Study tracks
Three ways to study with the Center.
Whether you are balancing work and family or ready to commit to full-time study, there is a route designed for your circumstances.
Religious education courses
A flexible, part-time track covering the Holy Qur'an, jurisprudence, beliefs, ethics, the Prophetic biography, and Islamic history. Graduates receive a certificate qualifying them to teach in Islamic schools, mosques, and centers.
Who it is for
Students balancing work, university, or family responsibilities alongside serious religious study.
Full-time hawza program
A five-year intensive course of study following the traditional hawza curriculum, adapted for Muslims living in the West, and preparing students for advanced study at Najaf al-Ashraf.
Who it is for
Students able to devote themselves entirely to religious study over five years.
Weekend school teacher training
A dedicated programme combining Islamic subjects with teaching methodology, educational psychology, child development, classroom management, and communication skills.
Who it is for
Current and future teachers in Saturday and Sunday Islamic schools across Western communities.