Online Certificate Program Summer 2024
Uskudar University & Institute Of Integrated Knowledge
June 17th 2024
Extistence & Meaning :
A multidimensional Appoach
5D Thinking
The program will use five-dimensions (5D) as an ethico-epistemological perspective to teach a scientific reading of the universe. Each dimension is designed to give the student a new insight into first an understanding of scientific approach to cosmos which will help develop good character towards both scientific knowledge and its object that is our universe. The model assumes that God speaks through His words in various revelations and through His works in His creative acts in the universe. It aims to derive God’s character lessons embedded in scientific studies of the universe. It will link Divine acts manifested in the universe to Divine names and attributes.
The program aims to cover certain character traits such as hardworking, persistence, patient, humility, honesty, compassion, self-confidence, self-worth, other regarding. Those character traits will be taught through derived lessons from scientific knowledge. They will be reinforced through relevant citations from major religious texts such as Old and New Testaments, Quran, etc. The program curriculum is based on 5D thinking model which provides a holistic vision to see science and religion as expressions of a single reality. The model consists of the following thinking dimensions:
First, the analytical thinking dimension
Demonstrates how to filter embedded atheistic ideology from pure scientific knowledge. It explores a particular cosmic phenomenon based on scientific understanding without ascribing the ultimate reality to material causes, nature, or chance.
Studying the universe through science after filtering the embedded secular ideology.
Second, the analogical thinking dimension
Compares and contrasts the observed phenomena in the cosmos with human-made phenomena for better comprehension. This dimension is based on the phenomenological approach assuming that the knowledge of the transcendent self is the key to learn everything else. It provides a useful analogy that helps readers learn and interpret unknown phenomena through their knowledge of known phenomena.
Using analogy to compare and contrast human-made objects with natural objects and events for better understanding
Third, the critical thinking dimension
helps readers question how the observed phenomena might have come into existence. Through critical thinking, it encourages readers to question material causes, natural properties and chance as possible sources of our observed reality. It aims to guide readers beyond material causation and natural properties to pursue hidden realities.
Engaging in critical thinking through questioning to find out the ultimate reality behind the natural objects and events
Fourth, the meditative thinking dimension
Helps readers seek the Maker of the observed phenomena and understand the hidden messages/meanings of His acts. It makes an argument that given the interconnectivity of everything in the universe, the Maker of one thing is the Maker of everything. It also shows how to read God’s knowledge by reflecting on His works in the universe like a meaningful book.
Reflecting on the interconnectivity, complexity and benefits of natural objects and events to know about their Maker.
Fifth, the moral thinking dimension
Encourages readers to reflect on the benefits of the observed phenomena and emphasizes how everything is custom-made for a specific beneficial outcome. It encourages readers to reflect on God’s creation as a unique and precious gift for them and/or others. It guides them on how to derive character lessons from the observed phenomena as a result of the contemplation included in the previous dimensions. It invites them to feel sincere appreciation for the special gifts granted by the Most Merciful and Most Kind. It encourages them to show kindness to others through good character.
Reading the universe as the most meaningful book and deriving moral lessons from scientific studies of natural objects events.
In short, the 5D thinking approach aims to develop positive views of science from a holistic perspective, as a means for building better character. It will show how to gain character lessons by studying the universe for both instrumental and meditative knowledge.
Online Certificate Program Summer 2024
Uskudar University & Institute Of Integrated Knowledge
June 17th 2024
Extistence & Meaning :
A multidimensional Appoach
5D Thinking
5D Thinking
The program will use five-dimensions (5D) as an ethico-epistemological perspective to teach a scientific reading of the universe. Each dimension is designed to give the student a new insight into first an understanding of scientific approach to cosmos which will help develop good character towards both scientific knowledge and its object that is our universe. The model assumes that God speaks through His words in various revelations and through His works in His creative acts in the universe. It aims to derive God’s character lessons embedded in scientific studies of the universe. It will link Divine acts manifested in the universe to Divine names and attributes.
The program aims to cover certain character traits such as hardworking, persistence, patient, humility, honesty, compassion, self-confidence, self-worth, other regarding. Those character traits will be taught through derived lessons from scientific knowledge. They will be reinforced through relevant citations from major religious texts such as Old and New Testaments, Quran, etc. The program curriculum is based on 5D thinking model which provides a holistic vision to see science and religion as expressions of a single reality. The model consists of the following thinking dimensions:
First, the analytical thinking dimension
Demonstrates how to filter embedded atheistic ideology from pure scientific knowledge. It explores a particular cosmic phenomenon based on scientific understanding without ascribing the ultimate reality to material causes, nature, or chance.
Studying the universe through science after filtering the embedded secular ideology.
Second, the analogical thinking dimension
Compares and contrasts the observed phenomena in the cosmos with human-made phenomena for better comprehension. This dimension is based on the phenomenological approach assuming that the knowledge of the transcendent self is the key to learn everything else. It provides a useful analogy that helps readers learn and interpret unknown phenomena through their knowledge of known phenomena.
Using analogy to compare and contrast human-made objects with natural objects and events for better understanding
Third, the critical thinking dimension
helps readers question how the observed phenomena might have come into existence. Through critical thinking, it encourages readers to question material causes, natural properties and chance as possible sources of our observed reality. It aims to guide readers beyond material causation and natural properties to pursue hidden realities.
Engaging in critical thinking through questioning to find out the ultimate reality behind the natural objects and events
Fourth, the meditative thinking dimension
Helps readers seek the Maker of the observed phenomena and understand the hidden messages/meanings of His acts. It makes an argument that given the interconnectivity of everything in the universe, the Maker of one thing is the Maker of everything. It also shows how to read God’s knowledge by reflecting on His works in the universe like a meaningful book.
Reflecting on the interconnectivity, complexity and benefits of natural objects and events to know about their Maker.
Fifth, the moral thinking dimension
Encourages readers to reflect on the benefits of the observed phenomena and emphasizes how everything is custom-made for a specific beneficial outcome. It encourages readers to reflect on God’s creation as a unique and precious gift for them and/or others. It guides them on how to derive character lessons from the observed phenomena as a result of the contemplation included in the previous dimensions. It invites them to feel sincere appreciation for the special gifts granted by the Most Merciful and Most Kind. It encourages them to show kindness to others through good character.
Reading the universe as the most meaningful book and deriving moral lessons from scientific studies of natural objects events.
In short, the 5D thinking approach aims to develop positive views of science from a holistic perspective, as a means for building better character. It will show how to gain character lessons by studying the universe for both instrumental and meditative knowledge.