Blended Learning, Blended Paradigms: An Innovative Design for Traditional Education of Islamic Ulema

• In Event: Cross-Cultural Creativity

Short Description

As the world’s fastest-growing religion AND a faith twisted to recruit vulnerable demographics to terrorism, Islam needs more scholars to serve converts, minister to existing believers, and educate on its beliefs. Yet the sources of scholarly education evoking respect amongst Muslims require extended study at institutions inaccessible to many populations in direst need. A top scholar of blended learning and a prominent Islamic scholar envision traditional Islamic education brought to life in a new medium.

Author

• Presenter: James B Ellsworth, United States Army (Retired)