Muslims in East Africa Develop Their Own Higher-Education Options.

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Church Related Colleges; College Curriculum; Curriculum Design; Educational Trends; Foreign Countries; Higher Education; International Education; Islam; Muslims; Private Colleges; Religious Education; Trend Analysis; Womens Education

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Private Islamic universities are increasing in East Africa, where higher education is increasingly privatized and diversified. The progressive scholars behind the trend are seeking opportunities for dynamic encounters between Islam and modern secular disciplines. The model is the 11-year-old Islamic University in Uganda, which is now attempting to substantially increase women's enrollment. (MSE)

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EJ595371