Canadian Islamic College

Build a solid academic foundation rooted in the Qur’an and Sunnah. The Core Track provides comprehensive introductory and intermediate courses in Islamic studies,  including Qur’anic sciences, Sunnah, Islamic thought, civilization, sociology, and Arabic ensuring you develop essential knowledge and skills before advancing to higher-level studies.

Our core track is perfect for students who want a structured pathway grounded in Islamic tradition, with opportunities to explore multiple fields through our specializations.

The Breadth Component broadens students’ academic horizons beyond the core Islamic studies curriculum. Courses in liberal arts, social sciences, research methods, statistics, and academic writing strengthen intellectual versatility and evidence-based thinking. Students learn to analyze complex issues, synthesize diverse perspectives, and critique ideas thoughtfully while remaining grounded in an Islamic worldview. This breadth supports stronger performance in upper-level courses and enhances readiness for professional and community-based work.

The Specialization Track allows students to concentrate their learning in a focused pathway while staying rooted in an integrated Islamic framework. By selecting upper-level courses across one of five specialization areas, students deepen subject expertise, explore key debates, and develop transferable skills for leadership and service. Students may sample multiple areas or commit to one stream and graduate with a Minor. This component strengthens preparation for graduate study and career direction.

The Practicum Placement bridges academic learning with real-world experience through a supervised internship in a local organization. Typically completed in the summer between third and fourth year, this 200-hour placement helps students apply classroom knowledge, build professional skills, and grow confidence in workplace settings. Students develop networks, refine career interests, and gain practical insight into fields aligned with Islamic Studies—community services, education, policy, media, nonprofit work, and more.

The Capstone Project is the culminating academic experience of the Honours degree, completed in fourth year through a two-part thesis sequence. Students refine a research question, review primary and scholarly sources, and produce a substantial thesis that demonstrates rigorous inquiry and specialized understanding. With structured guidance from proposal to final submission, the capstone strengthens academic writing, critical analysis, and independent research skills—ideal preparation for graduate study and advanced professional work.