Organisation profile

Organisation profile

The College of Islamic Studies (CIS) provides a unique platform that contributes to critical intellectual debates on Islam in a global context, through its blended academic programs and an immersive learning experience; as well as its distinguished research division, which includes several research centers and clusters.

The college’s graduate and PhD programs equip students with the training and skills required to pursue careers in academia and research, as well as the cultural, business, and finance sectors, through the specialized tracks that are offered and year-round development opportunities.

Faculty and Research Areas

CIS’ faculty are established experts within their respective fields who not only incorporate curriculum-based instruction, but also encourage inquiry and intellectual pursuits that extend beyond the traditional classroom. In addition, CIS’ faculty are actively engaged in conducting research and contributing to global scholarship in a wide range of research areas, inter alia, including:

  • Fiqh and society
  • Islam and modernity
  • Theological and philosophical ethics
  • Applied Islamic ethics (Islamic bioethics, migration and human rights, etc.)
  • Islamic social finance and economy
  • Green financing and impact investing
  • Fintech and digital banking
  • Islamic banking and financial markets
  • Sustainable development and faith
  • Global governance and religion
  • Preservation of heritage and cultural identity in Muslim societies
  • Trends and typologies of Islamic architecture
  • Islam and Clinical Psychology
  • Islam and Civilization
  • Rooted Futures

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