Meehan, Mark W. creator text bibliography Electronic books. Electronic books. xx Newcastle upon Tyne Cambridge Scholars Publishing 2013 monographic eng 1 online resource (197 pages) This book investigates the development and function of the Institute of Traditional Islamic Art and Architecture (ITIAA) in Amman, Jordan. A vertical case study using grounded theory methodology, the research creates a rich and holistic understanding of the Institute. Specific areas of study include the factors involved in the founding of the Institute within the context of Arab and Jordanian higher education, the role of traditional Islamic philosophy in the function of the Institute, and th ... TABLE OF CONTENTS; CHAPTER ONE; Statement of the Problem and Research Questions; Definition of Key Concepts; Conceptual Framework; The Context of the Research; The Current Jordanian System of Education; Contributions; Summary; CHAPTER TWO; Islam and Modernity; Modernity; Blaming Islam; Understanding Islam; Reforming Islam; Returning to Islam; The Dynamic between Arab-Muslim Thoughtand Modernity; 'Aqli, Naqli and Tradition Islamic Epistemology; Liminal; Liminal in Arab Culture and Higher Education; Higher Education in the Middle East; Summary; CHAPTER THREE; Theory; Why Grounded Theory. The Use of Grounded Theory MethodologyRationale for Methodological Approachand Site Selection Method; Site Selection; Participant Selection; Data Gathering Methods and Procedures; Data Analysis Procedures; Discussion of Positionality; Positionality and Critical Theory; Threats to Validity; Considerations and Implications; Limitations; Significance; CHAPTER FOUR; The League of Arab States; The United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization; The Arab League Educational, Cultural, and ScientificOrganization; The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research. The Jordanian Higher EducationAccreditation CommissionWorld Islamic Science and Education University; The Institute of Traditional Islamic Art and Architecture; The Historic Development of ITIAA; The Current Function of ITIAA; Enrollment Management at ITIAA; ITIAA's Self-perception of Uniqueness; Conclusions; CHAPTER FIVE; Traditional Islamic Philosophy and ITIAA'sView of Art; Metaphysics; Physical Forms; The Role of the Artist as Mediator; The Role of the Community; Traditional Islamic Philosophy and the ITIAAPhysical Plant; Traditional Islamic Philosophy and the Institute's Faculty. Traditional Islamic Philosophy and the Institute'sCurriculumTraditional Islamic Pholosophy and the Students of the Institute ; Student Survey Responses; Student Interview Responses; Conclusions; CHAPTER SIX; General Understanding ; The Role; The Function of Communitas; Value Synthesis; Products of Liminality and their Anticipated Rolein Jordan; The Pervasive Role of Beauty; Conclusions; CHAPTER SEVEN; Research Summary; Implications of the Study; Reflection on Method and Results; Funding as a Definitive Aspect of the Research Process; Potential Further Research; WORKS CITED. Includes bibliographical references. English. a-jo--- Education, Higher Jordan Islamic education Philosophy RELIGION Biblical Studies New Testament Education, Higher Islamic education Philosophy Jordan Islam 19th century Islam 20th century Islamic modernism Religion BP42 .M384 2013 228.367 Meehan, Mark W. Newcastle upon Tyne : Cambridge Scholars Publishing, ©2013 9781443852760 1443852767 http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=649559 http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&AN=649559 http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=649559 http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&AN=649559 EBLCP 131019 20200709060000.0 ocn861081665 eng