Our curriculum is religiously rooted in our faith traditions, and contextually relevant to the challenges, experiences and concerns of our communities today.
Our approach is academically rigorous & practically-orientated, requiring students to think critically and develop the right skills to serve their communities effectively.
Our faculty are community-connected & intellectually inspiring, serving as active leaders & scholars in institutions, masjids, and organizations across N. America.
In today’s turbulent world, the need for effective and ethical leadership has never been more urgent. To address this need, the CEEOL—a partnership between TISA and Rabata, two institutions committed to developing Islamically knowledgeable and ethical leaders—has ventured over the past year to craft a distinctive short course. This program brought
NATIONAL BESTSELLER – Search for Common Ground AwardMiddle East Institute AwardFinalist, Sakharov Prize for Freedom of ThoughtStavros Niarchos Prize for SurvivorshipNobel Peace Prize nominee. “A necessary lesson against hatred and revenge” – Elie Wiesel, Nobel Peace Prize laureate. “In this book, Doctor Abuelaish expresses a remarkable commitment to forgiveness and
In today’s turbulent world, the need for effective and ethical leadership has never been more urgent. To address this need,...
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NATIONAL BESTSELLER - Search for Common Ground AwardMiddle East Institute AwardFinalist, Sakharov Prize for Freedom of ThoughtStavros Niarchos Prize for...
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Join us for a unique professional development experience on October 26-27, 2024, at the Islamic Seminary of America (TISA) in...
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TISA recognizes the pivotal role that women play in shaping our communities, institutions, and the future of Islamic leadership. Women's...
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At its biweekly meeting on September 4, 2024, the TISA Academic Council voted to approve a new 5-course, 15-credit certificate...
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TISA hosted a hospitality suite at the 61st ISNA Convention in Dallas this year. The event attracted a wide range...
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Nosheen Khan '24 was voted on the TISA Board at its annual meeting on May 31, 2024. This historic appointment...
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Arif Kabir of Laurel, Maryland was recently awarded one of the prestigious TISA PIOUS Selod Scholarships. The PIOUS - Farooq I. Selod...
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TISA had its inaugural commencement ceremony on June 1, 2024. We were truly honored to have a five-time Nobel Peace...
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Nosheen Khan is of Pakistani descent and currently live in Sacramento, CA. She volunteers at Tarbiya Institute and a couple...
Read MoreOn December 20-22, join TISA Advisory Board member Imam Siraj Wahhaj, Prof. Dr. Jimmy Jones, TISA alums, and students at the 29th Annual Southeast ICNA-MAS Convention in Atlanta, GA. You […]
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