TRIPOLI, November 27 (Mercy for Mankind) – The second morning
session of the second day of the November 26-29 seventh general
conference of the World Islamic Call Society started Saturday,
November 27, at midday, Tripoli time.
Dr. Mohamed Al-Ziady, dean of the Islamic Call College talked about
the report of the Executive Committee of the World Council for
Islamic Call (WCIC) on the works of the College and its branches.
Within the context of applying the recommendations of the WICS and
the sessions of the WCIC and its executive committee regarding the
training of successful competences capable of spreading the word of
Islam, objectives of the Islamic Call College were set up.
The report first detailed the educational programs of the College,
ways and standards of admission steps fresh students must pass first
to enrolled.
It then detailed the steps taken and carried out so far in the
course of raising the educational standards of the students of
Islamic Call College. After completing a quarter century of
existence, expansion through setting up branches abroad and
registration of dozens of Masters and doctoral theses, it became
clear the currently adopted single specialty system in conducive no
more.
That, according to the report, necessitated the introduction of a
system of departments to the College. Three major departments have
already been introduced; the Dept. of the Holy Qur'an and its
sciences, Dept. of Arabic Language and Literature, and the Dept. of
Islamic Civilization and Call.
Al-Ziady then spoke about the curricula and programs of the College,
citing the report.
Since its establishment, the College has endeavored to develop
educational curricula in order to keep abreast of the cultural and
technological developments that represent the essence of today's
world and reflect its features, according to the report.
During the period covered by the report, the College participated
along with the League of Islamic Universities, in the committee for
the development of Islamic studies curricula and the committee for
the development of Arabic Language and Literature.
On August 20, 2003, three commissions made up of specialized
lecturers were set up to review the terminology of the curricula and
teaching methods.
Supporting the Arabic Language teaching curricula was another major
point highlighted by Al-Ziady, citing the report.
The College, according to the report, continues to pay a great
attention to teaching Arabic and facilitating its understanding by
organizing sessions, publishing textbooks and making available
laboratories and teaching aids and tools.
Professional Training
While trying to prepare students on the intellectual and academic
levels, the college, according to Al-Ziady, citing the report, also
strives to prepare the professional caller or preacher following
both theoretical and practical programs.
It also uses sophisticated equipment and highly qualified teachers
in all specialties. The College also tries to improve the curricula
of vocational training and build up its performance.
Higher studies have also witnessed a remarkable leap, according to
the report.
The number of students accepted from 2001 to 2004, reached 95 male
and female students representing thirty nationalities.
The number of those who obtained their Masters degree totaled 312
students representing sixteen nationalities.
The number of students who enrolled for a PhD within the same period
reached 22 students from 15 nationalities.
The report then dealt with the College's branches worldwide.
The cultural and scientific program applied by the College also
figured high on the report.
After Al-Ziady concluded his speech, open discussions took place on
the contents of the report by the executive committee of the WCIC
covering the four previous years on three major elements; on Call
and Relief, on Cooperation with international organizations and
dialogue sessions and on the Islamic Call College.
