Arabic & Islamic Studies
Preserving tradition through the study of Islamic sciences.
Dive deep into the rich and timeless language of the Quran with our Intermediate to Advanced Arabic course. Utilizing the critically acclaimed Fawakih curriculum, this course is designed for students who have a foundational understanding of Arabic and wish to advance their knowledge.
Course Overview
Year 1: Foundations of Arabic
You will learn the building blocks of understanding and translating Arabic through Grammar, Morphology, Reading, and Vocabulary Acquisition.
By the end of Year 1, you will be able to:
- Read Arabic text at a beginner-intermediate level
- Translate Arabic with the aid of a dictionary
- Understand basic Arabic syntax and vocabulary
Year 2: Arabic & Islamic Texts
You will build on your foundations of Grammar, Morphology, Reading, and Vocabulary Acquisition. You will apply your Arabic skills to Classical Islamic Texts in the various Islamic Sciences.
By the end of Year 2, you will be able to:
- Translate passages from The Quran and Sunnah at an intermediate level
- Analyze Classical Islamic Texts with confidence
- Enhance your Arabic vocabulary and comprehension
Year 3: Arabic & Revelation
You will study Arabic Rhetoric, gaining a unique perspective on the depth and sophistication of the language of the Quran.
Your studies will include:
- Tafsir of the Quran
- Hadith Commentary
- Other Islamic Sciences
By the end of Year 3, you will be able to:
- Read, translate, and understand Classical Arabic at an intermediate-advanced level
- Appreciate the rhetorical depth of the Quran