The Tokat Institute for Advanced Islamic Studies is a non-partisan academic body that is informed by a broad and robust approach to Islamic studies. Led by an internationally renowned team of specialists, it draws from the best traditions of scholarship in Islamic thought, taking in fields as diverse and interconnected as philosophy, mysticism, rational theology, science, logic, art, and literature.
We are committed to fostering academic excellence in every domain pertaining to the study of Islam’s rich intellectual and spiritual heritage and are guided by a global perspective on education and learning that seeks to overcome barriers of time and space. This open-border concept ensures the delivery of high-quality lectures and courses in Islamic thought by the world’s leading scholars who combine traditional and modern pedagogical methods.
The Institute is also dedicated to the dissemination of original and relevant research in Islamic studies through the support of academic publications, themed conferences, book completion grants, article prizes, dissertation awards, and writing stipends.