Understanding Islam
For many of us, all we know about Islam is what we hear in the media. Here is your chance to learn more about this rich and old religion. Learn about the prophets of God, the holy book The Qur'an, women in Islam, the concept of life in Islam, the prohibited, science and Islam today. Course fee $20 or $93.
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Wed 28 May
- TEC-subsidised course fee for qualifying learners $20.00 incl. GST
- $93.00 incl. GST
Sessions
Session 1
Wed 28 May 19:00 - Wed 28 May 20:30At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 2
Wed 04 Jun 19:00 - Wed 04 Jun 20:30At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 3
Wed 11 Jun 19:00 - Wed 11 Jun 20:30At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 4
Wed 18 Jun 19:00 - Wed 18 Jun 20:30At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 5
Wed 25 Jun 19:00 - Wed 25 Jun 20:30At Selwyn College, Auckland.Please note there is NO refund or transfer if you cancel less than 5 working days in advance of a class starting. Our refund policy can be read in full here.
Description
Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) course fee subsidy
This course offers a course fee subsidy through funding from the TEC for:
- NZ citizens;
- Those who hold a residency-class visa;
- Individuals granted refugee status;
- In some cases spouses of NZ citizens and permanent migrants may also qualify - please contact the office to enquire.
Conditions:
- Registrants must be aged 16 years or older.
- Registrants must not be currently enrolled at a secondary school.
- You should attend at least 80% of your classes to qualify for a fee subsidy.
- We need to collect extra information such as age, ethnicity, educational achievement and gender for statistical purposes.
- You must provide evidence of NZ citizenship, residency or refugee status.
If you are unable to meet these conditions, please contact the office to discuss your situation. The subsidised course fee is $20.
About Introduction to Islam
For many of us all we know about Islam is what we hear in the media. Here is your chance to learn more about this rich and old religion. Learn about the prophets of God, the holy book The Qur'an (the Koran), women in Islam, the concept of life in Islam, the prohibited, science and Islam today.
About tutor Reem Ayuub
Reem Ayyub has lectured on “Women in Islam” and “Introduction to Islam” at Auckland University and Selwyn Community Education. She developed a programme that explains women’s status in Islam in relation to our modern society today. She also works as head of Arabic and Islamic at a NZ Primary School, where she teaches and establishes curriculae and assessment that integrates with the New Zealand curriculum and pedagogy. She has experienced life in both the Middle East and New Zealand and has come to make sense of both worlds. She is passionate about bridging to the two cultures and breaking misconceptions and prejudices that have no business in everyday life.
