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EXPLORING BIOSCIENCE & ISLAM

Bring Bioscience & Islam
Into Your Curriculum

An interdisciplinary, adaptable educational program helping students explore the big questions at the intersection of bioscience and Islamic theology.

Evidence-Informed
Teaching Modules
Faculty Support
& Training
Flexible Implementation
for Your Institution

DESIGNED FOR YOUR INSTITUTION

Flexible Ways to Bring This Program to Your Students

Exploring Bioscience & Islam can be integrated into a variety of academic settings. We provide the content, teaching resources, and support to help you adopt the program to your institutional goals.

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Integrate Into Existing Courses

Select modules to complement courses in bioscience, pre-med, health sciences, ethics, or Islamic studies.

Dedicated seminar

Offer a Dedicated Seminar

Create a structured learning sequence using our seven modules, designed for semester or short-course formats.

Faculty training

Train & Equip Faculty

We provide teaching guides, facilitator training, and ongoing support to help your faculty confidently implement the material.

OUR INSTITUTIONAL PARTNERS

Designed for a Range of Educational Settings

Universities &
Medical Schools

Enrich biomedical, pre-med and interdisciplinary programs.

Islamic Schools
& Colleges

Integrate science and Islamic thought in faith-based education.

Pre-Health
Programs

Equip future healthcare professionals with a holistic perspective.

Faith-Based Educational
Institutions

Create spaces for rigorous, values-based dialogue.

HOW IT WORKS

A Simple Pathway for Implementation

Define and support institutions with II&M to meet your curricular needs.

1

Discovery Call

Discuss your goals, program fit, and student audience.

2

Curriculum Mapping

Select modules and place them in your existing or new program.

3

Faculty Preparation

Provide teaching materials, training, and facilitation support.

4

Implement & Evaluate

Run the program and gather feedback for continuous improvement.

SEVEN SEMINAR TOPICS

Exploring Key Questions at the Intersection of Bioscience and Islam

Islam, science, and ways of knowing1

Islam, Science & Ways of Knowing

Evolution and human origins2

Evolution & Human Origins

Neuroscience, AI, and the soul3

Neuroscience, AI & the Soul

Human enhancement and transhumanism4

Human Enhancement & Transhumanism

Free will and genetic determinism5

Free Will & Genetic Determinism

Life beyond Earth6

Life Beyond Earth

Synthesis, ethics, and reflection7

Synthesis, Ethics & Reflection

TEACHING RESOURCES

Comprehensive Resources for Faculty and Students

Key readings textbook

Key Readings

Bridging Bioscience and Islam and other foundational texts.

Teaching modules

Teaching Modules

Structured materials for each of the seven topics.

Teacher's Companion

Teacher's Companion

Guidance, discussion questions, and facilitation tips.

Additional resources

Additional Resources

Videos, case studies, and activities for classroom use.

STUDENT LEARNING EXPERIENCE

Engaging Students in Meaningful Dialogue

Our seminars bring together Muslim students from a range of academic backgrounds to explore complex questions with leading scholars, clinicians, and theologians.

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RESEARCH & EDUCATIONAL INSIGHTS

Contributing to Scholarship on Science, Faith & Education

Our work informs peer-reviewed research, curriculum development, and scholarly publications at the intersection of bioscience and Islamic thought.

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Academic research papers

RECENT EVENTS

A Growing International Conversation

Seminars and instructor workshops have been held in collaboration with institutions in the United States, United Kingdom, and Malaysia.

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Let’s Explore How This Fits Your Curriculum

Connect with our team to discuss how Exploring Bioscience & Islam can support your academic program, faculty development, or student initiatives.

PROJECT TEAM

Bioscientists. Theologians. Educators.

A multidisciplinary team committed to creating educational spaces where science and faith can inform and enrich one another.

Dr. Aasim I. Padela
Dr. Aasim I. PadelaFounder, II&M
Dr. Shoaib Ahmed Malik
Dr. Shoaib A. MalikUniversity of Edinburgh
Faculty scholar
Faculty ScholarCurriculum & Pedagogy
Dr. Macksood Aftab
Dr. Macksood AftabMichigan State University
Faculty scholar
Faculty ScholarIslamic Studies