester, the Howza provides Muslim
candidates with intensive Islamic Studies. The mission of the program is to
prepare each participant with the orientation and requirement for obtaining
credit hours in Islamic Sciences and Teachings. The Howza welcomes those who
are interested in taking intensive Islamic Studies, regardless of language,
race, gender, nationality, and background.
♦
Courses
Arabic Grammar and Literature
Quranic Language and Sciences
Fiqh and Shariah
Islamic Theology (Kalam)
Classical Logic
Islamic Philosophy
Islamic Mysticism (`Irfan)
Akhlaq (Morality)
Islamic History
Farsi Language and Literature
Methodology
Leadership
♦
Curriculum:
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#
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Course Title |
Credit |
Hours |
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1
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Quranic Sciences,
Recitation (Qara`an) (I), (II) |
2 each level |
32 each level |
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2
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Tafsir (I), (II),
(III), (IV), (V) |
2 each level |
32 each level |
|
3
|
Arabic Grammar (I),
(II), (III), (IV), (V) |
2 each level |
32 each level |
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4
|
Arabic Literature and
Conversation (I), (II), (III) |
2 each level |
32 each level |
|
5
|
Akhlaq (Ethics),
Philosophy of Ethics and Sirah (I), (II) |
2 each level |
32 each level |
|
6
|
Fiqh and Shari`ah (I),
(II), (III) |
2 each level |
32 each level |
|
7
|
Islamic Theology (Kalam)
(I), (II), (III) |
2 each level |
32 each level |
|
8
|
Islamic History and
Civilization (I), (II) |
2 each level |
32 each level |
|
9
|
Classical Logic (I),
(II) |
2 each level |
32 each level |
|
10
|
Islamic Philosophy
(I), (II), (III) |
2 each level |
32 each level |
|
11
|
Islamic Mysticism, `Irfan (I), (II) |
2 each
level |
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