Islamic Leadership Academy Course Descriptions

First Year 1. Academic Programme

Political Studies: Introduction to basic concepts and approaches in political studies. Survey of fundamental questions in study of political science. Political philosophy through the examination of major texts and thinkers. Political ideals and operational principles. Governance & Statecraft - Public and Private sector: Definitions and basic concepts and principles of governance. How states and organisations are governed. Tools of governance. Building a state. State government, organisation, powers and functions, and political processes.The art and science of conducting state affairs statecraft. Modes of statecraft, Tools and instruments of statecraft: diplomacy and war. Empires through the Ages (Empires through the Ages: Roman, Greece, Umayyads & Al Andalus, Ottoman, Persian, Mughal, Mongol, Han, British, African (Mali, Axum, etc.), Native American ( Inca, Aztec): Comparative analysis of imperial ideology, systems and achievements. Building and managing an empire. Introduction to Business Management: Activities associated with running a company or organisation such as planning, organising, motivating, leading, controlling and monitoring using human, financial, technical and natural resources. Leadership: definitions, tools, key competencies & practices Islamic concepts, principles, theory, practice and process of leadership. Leadership best practices, skills, attributes, roles, responsibilities and mind tools. Leadership environment and Command. Strategic leadership. Leadership and the art of command (community/civic, business and military). Comparative Study of Leaders [Islamic and Other]: Bio-politics, the studies of the biography of great leaders. Such a study is aimed at showing the students the impact of man on events in contrast to the deterministic/materialistic approach that sees events as only related to external causes. PROPHET (SAWS), Salahudeen Ayyubi, Alexander, Napoleon, Charles De Gaulle, Benito Mussolini, etc.]. Study of character, values, styles, biography, campaigns and achievements. Another benefit of it is an introduction to Psychology applied to Politics (Freud, Jung, Reich). Lit-Politics: Examining the relationship between literature and politics. Writing and political purpose. Analysis of a. political content in works of literature, b. political activities of writers, c. relationship between writers and the state. Islamic literature and politics. The study of great literature as the training ground for diplomacy and statecraft. George Orwell, Ibn Bhattuta, Camus, Marx, Tolstoi, etc. Classical Islamic literature, Shakespeare, et al: Analysis of Jalaludin Rumi, Yunus Emre, Ibni Arabi, etc. Rich Islamic heritage such as The Holy Quran, Rubaiyat of Omar Khayam, Arabian Nights, Khalil Gibran, etc. Islamic treaties on alchemy, astronomy, geography, medicine, physics, philosophy, mathematics. Introduction to Strategic Studies: Introduction to strategic studies literature. Comparative analysis of Ibn Khaldun, Sun Tzu, Kautilyas Arthashastra , Von Clausewitz, Machiavelli, Spengler, Jnger, Toynbee, etc. Introduction to Strategic History. The differences between tactics, grand tactics, strategy, and grand strategy. The basics of military organization. Familiar with the majority of the specialized words used in the study of warfare and strategy. Comprehensive knowledge of many of the major technical and technological innovations over the course of military history. The modernisation of war, the evolution of joint warfare, the laws of war, theories of deterrence, asymmetric warfare, arms control and disarmament, humanitarian intervention and the place of weapons of mass destruction in strategy. Varieties of strategy, conventional armed forces, guerrilla forces and terror. Explore the determinants of land, naval, and air strategies and how these strategies have been integrated by various powers.

