The 10th Intensive Course in Shia Studies (August 14-16) is open to scholars, professors, and students from various academic backgrounds, who are interested in expanding their understanding of Islam and Shiism.
Organized by the Office of International and Academic Affairs in cooperation with Mufid Academic Seminary at Washington D.C., the online intensive course in Shi’a Studies endeavors to enhance scholarly attention to Shi’a Islam and offer an original and insightful understanding of its history, doctrines, and practices.
The Shia online course gives you the chance to develop your knowledge, and study unique and interesting subjects focusing on Shiism and Islam. The course provides 10 sessions of specialized lectures by experts of the field (every session takes up an hour and half including lecture and Q & A part).
This program is accredited by the University of Religions and Denominations. Lectures presented in English, and a special certificate will be awarded to each participant upon successful completion and meeting program requirements.
* For more information about the course and its instructors please refer to the respective pages or click here.
Program at a Glance
Day |
Topics |
Instructors |
London Time |
Washington Time |
Tehran Time |
Friday
14 August 2020 |
Sources of Shia Thought |
Dr. Rasoul Naghavi |
13 – 14:15 |
8 – 9:15 |
16:30 – 17:45 |
Shiite History |
Dr. Hamidreza Shariatmadari |
14:30 – 15:45 |
9:30 – 10:45 |
18 – 19:15 |
|
Religious Authority and Hawza |
Dr. Morteza Rezazadeh |
16:45 – 18 |
11:45 – 13 |
20:15 – 21:30 |
|
The Doctrine of God |
Dr. Hamed Fayazi |
18:15 – 19:30 |
13:15 – 14:30 |
21:45 – 23 |
|
Saturday
15 August 2020 |
Imamate |
Dr. Hamed Fayazi |
13 – 14:15 |
8 – 9:15 |
16:30 – 17:45 |
Women in Shiism |
Dr. Fatima Tofighi |
14:30 – 15:45 |
9:30 – 10:45 |
18 – 19:15 |
|
Rationality |
Dr. Mohammad Ali Shomali |
16:45 – 18 |
11:45 – 13 |
20:15 – 21:30 |
|
Rituals |
Dr. Yahya Jahangiri |
18:15 – 19:30 |
13:15 – 14:30 |
21:45 – 23 |
|
Sunday
16 August 2020 |
Coexistence of Religions |
Dr. Rasoul Naghavi |
13 – 14:15 |
8 – 9:15 |
16:30 – 17:45 |
Spirituality |
Dr. Mahnaz Heydarpour |
14:30 – 15:45 |
9:30 – 10:45 |
18 – 19:15 |
|
The Doctrine of Mahdawiyya |
Sheikh Mahdi Rastifar |
16:45 – 18 |
11:45 – 13 |
20:15 – 21:30 |
*This program may be subject to some changes
* In order to apply please refer to the respective pages or click here to access the application form.