Ribaat Teacher Certification

Ribaat Teacher Certification

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Ribaat Teacher Certification

Required Courses

 

This certification track provides the knowledge and expertise to raise the next generation of Muslims with a strong foundation in Islamic belief and sciences and a deep love for Allah ﷻ and the Prophet ﷺ. Students who complete this certification track become a Certified Ribaat Teacher with a special emphasis on K-12 students. From there, they will be qualified to teach at the Rabata youth programs, Rabateens and Dragonflies, as well as at Islamic Schools, masjids and Islamic centers which accept this certification.

This program emphasizes a strong foundation in Islamic sciences, personal spiritual development, and student-teacher interaction utilizing modern educational tools and expertise. The certification is authorized and approved by the Education Committee at Rabata, Inc. and the Ribaat Academic Institute, under the leadership of Dr. Tamara Gray. To earn the certification, students must complete all the following courses with a passing grade in each:

 

Level One Courses

 

Course Code

Course Name

CRT 101

Orientation: Ribaat Teacher Certification

SIR 101

Companions of the Prophet (s) | Part 1

SIR 102

Companions of the Prophet (s) | Part 2

PUR 101

Training the Tongue, Purifying the Heart

AQD 101

Foundations, Flounderings, & Faith

TAF 101

Reflections from the Quran: Selected Surahs

EDU 101

Teaching Skills and Methodology

ARL 111

Arabic Novice Beginner

ARL 121

Arabic Novice Middle

ARL 131

Arabic Novice High

TAJ 101

Quran Fluency | Part 1

TAJ 102

Quran Fluency | Part 2

CRT 102

Ribaat Immersion Retreat

 

Level 1 Elective

 


Level Two Courses

 

Course Code

Course Name

SIR 201

Lessons from the Life of the Prophet (s) | Part 1

SIR 202

Lessons from the Life of the Prophet (s) | Part 2

AQD 201

Introduction to Islamic ʿAqīda | Part 1

AQD 202

Introduction to Islamic ʿAqīda | Part 2

TAF 201

Tafsir Juz’ Amma

TAF 202

Tadabbur: Building a Personal Relationship with the Quran

FQH 201

Fiqh al-ʿIbādāt – al-Madh-hab al-Shāfiʿī | Part 1

FQH 202

Fiqh al-ʿIbādāt – al-Madh-hab al-Shāfiʿī | Part 2

HAD 201

The Forty Hadith of Imām al-Nawawī | Part 1

HAD 202

The Forty Hadith of Imām al-Nawawī | Part 2

SSC 203

Exploring the Global Muslim World

HIS 201

Mujaddidīn: Crises and Cures of Muslim History

HIS 202

The Guided Khalifas in Times of Uncertainty

EDU 201

Mentorship Matters: How to Guide, Support, and Help Others

CRT 201

Advanced Seminar

CRT 202

Oral Assessment: Ribaat Teacher Certification

TAJ 201

Tajwid Part 1: Letters & Phonetics

TAJ 202

Tajwid Part 2: Rules & Rhythm of Recitation

 

Level 2 Elective

 

Please Note:

  • Waiving courses: Some Arabic and Tajwid requirements may be waived based on placement test results.

  • Electives: One elective is required at each level. Arabic and Tajwid courses do not qualify as electives. For a 2-part course to qualify as an elective, both parts must be completed.

  • Advising: Before beginning on a certification track, students should meet with an advisor. Students working towards certification should continue to meet with their advisor every term. To contact the advising team, email advising@rabata.org. 

  • Requirements are reviewed and revised periodically.


Updated Feb. 15, 2024