Ottoman Studies I: The Ottoman Empire, The Tughra of different Ottoman Sultans and its significance, literature, language, history, educational philosophy and systems (madressah), mythology, religion, philosophy, politics and systems of governance, culture, social and economic life and institutions, technology, art, architecture, archaeology, military organization and campaigns, Ottoman legacies. For example the Makam in Turkish music, other. Roman studies I: A study of Romes rise, maturity and decline, stressing the political and military organisation, the conquest of the Mediterranean, , the Roman revolution, the Augustan Age, the Pax Romana, and Imperium Romanum, the rise of Christianity, the decline and fall of the empire, the transition to the Byzantine Empire and Medieval Europe, and Romes, legacy to later Europe. Greece Studies I: The origin of Democracy and the philosophical foundation of the Western world. Literature, language, history, educational philosophy and systems, mythology, religion, philosophy, politics, culture, social and economic life and institutions, technology, art, architecture, archaeology, military organization and campaigns. Islamic Studies: Quran, Hadith, Sunnah, Aqidah (Faith and Belief), Akhlaq (Morality and Ethics), Shariah (Practices and Activities), Ibadat (Man to God Worship), Muamalat (Man to Man Activities), Tarbiyah and Personal Development, History, Schools of Thought, Legal System, Theology, Islamic Jurisprudence, Caliphate, Muslim Conquests, Islamic Golden Age, Islamic Contributions through History, Islamic Movements, etc. Introduction to Economics: Economic organisation of society, basics and key concepts, scarcity, demand and supply, elasticity, utility, production, growth, opportunity costs, trade, monopolies, oligopolies, perfect competition, microeconomics, macro economics, etc. Introduction to Islamic Economics: Islamic vs Non-Islamic Economics, Foundations and Basic Precepts of Islamic Economics, Basic Assumptions human nature, materialism, ownership, universalism. Practice of Islamic Economics in present day world (Islamic Banking, Zakah, Insurance, Waqf, Al-Hisbah). Introduction to Islamic Finance: Key principles, Islamic financing structures, debt structures, Islamic Funds, Musharakah, Mudarabah, Combination of Musharakah and Mudarabah, Diminishing Musharakah, Murabahah, Ijarah, Salam, Istina, Principle of limited liability. Introduction of the Gold Dinar and Silver Dirham in the economic system: History of the Dinar and Dirham, What are the Islamic Dinar and Dirham, Uses of the Dinar and Dirham, Zakah, Legal Tender Status of the Gold Dinar and Silver Dirham. (Special project: Establish an Ottoman Gold Dinar and Silver Dirham with the Osmanli Tugra on coins. This will then be expanded to include all the Sultans. This project to be a Waqf for the Leadership Academy. Similar Waqfs to be established for all academies)

Languages: Turkish, Arabic, Spanish,French, Mandarin, Urdu (Optional) - Introduction to spoken and written language and fundamentals of grammar, with oral drills and written exercises.

2. Spiritual and Ethical Programme

Activities of this programme are conducted throughout the year with evening sessions during the week and sessions on the weekend. Activities involve: Thikr Halaqa / Study Circle The Usrah System: an intensive, spiritually-focused, activism-oriented program that develops the individual (Principles, Pillars and Practices) - i. taaruf introduction and getting to know one another, ii. tafahum mutual understanding, iii. takaful equitabilty, mutual cooperation, assistance, care and concern. Groups of Usrah as units and chains in a network of strengthening Islam. Spiritual Traditions in Islam

The Spiritual Path in Islam The Moral System of Islam The Social System of Islam Islamic Culture & Values Sacred Texts Ijtihad, Independent thinking & Critical Reasoning Spiritual Art & Poetry Sacred Music, Movements & Rituals Visits to hospitals, orphanages and old age homes

3. Key Competency Programme

The objective of this programme is to develop key competencies that are crucial to be effective as an individual and as a leader. This will take the form of weekly seminars and workshops and will take place in the evenings and over weekends. Core competencies to be developed: Professional Communication and Presentation: verbal, non-verbal, visual, written, information and communication technologies Speech, Group Dynamics and Interpersonal Communication Debate Training Public Speaking Time and self management The Usrah System Problem-solving, Logic and Critical Thinking Tools Computer Literacy (Word, Excel, Powerpoint) Action Research (Qualitative & Quantitative methods) Negotiation & Mediation skills Conflict Resolution and Management Scenario Planning Project Management (Theory and Practice - Team project) Key Financial Ratios Proposal Writing and Business Planning (Group proposals and business plans) Chess War gaming (Islamic, Non-Islamic, Historical & Contemporary)

