خلاصه ماشینی:
Wheeler On March 6- 7, 1998 the incipient program in Comparative Islamic Studies at the University of Washington (UW) hosted an international workshop on the Integration of Islamic Studies into Liberal Arts Curricula.
In particular, participants discussed the background and development of Islamic studies in liberal arts curricula, the building of programs in Islamic studies, and some of the theories and methods involved in the teaching of Islamic studies.
Each session was designed to encourage wide-ranging discussion relating not only to pedagogical theories, but specifically to the sharing of actual experiences from teaching Islamic studies courses and administering Islamic studies programs.
" Professor Reinhart argued that Islamic studies has not been well-integrated into the more general context of the liberal arts, nor into the academic study of religion.
" Professor Kassam presented the workshop participants with some of her own strategies in integrating Islamic studies into the curriculum, emphasizing that she is the only full-time Islamist on the campus of the six Claremont Colleges.
Professor Lawrence based many of his points on the insights of Marshall Hodgson, underlining how Hodgson's presentation of development and diversity illustrates how Islamic civilization can be used to teach more general historical and cultural notions.
Brockopp, assistant professor of Islamic studies and chair of religion at Bard College, spoke on the "Political and Theological Aspects of Teaching Islam.
Martin, professor of Islamic studies and chair of religion at Emory University, spoke on "Understanding Islam through Comparative Theology.
Kassam, assistant professor of Islamic studies and South Asian religions at The Colorado College, spoke on "Linguistic, Interdisciplinary and Cultural Conundrums of Teaching Islam.