The Islamic Institute for Postgraduate Studies in Sayyida Zainab  , Damascus (Syria) is a new and exciting development in teaching and research in the study of Islam. It is an independent institute set up by The World Federation of Khoja Shia Ithna-Asheri Muslim Communities that combines standard Islamic Seminary training modules with modern academic subjects.
The Institute offers a four year programme that is designed:
- To provide an in depth study of the Quran and its exegesis, Sciences of Traditions, Theology, Jurisprudence (General and Principles), Logic, History, Philosophy and Ethics.
- To provide the intellectual capability for the non-confrontational defence of Islam and for the favourable presentation of Islam as per the teachings of the followers of the Members of the Household of the Prophet
- To develop confidence in leading of all forms of congregational prayers, lecturing and conducting seminars in the language of the community and the performance of all practical religious services.
- To develop the competences necessary for undertaking guidance of community institutions like children's Madressah, schools, youth camps, seminars etc., and for relating to all age and gender groups within a community.
Upon the successful completion of the taught modules, participants will proceed to write and submit an MA dissertation, that is accredited by a renowned University in England. This will be a personal research project in a field of one's choosing. Although it will involve mostly personal study, there will be ample opportunities for individual tutorial support.
The academic niche of the Institute places it as one of the key post-orientalist, post-traditionalist, and multicultural institutions in the world, where participants will be acquainted with a range of model, pioneering studies and methodological and interpretive approaches in each relevant field of Islamic thought.
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