Overview

The SMA Summer Camp is a collaboration between Sveriges Muslimska Akademiker (SMA) and Academy of Islamic Studies (API) at University Malaya (UM) in Kuala Lumpur (KL), Malaysia.

The SMA Summer Camp is an intensive course in Islamic studies held during one month between June and July at API in KL. The course can best be described as an Advanced Introductory Course to Islamic Sciences in English and is tailored for the needs of Muslim European students. English has been chosen as the language of instruction to give a better opportunity for non-arab speaking students to learn Islamic Sciences. API has been chosen as the site of learning due to its renowned expertise in all branches of Islamic Studies, especially Fiqh.

The first SMA Summer Camp (SMA-SC2010) was held between 15 June – 12 July 2010. The material currently on the Summer Camp Portal is related to the first course and can be used for getting an idea of the layout of the course. However, there is work in progress for further improving the course for the Summer Camp 2011.

SMA is in charge of the application procedures, meaning that all prospective students have to fill out the Online Application form found on this Portal.

Accomodations and facilities

Basically, students will be staying in one of the University Malaya’s student colleges. All students will be sharing rooms that equipped with beds, desks and wardrobes each. Females and males live separately and each group of students share one bathroom equipped with a couple of sinks, toilets and shower cabins. All student rooms are equipped with fans, none offer air-condition.

All students have access to a prayer room (Surau), study room and a cafeteria and a convenience store. There are also minor sports facilities inside the College.

Outside the college, students have access to library, swimming pool and computer rooms with free Internet access.

Who can apply to this Course?

The requirement to enter this course is that the applicant is either a registered University Student at the time of application or an alumni/graduate of any higher learning institutions. Students active in associations and organizations are strongly encouraged to apply for this course.

Students applying should also have at least a grade “Pass” (G) in English B from the Swedish Upper Secondary School (Gymnasium). Students studying outside of Sweden should be able to show similar results. IELTS, TOEFL, CAE or CPE certificates are also applicable.

VISA regulations

Sweden and Malaysia hold an agreement of 3 months VISA-on-arrival, meaning that Swedish citizens do not have to apply for visa to Malaysia. For other nationalities, please contact the Malaysian Embassy or have a look here.

Important dates and information for the SMA-SC2011:

19 July 2010: 1st round Online Application opens (application processing fee SEK 200 for non members, SEK 100 for members : Non Refundable)

01 October 2010: 1st round Online Application closes

31 October 2010: Results of admission of students from the 1st round application

01 December 2010: Final day to pay the seat confirmation payment for the 1st round admitted students (SEK 1 000 : counted as part of the total course fee, but it is non refundable for those who cancel the seat after being admitted.)

31 January 2011: Final day to pay 50% of the total course fee.

30 April 2011: Final day to pay the rest of the course fee.

01 May 2011: 1st meeting: a one day introductory course on the Summer Camp 2011.

Note: The Course Fee for the SMA Summer Camp 2011 will be fixed at SEK 15 000 for applicants in Sweden/Swedish students (inclusive flight tickets and tuition fees), and USD 900 for International Students (tuition fees only).

SMA Summer Camp 2010

The Course Contents:

The SMA-SC2010 courses are:

• Arabic Language (Al Lughah al ‘Arabiyyah)
• Foundations of Islamic Jurisprudence (Usul al Fiqh)
• Foundations of Islamic Theology (Usul al ‘Aqeedah)
• History of The Prophet (As Seerah An Nabawiyyah)
• Islamic Institutions and Society in Malaysia
• Islamic Law of Worship Rituals (Fiqh al ‘Ibadah)
• Muslim Family
• Science of Hadith (Ulum al Hadith)
• Science of Al Quran (Ulum al Quran)
• The Islamic World View (At Tasawwur al Islami)

Except for these courses an optional evening class in Quran reading with Tajweed is offered.

Also, extra lectures cover topics such as

• An overview of Sufism
• Introduction to Islamic Banking

The Course also includes study visits to different agencies, cities and mosques, such as:

Departments and Agencies:

• The Department of Higher Education (KPT), Putrajaya
• The Department of Islamic and Moral Education (JPIM)
• The Department of Islamic Development in Malaysia (JAKIM), Putrajaya
• The Halal Industry Development Corporation (HDC), Petaling Jaya
• Islamic Economic Development Malaysia (YaPEIM)

Mosques:

• National Mosque, Kuala Lumpur
• Shah Alam Mosque, Shah Alam
• Steel Mosque, Putrajaya
• Putra Mosque, Putrajaya

Costs of the Course

The Course Fee for the SMA-SC2010 was fixed at 10 000 SEK. We thank our sponsors and anonymous contributors for making it possible to give the course at this price.

The Course Fee is inclusive of:

* Flight Tickets ARN-KUL-ARN

* Accomodations at College 10

* Course Fees at API

* Bus transport College 10-API-College 10

* Food Allowance of 350 MYR for the entire stay

Pocket Money is strongly recommended for all students participating in the course.

Important Dates for SMA-SC2010:

1 January 2010: 1st round Online Application opens

1 February 2010: 1st round Online Application closes

10 February 2010: 2nd round Online Application opens

15 February 2010: Admission of students from the 1st round of applicants

19 February 2010: 2nd round Online Application closes

1 March 2010: Admission of students from the 2nd round of applicants

1 April 2010: Final day to pay the Course Fee