Islamic Studies Curriculum
Consulting Service *
The Konak Institute offers specialized consultancy services in religious education, developed through decades of experience in teaching, curriculum design, and community-based learning. Our work combines academic expertise, deep knowledge of classical Islamic scholarship, and contemporary insights in child psychology and pedagogy to support communities in providing meaningful and effective religious education for children and youth.
Our consultancy service is grounded in a clear understanding of the realities and challenges faced by mosques and Islamic centers today, particularly those serving Albanian Muslim communities in the diaspora. Many weekend school programs operate with limited staff, few teaching hours, and mixed-age groups. The Konak Institute responds to these conditions with tailored support that reflects both the richness of Islamic tradition and the practical needs of modern communities.
A cornerstone of this service is our ongoing work in developing a new curriculum for mosque-based weekend education and religious homeschooling. This curriculum is values-based, light, and spiritually nourishing, focusing on core beliefs, ethics, and emotional well-being. It is designed to be adaptable, easy to implement by imams, mosque teachers, and parents, and sensitive to the psychological development and lived realities of children in contemporary society.
Our team provides comprehensive support, including teacher training workshops, lesson planning guidance, and long-term curriculum development. We have already offered these services to Albanian Muslim communities in Switzerland and the United States, with positive results and ongoing collaborations.
Through this work, the Konak Institute seeks to help communities offer religious education that is intellectually sound, emotionally supportive, and spiritually transformative, cultivating confident young Muslims who are grounded in faith and equipped to navigate the modern world with integrity and understanding.
We welcome mosques, schools, community organizations, and families interested in strengthening their religious education programs to reach out to us. Whether you're starting a new weekend school, looking to improve your current curriculum, or seeking training for your teachers, our team is here to support you.
Contact us today to discuss how we can assist with your community’s educational needs and help you build a program that is meaningful, practical, and rooted in both tradition and care for the next generation.