SunniPath and W.I.S.E. University Announce Development W.I.S.E. UNIVERSITY ACCREDITS SUNNIPATH DEGREE
of a 2-Year Associates Degree Program
Amman Jordan, July 27, 2008 - At an official signing ceremony, the President of the World Islamic Sciences & Education University (W.I.S.E), Dr. Umar al-Rimawi, and the Dean of its College of Usul al-Deen, Dr. Abdul-Maqsood Hamid Abdul-Maqsood, announced their accreditation of an online Associates degree from SunniPath.
SunniPath, the largest online Islamic academy and W.I.S.E. an Islamic University based in Amman, Jordan, are now working together to develop this two-year Associates degree using coursework from SunniPaths existing Foundations, Miftah, and Seekers programs. This degree will allow students to complete two-years of coursework towards a Bachelors degree completely online. "We are trying to help Muslims so that they can finish Bachelors, Masters, and PhDs," explained Dr. Abdul-Maqsood.
The Dean of SunniPath Academy, Dr. Ashraf Muneeb, further explained: "The Associates degree will now allow our students, no matter where they are, to complete accredited coursework so that they can easily transfer into Bachelor degree programs in the religious sciences. The comprehensive nature of this degree will result in well-grounded and well-rounded students."
W.I.S.E. University chose to work with SunniPath due to their impressive track record in effectively reaching out to and teaching students online, across the globe. "We are very happy to sign this agreement with SunniPath," announced Dr. Umar. "They are spreading correct Islamic teachings worldwide and we want to be a part of this. This is also one of the goals of W.I.S.E.—to take moderate Sunni Islam internationally. We want to work together for this common goal."
"SunniPath is extremely honored to work with such a prestigious organization as W.I.S.E. University," said Imran Chowdhury, SunniPath's Managing Director. "We look forward to bringing this much-needed service to our students and the global community at large."
SunniPath is also working with W.I.S.E. University to develop other educational initiatives.
About W.I.S.E. University
The World Islamic Sciences & Education (W.I.S.E.) University is an Islamic university based in Jordan. Consisting of the College of Usul al-Deen, the College of Islamic Arts, and the soon-to-be-added College of Computer Science, W.I.S.E. University grew out of the College of Usul al-Deen at al-Balqa' Applied University, which with its 37 branches and affiliates is the largest university in Jordan. W.I.S.E. University is under the patronage of the Royal Aal al-Bayt Institute for Islamic Thought, initiator of a number of renowned international projects including A Common Word.
About SunniPath
SunniPath is the largest online Islamic academy. Dedicated to the effective transmission of reliable and relevant religious knowledge using the latest techniques of online learning, SunniPath has served thousands of students from around the world since it was founded in 2003.
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Watch a video of the signing [QuickTime PlugIn required].
From left to right, facing front: Dr. Umar al-Rimawi, President of W.I.S.E. University; Dr. Ziad Abu-Hamatteh, Director and Associate Professor at Al-Balqa' Applied University; Imran Chowdhury, SunniPath Managing Director; Dr. Abdul-Maqsood Hamid Abdul-Maqsood, Dean of the College of Usul al-Deen; Dr. Ashraf Muneeb, Dean of SunniPath Academy
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