4. Social Development Programme

The objective of this programme is to develop a sense of Infaq, service to Islam and a social developmental consciousness, and to provide necessary skills and practical experience that are crucial to be effective as a servant leader. This will take the form of seminars, workshops, team-based learning, group efforts, voluntary assignments, work camps. Topics and activities: Social Justice in Islam Charity, Zakah and Infaq Hizmet and the The Servant Leader Service: Its Methods and Manners Social and Community Development Philanthropy and Development (Including different types of Philanthropic organisations)

Public Good, Environment and Sustainable Development The Mosque as Centre/Hub for Development Establish a local community Waqf Adopt and support local community organisation / vulnerable groups (Elderly, youth, etc.) Adopt, develop and support local mosque Disaster Relief & Management

5. Physical Development Programme

The objective of this programme is to develop the mental and physical toughness required by leaders in different contacts whether civic/community or military. Skills development and activities will take place once or twice per month, including weekly hikes and other prescribed periods and will involve: Field Camps: Activities will include tactics and other concepts of military operations substantiated by simulated field operations. Field camps will be established for a few days and students participate in numerous field operations. They will be exposed to battle conditions and made to apply their tactical knowledge to hard ground situations. Endurance-Building Events: Endurance is one of the higher virtues of an effective leader. Regular stamina and endurance building exercises will be conducted to develop in the students, physical hardihood, determination and willpower. Skills and Agility: Students must become proficient in a host of individual skills. A course of numerous Physical Training Tests develops their body fitness and promotes their agility. The students have to engage in frequent tough conditioning exercises. This fitness acquired over a long period of strenuous training stays with the participants as a life-time asset. Mustering Courage: The different physical training events not merely physically harden the students, but they also develop in them a great deal of courage. This will include events like boxing, obstacle / assault course, etc. Skills and activities to be developed: First Aid Training Fire Training Rock Climbing & Single Rope Technique Swimming Self Defence Archery Hiking & orienteering (Map & compas work) Canoeing Caving Digital SLR (Photography) Horse Riding Sea Kayaking Mountain & Wilderness Search & Rescue Pistol & Rifle Shooting Survival Training and Survival Camp Yoga Tai Chi Fencing Documentary Making Paintball Shooting

There will also be: Team Building Break-aways with activities that include Waterfall Zipline, Waterfall abseiling, quad bikes, orienteering, etc.

Spring Adventure Camp (7-10 days): based on Senior Scout Adventure activities: marksmanship, sailing, rock climbing, goldpanning, etc.

