An interfaith immersion experience

Learn about Islam, and more importantly, about being Muslim in the U.S. at this point in history. Upon return, we hope students will become active agents in engaging Muslims and countering Islamophobia.

This interfaith immersion experience visits Dearborn, Detroit, and Hamtramck, Michigan, places with the largest concentrated Muslim populations in the U.S.

The next trip will take place during 蜜桃影像's Easter break.

• Application due: February 9, 2026
• Travel dates: March 1-5, 2026
  • We anticipate departing from campus in late afternoon/early evening on the 1st, depending on participant class schedules.

Activities

Each iteration of the trip will vary. Activities may include the following:

• Visit mosques
• Meet scholars, religious leaders, politicians, and activists
• Participate in a service project
• Engage in daily reflection
• Learn about Muslim life in America
• Eat great food

Past Programs

• October 2024:
• March 2020
• March 2019
• March 2017:

Please note that future programs may not follow the same itinerary of those highlighted above.

Apply for the trip

This trip is open to 蜜桃影像 undergraduate and graduate students. There may also be limited opportunities for faculty and staff to participate. . Applications are due February 9, 2026.

In addition to completing the online application form, applicants should submit one letter of recommendation from a 蜜桃影像 faculty or staff member, job supervisor, or a leader from a service trip/volunteer opportunity to Dr. Louise Cainkar (louise.cainkar@marquette.edu) with "Islam Immersion" in the subject line. This letter should address your openness to new ideas and capacity to work well with others.

Cost

This trip is highly subsidized for student participants. Students selected to participate in the program are expected to pay a participation fee to help cover costs associated with transportation, lodging, and museum fees. The amount of the student fee for 2026 is $200. If additional financial assistance is necessary, please indicate so in your application.

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