MCM-609: Conflict Transformation
COURSE DESCRIPTION “Conflict Transformation” is an advanced university course that goes beyond traditional conflict resolution methods to explore innovative and sustainable approaches to addressing conflicts at various levels. This course equips students with the knowledge and skills needed to understand the complexities of conflicts, analyze their root causes, and facilitate constructive change processes. Students will […]
IFB-01: Introduction to Banking, International Banking and Finance
This course covers the current global financial system from a variety of angles, and keeping in the mind the angle of interest of Islamic Finance and Banking students. This course uses atypical material to emphasize the concept of debt as the source of synthetic currency. Credit value: 3 (US standard) | 6 (ECTS standard) Indicative […]
ISL-700: Studies in Modern Islamic Radicalization
This course covers the phenomenon of radicalization and violent extremism among Muslim youth with a focus on Western countries (UK, EU, US). Understanding, recognizing and preventing such radicalization is at the core of this graduate program. Credit value: 3 (US standard) | 6 (ECTS standard) Indicative duration (full time): 4-6 weeks Indicative duration (part-time): 5-8 […]
EDU-QA: Quality Assurance in ODL and Higher Education
This course discusses the important issue of accreditation and quality assurance in online, open and higher education. We will review US, UK and other international standards. Credit value: 3 (US standard) | 6 (ECTS standard) Indicative duration (full time): 4-6 weeks Indicative duration (part-time): 5-8 week Certificate: Yes This course is based on standard EUCLID […]
EDU-LMS: Learning Management Systems
This course provides an introduction to a selection of LMS platforms, among the more than currently 50 available. Our selection includes: Moodle BlackBoard LearnDash Coursera / EdX NeoLMS Credit value: 3 (US standard) | 6 (ECTS standard) Indicative duration (full time): 4-6 weeks Indicative duration (part-time): 5-8 week Certificate: Yes This course is based on […]
CTH-512: Thomas Aquinas & Scholasticism
This course covers the broad topic of the use of technology for enhanced learning, with a focus on what is know as K-12 or elementary, secondary and high school education. Credit value: 3 (US standard) | 6 (ECTS standard) Indicative duration (full time): 4-6 weeks Indicative duration (part-time): 5-8 week Certificate: Yes This course is based […]
THE-483: Early Christian Doctrines
This course offers a review of early Christian topics, with an attempt to offer a balanced perspective and acknowledge both uniformity and diversity during the first centuries of Christianity. Topics include: Debates and controversies in Early Christianity. Themes and doctrine in major early church figures Hebrew/Jewish Christianity as contrasted with Latin, Greek and otherwise post […]
EDU-TECH: Learning Through Technology (Primary and Secondary Education)
This course covers the broad topic of the use of technology for enhanced learning, with a focus on what is know as K-12 or elementary, secondary and high school education. Credit value: 3 (US standard) | 6 (ECTS standard) Indicative duration (full time): 4-6 weeks Indicative duration (part-time): 5-8 week Certificate: Yes This course is based […]
EDU-ELT: E-learning tools
This course provides an overview and basic training on the most commonly used e-learning software tools such as Captivate, Articulate, and iSpring. The student will be expected to understand the features and to achieve the necessary level of mastery to develop a basic course. Credit value: 3 (US standard) | 6 (ECTS standard) Indicative duration […]
EDU-CDEV: Curriculum Development in ODL
This course covers the methodology, skills, and techniques necessary for developing effective eLearning solutions. Its goal is to provide the foundation for instructional development. In this course, students will: Explore current theories, principles, methodologies, and techniques of online learning Create interactive eLearning solutions that meet your learners’ needs Gain strong knowledge and skills to design […]
