The goal of this workshop is to expose teachers to the diverse histories and complex life experiences of over one billion Muslims in the world today, and to examine the current state of relations that exists between the US and what is popularly referred to as the "Islamic world." Teachers and experts on Islam will engage in discussion on topics that relate to this goal in order to further their knowledge and increase their capacity to teach in the classroom. This summer institute has the following objectives:

Selected candidates will be paid a stipend of $200 and receive materials for the classroom, contingent on attendance at all sessions and completion of a basic lesson plan by the last day of the institute based on the instruction provided by expert speakers and curriculum designers . Pennsylvania teachers will receive ACT 48 credit. Teachers from New Jersey can also receive professional development credits through Penn's Graduate School of Education.