History

Hawza Established

Hawza Imam al-Husayn is established.

The college is established as the Islamic College for Advanced Studies (ICAS)

The publications department (ICAS Press) is established.

The College offers a Hawza programme. The Department of Distance Education is launched.

The College begins its partnership with Middlesex University with the validation of a BA (Hons) Islamic Studies programme.
The College is accredited with the British Accreditation Council (BAC).

The College joins the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS).

The College retains its accreditation with BAC.

A new level of cooperation begins between the College and Middlesex University with the introduction of MA Islamic Studies.
The College offers certificate courses in Islamic Banking and Qur’anic Arabic.
The Journal of Shi’a Islamic Studies (JSIS) is launched under ICAS Press.

ICAS is renamed ‘The Islamic College’ to reflect its growing higher education course provision.
MA Comparative Philosophy* is launched.
MA Islamic Studies (Distance Education)* is launched.
Islam and Human Rights is added to the College’s certificate course provision
The College joins the UK Postgraduate Application and Statistical Service (UKPASS).
Construction begins on a new campus building.

A new level of cooperation begins between the College and Middlesex University with the introduction of MA Islamic Studies.
The College offers certificate courses in Islamic Banking and Qur’anic Arabic.
The Journal of Shi’a Islamic Studies (JSIS) is launched under ICAS Press.

BA (Hons) Hawza Studies* is launched.
Foundation Year in Qur’anic Arabic* is launched.
MA Islamic Law* is launched.
Doctorate in Professional Studies* is launched.
BA (Hons) Islamic Studies* is revalidated.
MA Islamic Studies* is revalidated.
The College becomes a member of the UK Council of Graduate Education (UKCGE).

The Islamic College has been a center of excellence in Islamic education and research.

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