Twelve courses, taken one at a time.
One year. Three terms. Twelve courses. The program is built around inquiry, not memorization.
Twelve courses, taken one at a time.
One year. Three terms. Twelve courses. Built around inquiry, not memorization.
How a course is built.
Each course combines live instruction, guided discussion, and independent work. The format holds across every course.
Core courses and the capstone are always full courses.
Electives only. Two short courses count as one full elective.
A weekly live lecture
A live Q&A with the instructor
Readings and activities on the LMS
What the certificate requires.
Twelve courses in all, completed over about one year. The path is clear and the requirements are set.
12 courses totalCore courses
Required for every student. Aqeedah, Fiqh, Hadith, Tafsir, Seerah, Islamic History, plus Qur'an and Arabic.
Electives
Your choice. Each can be a full 14-week course, or two 7-week short courses that count as one.
Capstone project
A paper or a community project, reviewed by an external committee and presented in public.
The year, by term.
ISA is organized across three terms: Fall, Spring, and Summer. The curriculum balances core Islamic disciplines with electives, and lets you set your own pace.
ISA is organized across three terms: Fall, Spring, and Summer. The curriculum balances core disciplines with electives, at your own pace.
Qur'an (Level 1) and Arabic (Level 1) are required core courses. You can enroll in either one in any term.
Required core courses. Enroll in either one in any term.
The course catalog.
Eight core courses form the required foundation. Tap any course to read its description, outcomes, and price.
The course catalog.
Eight core courses form the required foundation. Tap any course for its description, outcomes, and price.
Course detail coming soon.
Electives
Go deeper in the areas you choose. Open to every student.Course detail coming soon.
Electives
Go deeper in the areas you choose. Open to every student.
The capstone.
The final requirement. Students apply their learning to a real-world context, with academic advising throughout. Every capstone is reviewed by an external committee and presented in public.
Academic paper
A written work that applies the methods and questions studied across the certificate. Topic chosen with an advisor.
Community project
An interfaith event, a workshop, or a public presentation that serves the wider community.
THE SEPTEMBER 2026 COHORT
Ready to begin?
The next cohort begins in September 2026. Early-bird pricing is open for the first 20 students.