Second Year Academic Programme

Political Studies II: Political thought, political and social theory, politics and sociology, foreign policy, selected themes in politics. Madinan State, Ottoman State, Khaliphate: Madina as city-state, structure and organisation of the Madina city state, The Madina Charter, The Madina Constitution. Structure and organisation of the Ottoman state, Imperial system of governance, importance of the medresse system, The Khaliphate overview, structure and organisation. Comparative analysis with contemporary political systems. Case Study - Palestine and Israel: Strategic analysis of Palestine and Israel, formation, political structure and processes, liberation struggles and wars, spatial economic development, demographic analysis, security assessment, land and natural resources, religious iconography and the politics of space, America-Israel relationship, geopolitics. A key focus will be on mapping exercises as exercises of control and entrenchment of power of select groups, and how the products of these mappings exercises - maps were physical manifestations of cognitive models of collective group identify and perceived racial/ethnic superiority. How maps are instruments with which identities were and are fabricated, reified, spatialised; and then, used as both means of, and justification for the pursuance of a specific and explicit ethnic-political agendas. The course further holds that maps and mapping, the act of producing maps, became standardised, so our cognitive environment gets influenced and shaped by the mapmakers. In many historical and contemporary instances, this have lead to, and continue to lead to, exploitation, suppression and genocide. The theoretical and conceptual architecture that holds the course together is premised on the following axioms; that maps are representations that are embedded with meaning and symbolism, the one who is doing the representation is the one coding the meanings, space is neutral the mapping and tagging of that space is value-coded i.e. the map or mental model in the head of the mapmaker, conditions the use of space, a map is a representation of certain views, policies, representing the material interests of a specific group, a map tells only one truth, the process of producing a map involves values and principles, the value with which space is coded dictates the type of behavior and association with that space, Emanating from the afore-mentioned, a map is therefore defined as a form of representation subject to the codes and conventions of representation, and can be manipulated. This representation relates to the particular interests and power of the one who does the representation / suppression. Introduction to Systems Thinking: What is a system? Why a systems perspective? Systems thinking approach, Tools and Techniques, Concept maps, Critical incidents, Action research, Logical frameworks, Causal loop diagrammes, Affinity diagrammes, Managing conversations Mental models, Use of systems thinking. Systems Thinking: Managing Chaos and Complexity: Using Psychology - Transactional analysis (TA), Rational Emotive Therapy (RET), Kellys Construct theory, Solution Focused Brief Therapy - to develop leadership competencies. Applying transactional analysis concepts to work group problem solving. Making Work Systems Better, AREOL (Action Research and Evaluation online) action research and learning. Lean Thinking, Viable Systems Model, Qualitative and Quantitative Research, Soft Systems Methodology, Statistics, Systems failure, Hard systems, Anticipatory thinking protocols, Environmental scanning, Strategy Mapping and Balanced Scorecard, Scenario Planning, Decisions science and Cybernetics. Applications: organisational management, etc. architecture, leadership development, project and programme

Systems Thinking: Individual and group projects Individual and group projects to be determined in a consultative manner. Lit-Politics: Intermediate level to be determined. Strategic analysis of growth and development of Islam:, Strategic trends; Growth models; Economic growth & development in Islam; Poverty and Islam; Levers, mechanisms and triggers for growth, expansion and advancement of Islam; Strategic settings and configurations in the growth and development of Islam; Interplay between economy, military and the state; Tarbiyah, the individual and society; the Usrah system and the growth and expansion of Islam. Geopolitics and the American Empire: History of geopolitics, critical geopolitics theory, contemporary geopolitical tradition and practice, contemporary geopolitical affairs, American Real politic, Power and Paradox, Geopolitics and natural resources, The Heartland Theory -The Geographic Pivot of History-, Darul Islam and the American Enterprise. Introduction to Islamic Architecture and Fine Art (Ottoman, Persian, Mughal): History of Islamic Art and Architecture: Umayyad, Abbasid, Medieval Spain and the Arab Magreb, Arab Mashriq, Iran and Central Asia, Syria, Iraq and Anatolia and South Asia. The Three Empires:Ottomans, Mughals, Safavids and Qajar; Sufi Art, Turkish, Arab and Persian works to be studied. Types of Fine Art to be covered: Mosaics, manuscripts, wall paintings, calligraphy, painting, ceramics, miniature painting, photography, glass, textiles, rugs and carpets, metalwork, Indonesian Batik. At the end of the course students should have a familiarity with the main aspects and themes of Islamic fine art and architecture; should be able to identify relevant objects assigning them accurately to their time and place; and should have developed further skills in critical reading and well-structured essay-writing. Ottoman Studies II: Intermediate to be determined. Roman II: Intermediate to be determined. Greece II: Intermediate to be determined. Islamic Studies and Quran: Intermediate to be determined. Islamic Finance in the Global Economy: The evolution of Islamic Finance, The role of Islamic Finance in the global economic and political system; Riba, Gharar and the moral economy of Islam, Regulatory issues and challenges - global norms and religious constraints, Alternative institutions of Islamic Banking and Finance (IBF), Local innovations and global integration, Managing practices, products and perceptions, Sovereign Wealth Funds. Shariah Compliant Investment: Basis for Shariah investments, Prohibited industries, Shariah model of asset management, Sharia processes, Shariah governance, Shariah rulings for investment in shares, What makes an investment Halaal, Shariah compliant equity investments, Sharia complaint investment funds, Islamic capital markets. Takaful / Insurance: Key concepts and principles of Takaful, Takaful business models, Mudharabah model (profit-sharing), Types of Takaful, Takaful products. Introduction to Waqf: Key concepts and principles of Waqf, Definitions of Waqf, Origins of Waqf, Forms of Waqf, Objectives of Waqf, Ownership and characteristics of Waqf, Legal conditions of Waqf, Management of Waqf, Socio-political role of Waqf, Historic and contemporary instruments, institutions and applications of Waqf, Waqf for development, Financing and investments in Awqaf projects, Waqf instruments for development of property. Languages: Intermediate International Field Trip to Istanbul & Granada (June-July): groups to meet with different leadership

