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Bayan is training the next generation of American Muslim leaders by bridging tradition with modern context.

Founded in 2011, Bayan Islamic Graduate School is a pioneering institution dedicated to cultivating ethical leaders and scholars grounded in the Islamic tradition. Through rigorous academic programs, personalized mentorship, and a commitment to community service, Bayan equips students to lead with both intellectual depth and moral clarity. The result? Graduates who are not only knowledgeable, but deeply invested in uplifting the communities and world around them.

What We Teach

Our Academic Programs

Master of Arts

Bayan’s Master of Arts offers deep engagement in classical Islamic scholarship across theology, law, spirituality, and modern challenges — with multiple concentrations.

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Master of Divinity

The Master of Divinity prepares students for professional chaplaincy and pastoral leadership — rooted in the Islamic tradition and American pluralism.

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Doctor of Ministry

The Doctor of Ministry is designed for experienced professionals seeking to expand their leadership impact through advanced research, innovation, and public service.

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We Host 60+ World-Renowned Visiting Faculty

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Dr. Rami Nashashibi
IMAN Chicago
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Dr. Sherman Jackson
University of Southern California
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Dr. Mariam Sheibani
Brandeis University
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Dr. Ingrid Mattson
University of Western Ontario
Travel with Bayan and Learn Islamic History

Faculty-led tours for everyone

Bayan has been offering faculty-led tours to world heritage destinations since 2017, with previous tours to Southern Spain, Morocco, Malaysia, Cambodia & Vietnam, Uzbekistan, Iran, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Jerusalem & Jordan, Turkey, Egypt, and Senegal & The Gambia, with exciting new destinations being planned in the coming years.​

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Nepal
January 4 - 15, 2026
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Senegal and Gambia
January 16 - 26, 2026
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New York
September 27 - 28, 2025
Support Students

Muhammad Ali Scholarship Fund for Spiritual Leadership

Bayan Islamic Graduate School, with the support of the Ali family, is excited to have you be a part of the Muhammad Ali Scholarship Fund for Spiritual Leadership.

Meet Bayan’s Alumni Across the U.S.

Bayan graduates are making a powerful impact from coast to coast — serving as imams, chaplains, scholars, and civic leaders rooted in the Islamic tradition and committed to justice and compassion.

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