ISD 279 - Osseo Area Schools Community Education

Learn how to apply for citizenship (Form N-400), what to expect of the process, the interview and the USCIS Civics and English test to become a US Citizen.

Explore the similarities and differences between Islam and Christianity, including basic beliefs and practices in the context of both belief systems. Discuss how Muslims view God, Mary, and Jesus as well as verses from the Qur’an that are equivalent to the Ten Commandments. The focus is on the similarities of both faiths and opportunities in pursuing joint Muslim/Christian projects. Attendance at the introductory class What You Always Wanted to Know about Islam and Muslims is a good background, but not required.

World civilizations enrich and build upon each others contributions. Uncover contributions made by Muslims in different fields such as science, mathematics, astronomy, medicine, engineering, arts and more. You'll also learn about the origins of some of the commonly used words. Class overview will include a lot of examples so that you can easily relate to the content.

Historical records show a Muslim presence in MN that goes as far back as 1880. Current estimates put the Muslim population in MN at about 140,000. This class is based on the exhibit Tracks in the Snow - The MN Muslim Experience since 1880 which Islamic Resource Group put together with support from the MN Historical Society in 2014. You'll get an exclusive insight into the lives and experiences of MN Muslims from different cultural backgrounds and their pioneering work.

Always wanted to learn more about Islam and Muslims? Register for a better understanding of what Islam teaches and what Muslims practice. The class will introduce basic terminology, demographics and differences between religion and culture. Uncover the beliefs and practices of Muslims as well as religious celebrations. You'll also have the opportunity to get your questions answered first hand.