Intensive Academic Course on Islamic Philosophy
As part of its academic activities, Hikmat International Institute has offered an intensive course on Islamic Philosophy, which has covered the meaning and concept of philosophy in Islam, as well as its main topics and current developments.
This course was held online in January 2024.
About Course
The International Intensive Academic Course on Islamic Philosophy is an advanced university-level program tailored for students and academics seeking to deepen their knowledge of Islamic Philosophy. This comprehensive online course, produced in January 2024, consists of 12 engaging sessions, each delving into various key aspects of this rich intellectual tradition.
Taught by leading scholars in the field, each session ranges from 90 minutes to 2 hours, depending on the instructor’s approach, and combines insightful lectures with interactive educational activities to ensure a well-rounded learning experience.
Below, you will find the list of esteemed professors and the topics covered during the course.
About Islamic Philosophy
Islamic philosophy is basically thinking about the world through the lens of Islam. It combines Islamic teachings with ideas from ancient Greek thinkers, especially Aristotle and Plato. They explored questions like God’s existence, creation, and the role of reason in faith. It flourished during the Islamic Golden Age, around 9th-12th centuries CE. It’s not just religious thought, but uses reason to explore the world alongside faith. Thinkers like al-Farabi and Ibn Sina played a big role, drawing on Greek ideas like logic and metaphysics. There was debate – some argued reason could prove God’s existence, others saw faith as primary. Islamic philosophy influenced Western thought through translations to Latin, impacting figures like Aquinas.
We offer two registration options: you can either sign up for individual sessions at $39 each, or enroll in the entire course and enjoy a discounted rate. This allows you to access all sessions conveniently and save.
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Session Fee: 39 Euro
Titles and Lecturers
The Golden Age of Islamic Philosophy: A Historical Journey
Professor of Islamic philosophy, University of Kentucky, USA
Comparative Analysis of Islamic and Western Philosophical Traditions
Professor of Philosophy, Imam Khomeini Education and Research Institute, Iran
Introduction to Avicenna's Philosophical Works
Professor of late ancient philosophy and Arabic philosophy, Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, Germany
Illuminating the Soul and Mind
Aix-Marseille University, Department of Middle Eastern Studies and University of Geneva, Philosophy, Switzerland
Harmony of Faith and Reason
Professor and Chair of Philosophy at the University of Hawai’i at Manoa (UHM), USA
Being and Nothingness in Islamic Thought
Professor of Shia Islam Studies, Florida International University, Department of Religious Studies, USA
The Wisdom of Light: Suhrawardi's Illuminationism
University of Jyväskylä, Department of Social Sciences and Philosophy, Finland
Islamic Epistemology: Sources of Knowledge
Julius-Maximilians – Universität Würzburg, Islamic Studies, Faculty Member, Germany
The Concept of Free Will in Islamic Philosophy
A comparative scholar of Islamic, Greek, and modern thought, the University of Cambridge, England
The Current Situation of Islamic Philosophy
H.I. Sayed Ali Musawi Jazayeri
Professor of Islamic philosophy at Seminary of Hawza, Iran
Mullā Ṣadrā: Life, Works and teachings
Philosopher, theologian and Islamic scholar
Professor of Islamic studies at George Washington University, USA
Unity in Diversity: Pluralism in Islamic Philosophical Thought
Associate Professor and a Taft Center Fellow, the University of Cincinnati, USA
Don't miss this unique opportunity to learn from best scholars in the field.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the International Intensive Academic Course on Islamic Philosophy?
Who is the target audience for this course?
The course is aimed at professors, researchers, university students in religious studies, Islamic studies, philosophy, and anyone with a strong interest in the topic who has a good command of English.
When does the course take place?
The course will run from January 2 to January 15, 2025.
How long is each session?
Will the lectures be recorded and available for viewing after the live sessions?
Do I need to pay to register?
What is the cost of the course?
Is there any schilarship available?
How can I contact you if I have further questions?
You can email us at info@hikmat-ins.com.
Certificate of Completion
Titles, Lecturers and Dates
(Click on the names of the professors to see their profiles)
Kris Janssen
Aliya Azam
I really enjoyed the course. Having PowerPoints in most of the presentations was really useful too. I would like to see more work on irfan and examine the mystical aspects of Shi’i Islam too.
Grace Austin
Kameron Copeland
Thank you so much for the lectures! Also I greatly appreciate the Hikmat institute’s program! I’ve learned so much!
