The Global Virtual Madrasah
For the Rooted Revival of the heart and mind
What is Usul Academy?
Our Programs
Degree, diploma and certificate programs taught entirely online, with summer retreats in Istanbul.
BA in Comparative Islamic Studies
Our 4-year flagship Honor's Program composed of traditional Islamic Disciplines and Comparative Social Sciences.
MA in Advanced Comparative Islamic Studies
Our rigorous two-year program for students who are advanced in Islamic Studies, designed for more in-depth and specialized research in Islamic Studies and Comparative Social Sciences.
Academic Arabic Program
Our 1-year preparatory Arabic program, especially designed to equip students for Islamic Studies, open to student from every level year-round.
Diploma in Islamic Psychology
Our 9-month program in partnership with Khalil Center designed for professionals in the field of psychology with a background in Islamic Studies.
Diploma in Comparative Social Sciences
Our 9-month program composed purely of our uniquely curated courses in Comparative Social Sciences, to bring Islamic into conversation with contemporary issues and debates.
Diploma in Islamic Foundations
Our 9-month program composed of introductory courses in Islamic Disciplines in English, designed to equip students and professionals with a solid background in Islamic Studies. A pre-cursor for upcoming specialized diplomas.
Graduate Certificate in Multiplex Education
This 12-month diploma brings traditional Islamic knowledge and practice into dialogue with contemporary educational theory and practice designed for educators in the field of Islamic Education.
News and Events
Celebrating a Milestone: Usul Academy’s Inaugural BA and MA Graduation
After years of dedication, 14 students have successfully completed their four year Bachelor’s degree in Comparative Islamic Studies, and 3 students have earned their two year Master’s degree.
Usul Talks with Dr. Rezart Beka
This lecture explores how scholars of fiqh al-wāqi conceptualize and theorize reality within their renewal discourse. It examines the continuities and departures from classical Islamic epistemological discussions on al-wāqi, shedding light on how these contemporary approaches contribute to reimagining Islamic law today.
Academic Arabic Program Student Forum 2024
Watch as our graduating Academic Arabic students present their research at our student forum presentations in Istanbul during the Summer 2024 Intensive.
Futuwwah: Noble Character now available on Amazon
Our book Futuwwah: Noble character is now available on Amazon!
Usul Talks with Dr. Samir Mahmoud and Dr. Mujadad Zaman
This discussion between Dr. Samir Mahmoud and Dr. Mujaddad Zaman will explore the failures of the modern secular university and why indigenous Muslim institutions of learning are so important.
Usul Talks with Shaykh Ahmed Hussein El Azhary
Join us online this Thursday, February 1st at 1pm Istanbul time, as we traverse through time and text, celebrating and understanding the enduring legacy and promising future of Islamic scholarly reading practices.
What our students say
The Usul curriculum is unique because it caters to the challenges of our time while being rooted in the tradition.
What is being offered at Usul Academy is not only an accurate intellectual representation of our tradition, but also a practical and spiritual one. Two aspects of Usul really stand out: suhba and pedagogy.
For those college students and working professionals wanting to further their knowledge of the Islamic tradition as well as those wanting to start on this path, Usul Academy is the answer. With proficient teachers well versed in both the Islamic and Western Traditions, the student will certainly reap a holistic discernment of our faith and the modern world.
The main highlight of the program was the quality and expertise of the teachers. Their passion for teaching and eagerness to see the students improve was palpable. Additionally, the small class sizes were a positive highlight.