Back معهد الدراسات الإسماعيلية Arabic İsmaili Araşdırmaları İnstitutu Azerbaijani Institute of Ismaili Studies German مؤسسه مطالعات اسماعیلی Persian Ismoiliy tadqiqotlar instituti Uzbek

Institute of Ismaili Studies

Institute of Ismaili Studies
Established1977
Location
London
,
United Kingdom
Websitewww.iis.ac.uk

The Institute of Ismaili Studies (IIS) is a research institute in London, United Kingdom.[1] It aims to promote the study of Muslim cultures and societies, both historical and contemporary, in order to foster a greater understanding of their relationships with other societies and faiths.[2] It also functions as a gathering point for the Ismaili community as it endeavors to understand its own history and thought, including the often neglected fields of esoteric Islam and Shi'ism.[3]

The institute draws upon the worldwide knowledge and experience of various institutions and scholars to create awareness through initiatives, publications, and partnerships in the field of Islamic Studies.[4] Its library, which houses the largest-known accessible collection of Ismaili codices in the world, is a major resource in the field.[5] In addition to its research, the IIS offers two graduate programmes: the Graduate Programme in Islamic Studies and Humanities (GPISH) and the Secondary Teacher Education Programme (STEP).[6]

Established in 1977 by the Aga Khan, it functions under his guidance and works closely with the Institute for the Study of Muslim Civilizations at the Aga Khan University.[7]

  1. ^ "IIS Overview". Institute of Ismaili Studies. Archived from the original on 10 November 2007. Retrieved 29 October 2007.
  2. ^ "IIS Overview". Institute of Ismaili Studies. Archived from the original on 10 November 2007. Retrieved 29 October 2007.
  3. ^ Walker, Paul. "Institute of Ismaili Studies". Encyclopaedia Iranica. Retrieved 29 October 2007.
  4. ^ "IIS Overview". Institute of Ismaili Studies. Archived from the original on 10 November 2007. Retrieved 29 October 2007.
  5. ^ "The Library of the Institute of Ismaili Studies" (PDF). The Institute of Ismaili Studies. Archived from the original (pdf) on 21 February 2007. Retrieved 29 October 2007.
  6. ^ "IIS Graduate Studies". Institute of Ismaili Studies. Retrieved 26 September 2011.[permanent dead link‍]
  7. ^ Report of the Chancellor's Commission. "The Future of Aga Khan University: Evolution of a Vision". Archived from the original on 1 November 2007. Retrieved 29 October 2007.

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