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Established in 2007, the GTU’s Center for Islamic Studies (CIS) educates scholars and students of Islam and other faiths about the richness of the Islamic tradition and the diversity of Muslims. The Center for Islamic Studies generates innovative research and scholarship on Islamic texts and traditions in contemporary contexts and emphasizes study and dialogue within and across religious traditions, where pluralism, interreligious understanding, and public engagement are the basis of scholarship and service.
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Courses and Degree Programs
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Scholarships
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CIS Receives Grant from the Institute for Diversity and Civic Life (IDCL) Funded by the Henry Luce Foundation
The GTU's Center for Islamic Studies gratefully acknowledges it has received a grant from the Institute for Diversity and Civic Life (IDCL), made possible by funding from the Henry Luce Foundation.
Islamic Law Scholar Dr. Ahmed Khater Appointed to Full-Time Faculty Position
The Graduate Theological Union (GTU) is pleased to share that Dr. Ahmed Khater has moved from his role as an adjunct professor to a full-time teaching position in the Center for Islamic Studies.
Center for Islamic Studies Celebrates its 15th Anniversary
The Graduate Theological Union’s Center for Islamic Studies (CIS) is celebrating its 15th anniversary this year, a landmark milestone for the academic center.
Henry Luce Foundation Awards Urgent Needs Grant to the GTU
The Graduate Theological Union gratefully acknowledges that it has received a grant from the Henry Luce Foundation as part of its initiative to provide rapid support for community-based responses to t
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Summer 2023 Interreligious Research Grants | Madrasa-Midrasha Program
The GTU's Madrasa-Midrasha Program is pleased to announce summer research grants ranging from $250 to $1000 to support GTU students working on interreligious projects related to Judaism and/or Islam.
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Scholarships
Scholarships Available for CIS Students
CIS students in the MA and PhD programs are eligible for a range of generous financial aid packages and fellowships.