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Center for Islam in the Contemporary World (CICW)

A globally-recognized center for research and education leading to an enriched understanding of Islamic values and perspectives in a multi-faith world.

About CICW

The Center for Islam in the Contemporary World (CICW) at Shenandoah University is an academic center engaged in research, teaching, training, and outreach on issues related to Islam and Muslims in contemporary contexts. CICW utilizes interdisciplinary and trans-disciplinary approaches from diverse academic specializations. It is involved in education and outreach, connecting Shenandoah University to local, national, and global Muslim communities. CICW is a non-profit, 501(c)(3), tax-exempt private foundation.

Why CICW?

There is an ever increasing need to understand the global interconnectedness of the world we share. As the second largest religion in the world, Islam occupies an important place in the global landscape of religions, cultures, and societies. CICW contributes to Shenandoah University by connecting SU’s global orientation to the rich tapestry of contemporary Muslim cultures and societies.

Mission & Vision

Mission

Engage in rigorous and innovative research, education, and outreach to advance a better understanding of Islam and Muslims in diverse, global, and contemporary contexts; facilitate collaborations between Shenandoah University and international universities; develop training programs for teachers and religious leaders in multi-faith contexts; host seminars and lectures on theological and cultural challenges facing Muslims today.

Vision

A globally-recognized center for research and education leading to an enriched understanding of Islamic values and perspectives in a multi-faith world.

CICW Research

Research seminars and workshops

CICW brings together leading scholars to discuss and debate various issues of importance to contemporary Islamic thought and practice​

Fellowships

CICW offers research and post-doctoral fellowships to scholars at various stages in their career, to further research in contemporary Islam​

Research grants

These grants are available to SU and non-SU faculty to conduct research in the areas of CICW’s academic interest​

Teaching

Summer and winter student programs

Provide instruction by leading scholars in Islamic and interfaith studies

Teacher training workshops

Equip Islamic school and K-12 social studies teachers with pedagogical tools to enrich their educational outcomes

Course and curriculum development for SU faculty

Help faculty develop new courses and enrich existing courses in the areas of contemporary Islam and interfaith studies

Offering courses on contemporary Islam at SU

Teach courses on contemporary Islam and interfaith engagement

Outreach

Global outreach and collaboration

Establish educational collaboration and faculty/student exchanges with universities around the world

Student recruitment and retention

Recruit students from Muslim societies and provide them a nurturing environment

Lecture series

Bring prominent scholars to speak on important issues in contemporary Islam

Faculty development workshops

Provide pedagogical skills for teaching contemporary Islam

Contact Us

Ermin Sinanović

Executive Director of the Center for Islam in the Contemporary World (CICW) at Shenandoah University

orc77@su.edu

Center for Islam in the Contemporary World (CICW)

540-545-7219
cicw@su.edu
44160 Scholar Plaza Suite 100
Leesburg, Virginia 20176

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