IKI Academy is an online educational platform that offers postgraduate courses in Islamic studies from an integrated and interdisciplinary perspective. The mission of the project is to promote the development of human knowledge, dignity, and respect in modern society.

In addition to the main program of Postgraduate Certificate in Islamic Thought and Knowledge Integration, IKI Academy also offers the possibility to attend individual courses that are designed to enhance the Islamic thought in relation to contemporary issues and challenges. These courses are open to anyone who is interested in learning more about Islam and its relevance to the contemporary world.

The individual courses consist of three online synchronous sessions or lectures of 2 hours each, delivered by qualified and experienced instructors. The courses cover various topics and phenomena from an integrated interdisciplinary perspective. Number of courses and modules may increase depending on demand.

Instructor: Prof. Dr. Elmira Akhmetova

This individual course familiarises students with the Qur’anic concept of history that laid the foundations and orientation of Muslim historiography, the formation of history as a branch of religious studies, the early schools of Muslim historiography (Madinan, Yemeni, and Iraqi schools) and their unique methodologies of data collection and interpretation, the features of Muslim historiography and types of historical writings such as tarajim, tabaqat and rihlah. It particularly underlines that Islam is a history-conscious religion that facilitates an exceptional interest among Muslims to study their past to improve their present.

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Instructor: Hryhorii Mavrov

This course examines the role of Islam in world politics and international relations. The program fosters a deep understanding of the relationship between Muslims and their neighbors from a historical perspective as well as in the present. The course will introduce students to important topics such as the Islamic view of human rights, just war theory, and the concept of the state and political interaction. The course takes an interdisciplinary approach and integration of knowledge, moving beyond Eurocentrism to foster a holistic view of and critical reflection on the vast Islamic intellectual heritage. The skills acquired at the end of the course allow for an analytical understanding of the interrelationships between Islam, its history and contemporary global processes.

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