Professional graduate study combining Islamic knowledge, spiritual formation, and practical preparation for religious, educational, pastoral, and community leadership.
Foundational study in Islamic belief, practice, and spirituality, supporting personal reflection, further learning, and service.
Fellowships, public lectures, workshops, and continuing education that connect Islamic learning with the needs of our wider community.
Milestones from our community, opportunities to study, and leadership in service.
Honoring our third graduating class, inspired by certainty in faith and steadfast service.
Students and faculty gathered in Dedham for learning, shared worship, reflection, and community.
Explore the Master in Islamic Religious Leadership program. Apply by December 15, 2026.
Support the education, spiritual formation, and service of the next generation of American Muslim religious leaders.
OUR MISSION IN ACTION
See how the Seminary brings faith, scholarship, and service together to prepare religious leaders for the American Muslim community.
The Master of Islamic Religious Leadership (MIRL) program equips students with a deep understanding of Islam, the contemporary context of the modern world, and the skills necessary to serve organizations in various capacities.
“BIS has sacralized my leadership work through the sacred knowledge that it continues to impart on me.”
“I wanted to take the next step, relying not on my random readings for my growth and those around me but confidently giving dawah.”