Spiritual & Ethical, Social Development, Physical and Core Competency Programmes: Advancement on the first year programmes. 6

Third Year Academic Programme

Political Studies III: Political behavior: focuses on those institutions which organize the political behavior of individuals (political parties, organizations, and the media), Causes of war and conditions for peace; Political geography, International Conflict, Religion and Culture; Exploration of Revolutions, Justice and politics in the Modern World, Politics of international security and development, Politics of particular regions of the world; Rhetorics, Politics, Games and Strategies. Public Policy: Evolution of policy sciences, Stages of public policy, Types of policy, Policy process and implementation, Aspects and institutions involved in policy development, Hallmarks of public policy, Social capital and public policy, Indicators for policy action, Applied statistics, micro economics, Reasons for policy growth and change. Diplomacy: An introductory survey of the origins, history and evolution of diplomacy from its earliest antecedents in the ancient Near East to the indispensable role of statesmen, statesmanship and statecraft in todays globalized world. Introduces the subject of diplomacy from a historical perspective, providing examples from significant historical phases and episodes to illustrate the art of diplomacy in action, highlighting the milestones in its evolution. Commercial Diplomacy and International Commerce, The role of government, business and interest groups. Multilateral Development Cooperation and Diplomacy. Kinds, forms and instruments of Development Cooperation. The Donor Perspective. Diplomacy special project: An Islamic Diplomacy board, electronic and internet game. Informatics: The Nature of Information, From Information to Informatics, What is Technology and Information Technology?, Modelling and Problem Solving, Data and Knowledge Representation, Deductive Model Building, Inductive Model Building, Information and Uncertainty, Computing Models of the World: Algorithms, Storing Data. Media and Communications: Theoretical and methodological tradition in media and communication studies, How the media function, How they are controlled, and the effect they have on their audiences. Key concepts and ideas that are central to media studies, Exploring important debates in the discipline and the theories and research evidence that underpin them. Rise of the press and its contribution to a 'public sphere'; Media source power; Politics and the media; New interactive technologies and audience empowerment; Global-local media; Journalism; Advertising, PR and communication strategies, Media and todays mediated world, Advertising and society, Mediation and representation, Digital and social media, Photography, documentary, Film, television video games and internet. Muslims and Islam in the media. Culture of the screen: from cinematic to the hand held. Visual culture. 'Mediated' society, with emphasis on Islamic world, In addition, students to be introduced to important theoretical approaches and methods of analysis and encouraged to engage in forms of critical analysis of their own. Military Studies: Military concepts and methods, Military history, Military strategy and doctrines, Military tactics, Military organization, Force structuring, Military geography, Military systems, Military intelligence, Military logistics, Military technology and equipment. In-depth analysis of Air warfare, Land warfare, naval Warfare, joint Warfare, Special forces, Asymmetrical warfare, and Strategic leadership. A key objective is mastery of Strategic imperatives, Operational Art and Doctrine Grand Strategy: Historical examples, types of grand strategy, culture and ideology in grand strategy, Foresight and future studies, Future techniques, Shaping alternative futures, Trends analysis and forecasting, Competing grand strategy visions, National power and grand strategy, Grand strategy planning skills, Examination of key texts on Grand strategy, Principles of strategy and examination of historical and contemporary case studies. Using and developing grand strategy analytical tools, Real World Perspectives, Grand strategy gaming. Students will develop different grand strategies and

