Curriculum Renewal for Islamic Education

<p>This book demonstrates why and how it is necessary to redesign Islamic Education curriculum in the K-12 sector globally. From Western public schools that integrate Muslim perspectives to be culturally responsive, to public and private schools in Muslim minority and majority contexts that teach Islamic studies as a core subject or teach from an Islamic perspective, the volume highlights the unique global and sociocultural contexts that support the disparate trajectories of Islamic Education curricula. </p><p>Divided into three distinct parts, the text discusses current Islamic education curricula and considers new areas for inclusion as part of a general renewal effort that includes developing curricula from an Islamic worldview, and the current aspirations of Islamic education globally. By providing insights on key concepts related to teaching Islam, case studies of curriculum achievements and pitfalls, and suggested processes and pillars for curriculum development, contributors present possibilities for researchers and educators to think about teaching Islam differently.</p><p>This text will benefit researchers, doctoral students, and academics in the fields of secondary education, Islamic education, and curriculum studies. Those interested in religious education as well as the sociology and theory of religion more broadly will also enjoy this volume. </p> <p><strong>Chapter 1: Introduction</strong> </p><p>Nadeem A. Memon and Mohamad Abdalla</p><p>Part 1: Islamic Studies Curriculum<i> </i></p><p>Chapter 2: Qur’an: Curriculum Realities and Ideals </p><p>Samir Mahmoud</p><p>Chapter 3: Fiqh (Practical Living): Curriculum Realities and Ideals </p><p>Mohamad Abdalla</p><p>Chapter 4: Aqida (Creed): Curriculum Realities and Ideals </p><p>Mohammed Rustom </p><p>Chapter 5: Seerah (Prophetic History): Curriculum Realities and Ideals </p><p>Naved Bakali</p><p>Chapter 6: Akhlaq (Character Education): Curriculum Realities and Ideals </p><p>Abdullah Trevathan<b> </b></p><p>Part 2: Islamic Worldview Shaping Curriculum</p><p>Chapter 7: Teaching Islamic History within a Global Paradigm and Integrated Curriculum </p><p>Susan L. Douglass</p><p>Chapter 8: Science Curriculum from an Islamic Worldview </p><p>Omar Qureshi </p><p>Chapter 9: A Strength-Based Approach to Religion and Spirituality for Muslim Learners in Health and Physical Education</p><p>Dylan Chown </p><p>Chapter 10: Approaching Music and Fine Arts from Faith-Centered Muslim Lenses </p><p><em>Frances M. Leap, Mohamad Abdalla, Samah Taki, and Danielle Jebara</em></p><p>Part 3: Islam Inspired Curriculum Renewal</p><p>Chapter 11: Considering Human Development in Islamic Education</p><p>Claire Alkouatli</p><p>Chapter 12: Devising an Islamic Approach to Learning and Teaching Through <i>Hadīth</i></p><p>Jibrīl – Reorienting Ourselves Towards Educating from Within an Islamic Worldview</p><p>Farah Ahmed</p><p>Chapter 13: Sitting, Debating, Memorising and Discipleship: Considering Historical Patterns of Islamic Pedagogy for Contemporary Islamic Studies</p><p>Mujadad Zaman</p><p>Chapter 14: Evaluating, Redeveloping, and Action Planning - Advice for Educators </p><p><i>Seema A. Imam</i></p><p>Chapter 15: Conclusion: Emerging Insights on Islamic Education Curriculum Renewal</p><p>Mariam Alhashmi</p>