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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.

Graduate-Level Islamic Education You Can Afford!

Muslim American Leaders Grounded in Classical Theology, Trained for Contemporary Challenges

Testimonials

Recent Stories

First Alum Appointed to TISA Board

Nosheen Khan ’24 was voted on the TISA Board at its annual meeting on May 31, 2024. This historic appointment adds the voice of the students to the Board’s deliberations. Dr. Iqbal Unus, Board Chair, stated that “Alum Nosheen Khan’s addition to the Board marks a new era in the Board’s development. As

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Arif Kabir Named 2024 PIOUS Selod Scholar

Arif Kabir of Laurel, Maryland was recently awarded one of the prestigious TISA PIOUS Selod Scholarships. The PIOUS – Farooq I. Selod Scholarship is named after Dr. Farooq I. Selod (d. May 2020), a respected medical doctor who was very civically engaged in both the Muslim community and the broader US society.

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The Fundamentals of Prophetic Leadership…

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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    I Shall Not Hate –…

    NATIONAL BESTSELLER - Search for Common Ground AwardMiddle East Institute AwardFinalist, Sakharov Prize for Freedom of ThoughtStavros Niarchos Prize for...

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      Fundraising for Muslim Nonprofits

      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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        Women’s Initiative in Learning &…

        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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          Islamic Leadership and Management (ILM)…

          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 at the ISNA Convention…

            TISA hosted a hospitality suite at the 61st ISNA Convention in Dallas this year. The event attracted a wide range...

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              First Alum Appointed to TISA…

              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 Named 2024 PIOUS…

                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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                  Inaugural Commencement Ceremony 2024

                  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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                    Class of 2024

                    Nosheen Khan is of Pakistani descent and currently live in Sacramento, CA. She volunteers at Tarbiya Institute and a couple...

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                      Upcoming Events

                      29th Annual SouthEast ICNA-MAS Convention

                      On 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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