IC-H04 Islam in Southeast Asia and the Malay World

Course Code: IC-H04 · Status: Group A — Launch Priority (shell)

Overview

A study of the coming and development of Islam in Southeast Asia and the Malay world — Islamization, ulama networks, manuscripts, kingdoms, colonialism, reform, and contemporary society — treating regional knowledge as intellectually significant.

Why This Course Matters

It corrects Middle-East-centric narratives and centers the region’s own scholars, texts, and institutions, including Aceh.

Target Learners

Students, educators, researchers, and learners in and beyond the region.

Prerequisites

IC-F01 recommended.

Measurable Learning Outcomes

• Explain multiple pathways of Islamization in the region
• Identify key scholars, texts, and centers
• Analyze the role of trade and ulama networks
• Situate colonialism and reform in context
• Treat local knowledge as intellectually significant

Module Structure

• Module 0 — Start Here
• Module 1 — Islamization and Networks
• Module 2 — Scholars, Manuscripts, and Institutions
• Module 3 — Applied Project: Regional Case Study

Assessment

Knowledge checks, a textual or applied exercise per module, and a final applied/textual project. Not limited to multiple-choice.

Certificate

Contributes to the relevant Certificate. Prefix KBA13-. Non-degree.

Textual Accuracy & Scholarly Diversity

Qur’anic verses, hadith, and Arabic are verified before publication; translations labeled; competing interpretations presented fairly.

Responsible AI

Developed with AI assistance, subject to human academic review. AI never invents verses, hadith, Arabic, scholars, or rulings.

Related Pathway

Pathway 4 — Islam in Southeast Asia and Aceh

Instructor

INSTRUCTOR PENDING OWNER CONFIRMATION

Enrollment

Price: Owner Approval Required. Enrollment disabled until reviewed.

Content Status: DRAFT — Full shell; lessons under construction. · Developed with AI assistance; subject to human academic, Arabic, textual, and religious-sensitivity review. Non-degree program. INSTRUCTOR PENDING OWNER CONFIRMATION.