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.
Learn MoreMaster of Divinity
The Master of Divinity prepares students for professional chaplaincy and pastoral leadership — rooted in the Islamic tradition and American pluralism.
Learn MoreDoctor of Ministry
The Doctor of Ministry is designed for experienced professionals seeking to expand their leadership impact through advanced research, innovation, and public service.
Learn MoreWe Host 60+ World-Renowned Visiting Faculty
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Dr. Rami Nashashibi
IMAN ChicagoDr. Sherman Jackson
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Dr. Mariam Sheibani
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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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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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