Advanced Seminar: A Look at Poverty, Justice & Race in America

Course Description:

This course will take an in-depth look at a pertinent issue around the world today. The focus is on the Muslim’s and the da’iyas understanding and role in issues effecting society and how we can be positive forces of change in various arenas.

Daylight savings time will begin in the United States on Sunday, November 3, 2024. Depending on where you live, this may or may not affect your class timing. In countries where DST is not applied at all, class will be one hour earlier starting November 3.

Course Logistics:

• Designed in an easy to follow format.
• Interactive Q&A
• Recordings available until end of term
• Women only.
• Ages 17+ can register.

Recordings:

Live attendance is recommended whenever possible for the best learning experience. Recordings of the sessions will be made available for registered students who cannot attend live. Students will have access to course forums, recordings, and files until January 10, 2025.

Course Prerequisites:

Students should be women above the age of 17.

Course Requirements:

Students are expected to attend the online lectures, complete one or more weekly assignments, complete and present a project, and submit 4 short quizzes. This is an online course so students will need:

• Access to internet with an internet speed of at least 2 Mbps recommended for best performance.
• Headphones, camera and microphone may be required for in-class participation.
• To access the live class and recordings, students will need a computer, smartphone, or tablet/iPad with the Zoom app.

Text:

Required:

The Hidden Roots of White Supremacy and the path to a shared American future

Recommended:

• Just Mercy, by Bryan Stevenson
• What the Eyes Don’t See, by Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha
• Cultivating Genius, by Dr Gholdy Muhammad

Students are responsible for ordering their textbooks before the start of class. Ribaat textbooks are available to enrolled students at a discounted rate through Rabata Bookshop. Once enrolled, students will have access to the discount code through the course forum.

Registration:

Registration Fee: Non-refundable, non-transferable

• $150.00 (not including the cost of the course materials)
• $20.00 late registration fee on September 14th (if seats are available)
• Registration closes September 30.
• Additional $5.00 auditing fee.

Registration Options:

Before enrolling, please read the Registration Fees & Policies. Then choose one of the registration options below.

Contact: For inquiries, contact registration@rabata.org