MA in Islamic Studies

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A Masters in Islamic Studies is ideal for students interested serving as a teacher in Islamic schools, public schools or junior colleges. Learn More

MDiv Degree

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The Master of Divinity (MDiv) is for those students who want to pursue a career as an imam, scholar-in-resident or chaplain. Learn More

Graduate Certificate

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A certificate in Islamic Studies allows students to concentrate on the basic theory & practices of the Islamic subjects and sciences. Learn More

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What Makes TISA Different?

OUR CURRICULUM

Our curriculum is religiously rooted in our faith traditions, and contextually relevant to the challenges, experiences and concerns of our communities today.

OUR APPROACH

Our approach is academically rigorous & practically-orientated, requiring students to think critically and develop the right skills to serve their communities effectively.

OUR FACULTY

Our faculty are community-connected & intellectually inspiring, serving as active leaders & scholars in institutions, masjids, and organizations across N. America.

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Testimonials

At TISA, they don't shy away from discussing controversial topics. They make the environment very open and conducive towards having a very relaxed conversation about whatever topics are on your mind.

Studying Comparative Fiqh has always been a dream, and it was not often accessible to me in the past. The environment at TISA encourages critical discussions and engagement.

The education at TISA has increased my faith without a doubt from a brand new angle. It gives me the tools that I need to raise my children as believing Muslims in the society we live in today.

Studying at TISA is a great blessing from Allah. I find TISA’s vision and mission to be a solid opportunity to connect the world of academia with the people of the inner cities and this graduate degree from TISA is my entry into the realm of academia.

At TISA, I feel empowered to attain an education that equips me with the ability to respond and react to the challenges in my local landscape. It's so enriching to learn with students that come from various disciplines.

Recent Stories

Building Bridges Through Dialogue: Reflections on the ERLI Interfaith Workshop By: Saadia Abbasi – TISA Graduate Student

This June, I had the opportunity to attend the Emerging Religious Leaders Intensive (ERLI), a week-long residential interfaith immersion hosted by the Institute for Islamic, Christian, and Jewish Studies (ICJS). This thoughtfully structured program brought together Christian, Jewish, and Muslim students training for leadership roles in their communities. What made the experience

TISA Committee and Advisory Board Appointments

Eugene “Abdul Muhaymin Al-Salim” Priester, III ’24, and Harvard Divinity School grad Salma Kazmi have been appointed to TISA’s Presidential Search Committee. They join Atty. Roula Allouch (Chair), Dean Dr. Yasir Qadhi, Executive Vice President Dr. Jimmy Jones, and Board Chair Dr. Iqbal Unus. Board Chair/Acting President Dr. Iqbal Unus also announced recently that Salma

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September 2025

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