Continuing Education
The Continuing Education program at the Canadian Islamic College is designed to provide accessible learning opportunities for individuals seeking personal, professional, and spiritual development. These offerings are intended for learners who wish to continue their education without enrolling in the Academic Program.
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Continuing Education Courses
Study without enrolling full-time
Continuing Education includes short, flexible courses taught by CIC faculty, following the same curriculum standards as the Academic Program.
ARA 101 Arabic for Beginners
Beginner Modern Standard Arabic: alphabet, vocabulary, pronunciation, and grammar, with speaking/writing practice linked to Islamic studies.
IJC 101 Introduction to the Qur’an
An introductory course exploring the Qur’an’s core themes, historical context, and interpretive traditions, offering students foundational insight into Islamic belief, practice, and scholarship.
IJC 106 Introduction to Islamic Thought
A comprehensive exploration of Islamic theological, philosophical, and intellectual traditions across eras, connecting classical scholarship with modern debates, movements, and contemporary Muslim thought.
IJC 303 Islamic Philosophy
A course exploring Islamic philosophy’s major thinkers, debates, and schools, connecting classical metaphysical and ethical questions to contemporary intellectual and societal concerns.
IJC 203 Introduction to Sociology
A course introducing core sociological theories and concepts, examining how social structures, culture, and inequality shape human behavior and contemporary societal issues.
IJC 201 Psychology
A course introducing foundational psychological theories and processes, examining behavior, cognition, development, and mental health within broader social, cultural, and ethical contexts.
IJC 302 Introduction to Philosophy
A course introducing major philosophical questions, methods, and traditions, developing students’ skills in critical reasoning, argument analysis, and reflection on fundamental human concerns.
IEF 203 Research Methodology
A course introducing essential research concepts and methods, guiding students in designing studies, reviewing literature, collecting data, and developing rigorous academic projects.
IJC 205 Sciences of the Qur’an
A course examining Muslim societies through Islamic sociological perspectives, analyzing social structures, identity, and contemporary movements influencing Muslim communities across diverse contexts.
ARA 103 Arabic for Advanced Learners
Advances students’ Arabic proficiency through intensive reading, writing, speaking, and listening while exploring authentic texts, linguistic structures, and cultural themes.
Who This Program Is For
The Continuing Education track offers greater flexibility while maintaining a high quality of instruction and engaging academic content. Courses are taught by the same faculty and follow the same curriculum standards as the Academic Program, ensuring consistency and academic rigor.
The Continuing Education program is ideal for:
Working professionals
Community members seeking to advance their Islamic knowledge
Lifelong learners
Individuals seeking focused study in specific areas of interest
Program availability, schedules, and registration details will be published as offerings become available.
Continuing Education Certificates
The Canadian Islamic College Continuing Education Department offers a range of certificate programs designed to provide accessible, flexible, and academically grounded Islamic learning opportunities for students, professionals, and community members.
Our certificate programs combine foundational Islamic knowledge with contemporary applications to support leadership development, community engagement, and lifelong learning. Courses are offered through flexible learning modalities, including online and in-person instruction, allowing learners to balance their studies with personal and professional commitments.
Students can explore specialized pathways in Islamic Studies, Arabic language, Islamic Finance, and Islamic Leadership & Community Impact, each designed to equip learners with practical knowledge and meaningful skills relevant to today’s Canadian Muslim communities.
Available Certificates:
Certificate in Islamic Studies
Certificate in Arabic for Daily Life and Foundational Texts
Certificate in Islamic Finance
Certificate in Islamic Leadership & Community Impact
