Terrorism threatens security and peace globally. Understanding terrorism is our civic duty. What are the myth, theories, and assumptions regarding terrorism? If it is a global phenomenon? who are the victims of violence and why? This course is an academic approach to exploring the research regarding terrorism cross-culturally and globally in a sociological context.
What will you gain
In order to create a peaceful society we need to understand the role of conflict and violence. This course provides you with the essential transferable skills and in-depth knowledge of theories and issues in the areas of violence. This course will help students develop a critical and analytical approach to the study and analyze the world we live in.
This program enables you to broaden your horizons and spark your interest in various other fields such as a global graduate market, social justice, intelligence agencies, NGOs, academia, businesses and corporations, and the media among many other possibilities.
What will you learn
- Exploring the definition of Terrorism.
- What constitutes “terrorism
- Learn why “terrorism” is a problematic term.
- Evolution of Terrorism.
- Myth and misconceptions regarding terrorism.
- Practice how to assess assumptions related to terrorism
- Countering and Dismentelling Terrorism.
- Creating a better world
Who will benefit from this course
This research-based course is designed as a resource tool for individuals, parents, clergy, interfaith workers, community leaders, and educators who are passionate about creating a safe, pluralistic environment where we can thrive together without fear. Religious leaders and teachers will find resources that will empower them to fight islamophobia and bigotry in their community with practical tips and action plans to implement.
Your Instructor
Global Instructor, Author, and Founder of the Adult Spiritual Education Program (ASEP)
Uzma is a bilingual Instructor assisting students in their personal, professional, and spiritual development. In her early education career, while working with students of different age groups in secular school settings as well as faith-based schools, she realized that she loved working with adult students from all walks of life and professions. Therefore, she launched an online learning platform based on a psychospiritual model of learning the Adult Spiritual Educational Program (ASEP) that enhances psychological and spiritual well-being.
The Adult Spiritual Education Program (ASEP) Is an Islamic education program based on the psychospiritual learning model. It was created after 23 + years of community service to nurture your heart, mind, and soul. ASEP has a presence globally. It is based on more than 18 years of teaching experience, guiding, and mentoring students of various professional backgrounds. And 13 years of helping clients identify limiting beliefs and eliminating negative thinking patterns that hinder spiritual development.
Dedicated to community service, interfaith work, and civic engagement since 2000. She believes in empowering others through education. She has served as an Education Coordinator and worked at various Non-profit organizations to promote peace, tolerance, and religious diversity. As an activist she has dedicated over 18 years to teaching, leading, counseling, mentoring, and guiding students from various ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds. She has worked with students of various professional backgrounds such as Psychologists, social workers, educators, medical professionals, counselors, and teachers to empower and guide them toward a path of self-development and transformation.
She has Specialized in Positive Psychology and Spiritual well-being. She has integrated Spiritual psychology and Applied Positive psychology into the Islamic studies program helping clients to deliver transformational change.
She is instrumental in community-building initiatives and passionate about establishing a collaborative relationship with community leaders and organizations by providing social, and emotional support, and mental health resources to the marginalized Muslim communities. She also provides one-on-one coaching and counseling services to individuals who are seeking psycho-spiritual well-being.
Her experience in philanthropic activities involves; empowering women through education and leading interfaith dialogues, where men and women of various faith traditions come together to analyze their preconceived ideas, prejudice, and negative assumptions and engage in meaningful discussion. This process leads to self-reflection and spiritual development.
She received a community service award in 2015 and received recognition for her interfaith work by the Interfaith Leadership Council in 2016.
She believes we cannot be stagnant but instead, be proactive and strive together for positive changes in a society that leads toward progress.