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.

Course Name: Islamophobia, Anti-Muslim Racism, and Gender

Lecturer: Linda Hyökki

Resume: Dr Linda Hyökki has a Ph.D. in Civilisation Studies/Sociology (2023) with an award-winning thesis on anti-Muslim racism and Finnish Muslim converts from the Ibn Haldun University in Istanbul. In addition to her commitment to advancing the fight against anti-Muslim racism within local public policy, she does freelance consulting on various national and transnational projects and publishes academic and policy articles on the topics of anti-Muslim racism, racialisation, hate speech, gendered Islamophobia, anti-discrimination, and Muslim identity in Europe.

Course Information:

Synopsis: This course explores contemporary manifestations of Islamophobia and anti-Muslim racism through the lenses of race, gender, secularism, and decoloniality. Drawing on foundational and recent scholarship, students will critically examine the evolution of both Islamophobia and anti-Muslim racism as concepts from early 20th-century Europe to current global contexts. The course is organised around three central themes: Theory; Race, Whiteness and National Contexts; Gendered Dimensions. Throughout the course, students will learn to apply critical race theory, decolonial thought, and intersectional analysis to challenge dominant narratives about Muslims and Islam in Europe. The course emphasizes developing academic skills of critical reading, interdisciplinary engagement, and reflexive discussion.

Schedule:
11 October — 08:00–10:00 (Mecca, Istanbul, and Moscow time)
18 October — 08:00–10:00 (Mecca, Istanbul, and Moscow time)
19 October — 08:00–10:00 (Mecca, Istanbul, and Moscow time)