From working with fragile manuscripts to ensuring that Text Encoding Initiative (TEI) standards are met when preparing critical editions, from understanding how citations are used in research papers, to taking advantage of the latest software advances to automate research, the digital revolution has unleased a sea-change in how scholarship is conducted in the humanities. At the same time, it has also revealed that many age-old tools and skills are still indispensable. Through experiential learning in the field of Islamic Studies, this course will give students hands-on exposure to both primary and secondary scholarship — from working with manuscripts to learning how digital advances can facilitate and improve the papers and books we write.