This blog deals with the theory and practice of studying Islam, encompassing all stages and levels of education. There is a strong focus on three aspects of the study of Islam: 1) the historical dimension looks at how aspects of the study of Islam developed or remained consistent since the time of Prophet Muhammad; 2) current issues in the study of Islam; and 3) methodologies of scholarship on Islam (including Western perspectives). Useful and constructive contributions (to be moderated) are invited on any of these three aspects on the study of Islam.