About the project
This is a fully online institute aimed at promoting the idea of integration of knowledge from an Islamic perspective. It aims to combine the revealed and the human acquired knowledge in the fields of social and human studies.
The Institute is officially registered in Tbilisi, Georgia. However, since the institute operates online, it does not have to be physically present in any one location.
This program is designed for university graduates with a bachelor’s degree in any field.
Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Islamic Thought and Knowledge Integration has been granted full accreditation by the International Centre for Muslim World Education and Research (iMET) at the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM). The power to accredit Islamic-based educational programs has been granted to IIUM by the Malaysian Qualification Agency (Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia).
Sure. In fact, we welcome students of all faiths and beliefs to discover with us the Islamic intellectual legacy and contemporary developments with an interdisciplinary and integrated approach.
All our faculty members hold at least a Doctorate degree with extensive publishing, research and teaching experience.
Currently, the Institute provides full scholarships to all eligible students.
It’s a 40-credit hour program. To fulfill program requirements and graduate with the Masters degree from IKI Academy, students must complete 4 fundamental courses, 5 core courses, 3 electives, and a final research project. The program is designed to be completed within a maximum of 18 months.
The teaching is conducted fully online with synchronous and asynchronous teaching methods with video lectures and face-to-face discussions. Students will have access to study materials via the institute’s learning management system.
Good computer/laptop and smartphone/tablet with stable broadband internet connection.
Fill up the official application form [https://ikiacademy.org/apply]. The institute will contact you within seven working days to acknowledge the receipt of your application.
Yes, if you intend to register for the English version of the program. To perform well in this course, students should speak, read, and understand English at least at upper intermediate level. However, this program is also taught in Russian.
The program is designed to offer an integrated perspective in the field of Islamic Thought. There are courses that deal with basic Islamic principles and focus on their application, which can be a good introduction for students without an Islamic background. It is advisable that the students enroll in these courses prior to the more advanced courses, and be willing to engage in extensive reading to improve their understanding and knowledge about Islam.