simulations for contemporary situations. Exploring notions of Pax Islamica and the Alliance of Civilizations.

Ottoman Studies III: Advanced to be determined. Roman III: Advanced to be determined. Greece III: Advanced to be determined. Islamic Studies and Quran: Advanced to be determined. Political Economy: Different political economy approaches study the basic concepts and tools used in economic analysis of human action, Critical thinkers and their central ideas, Principles of Political Economy studies the basic concepts related to the role and function of government in human society and the achievement of economic progress. Applications through studying selected case studies. Applying mathematical, statistical and graphical techniques; Mastering verbal, graphical, mathematical and econometric representation of economic ideas and analysis, including the relationship between them. Spatial Models and Political Economy. Multilateral Financial Institutions (MFIs): History, goals, structure, External finance and the role of MFIs - The International Monetary Fund, World Bank, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, European Investment Bank, Global Environment Facility. Criticism of the Bretton Woods Institutions. Multilateral development banks (MDBs): World Bank, African Development Bank, Asian Development Bank, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, Inter-American Development Bank Group. "Sub-Regional" Multilateral Development Banks. Corporacin Andina de Fomento, Caribbean Development Bank, Central American Bank for Economic Integration, East African Development Bank, West African Development Bank, Black Sea Trade and Development Bank, Eurasian Development Bank. Other MFIs - European Commission, European Investment Bank, International Fund for Agricultural Development, Islamic Development Bank, Nordic Investment Bank, OPEC Fund for International Development, Nederlandse Financieringsmaatschappij voor Ontwikkelingslanden NV (FMO). Development Economics: General Scope of the Development Economics, Key Concepts and keywords, Classic Theories of Development; Poverty, Income Inequality and Development; Population Growth and Economic Development; Human capital: Education in Economic Development, Human Capital: Health in Economic Development; Urbanization and Rural-Urban Migration, Agricultural Transformation and Rural Development, The Employment Problem in Less Developed Countries, Industrialization Strategies for Economic Development, Public and Private Enterprises; Globalization: International Trade and Development; Globalization: Foreign Investment and Foreign Aid; Composite Indicators of Development; Indicators of Sustainable Development; Development Goals and Strategies; Development Economics: Normative vs Positive Issues, Growth vs Equity, Growth as an Objective or Instrument?, Per Capita Income Growth as Objective, Income (re)Distribution as Objective, Global Income Convergence as Objective, Economic Poverty Alleviation as Objective, Social Development as Objective, Economic Growth as an Instrument, Changing Normative Paradigms over Time, Obstacles to development, Development Planning. International Tour of Diplomatic Capitals - New York, Washington, Brussels (June-July) : To meet with Diplomats and Leadership groups.

Spiritual & Ethical, Social Development, Physical and Core Competency Programmes: Advancement on the previous years programmes. Fourth Year
Advanced Leadership Programme: Individual, Team, Organisation, Leading cross functional teams to compete and excel in global assignments, Leading through more effective influence and communications, Leading in dynamic and uncertain competitive and uncertain environments.

Specialisation: Taylor-made programmes according to chosen specialisation. Semester Abroad: Choice of a number of different international locations. Introduction to International Elite Policy Groups, Think Tanks and Networks: Global networking.