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STEP students bring teaching into practice
STEP students share how Field Teaching Practice bridges theory and practice, shaping reflective, multilingual, and community-focused teaching across contexts from Syria to Pakistan and India.
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UCL–IIS collaboration on education and justice
A joint UCL–IIS module brought together 25 students from 17 countries to explore education, justice, and global challenges through interdisciplinary learning at the Aga Khan Centre.
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Call for Papers: Fatimid Sicily – History, Memory, and Legacy
A call for papers for an international conference exploring the history and legacy of Fatimid rule in Sicily. Scholars are invited to submit abstracts examining new sources, material evidence, and emerging research approaches.
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MENACASEA 2026: Music, dance and spirituality in Muslim contexts
The Institute of Ismaili Studies and MENACASEA invite scholars and artists to a three-day symposium examining music, dance and spirituality across the Middle East, North Africa, Central Asia and Islamic Southeast Asia.
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About us
The Institute of Ismaili Studies, established in 1977, is a higher education, research and teaching institution dedicated to high-quality scholarship and education on Islam and Muslim societies, with a particular focus on Ismaili and broader Shiʿi studies, encompassing their historical and geographical contexts.
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Graduate studies
We currently offer two graduate programmes that attract students from Ismaili communities worldwide.
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Short Courses
Our Short Courses introduce participants to social, cultural, and civilisational approaches to the study of Islam and Muslim societies, with a particular focus on Ismaili contexts.
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Scholarship and Fellowship
The Institute offers several scholarship and fellowship programmes to suitable candidates with a focus on Islamic studies or other areas of interest to IIS.
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Discover our research
Research at IIS seeks to contribute to the field of Islamic studies in general, with a particular focus on Shiʿi and Ismaili studies.
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Explore our publications
The Institute of Ismaili Studies publishes works by its own scholars as well as from the academic community outside the Institute.
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Exhibition
A virtual tour of Canticle of the Birds exhibition
Take a virtual tour of Canticle of the Birds, a mixed-media exhibition at the Aga Khan Centre Gallery. Inspired by Farid al-Din Attar’s allegorical work, the exhibition explores themes of spiritual journey, transformation, and the relationship between humans and the natural world.
Explore now
Research
Exploring Gender, Ethics and Emotions in the Qur’an
Dr Karen Bauer talks about her research in Qur’anic studies at IIS, exploring gender, ethics, and interpretation within the work of the Qur’anic Studies Unit.
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Heritage
Sources of Modern Ismaili History
In this video, Dr Karim Javan introduces two unpublished works that shed new light on modern Ismaili history and the early decades of the Imamat in India.
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Upcoming events
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29
Apr 26
Book launch
A Practical Guide to Critical Religion
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28
May 26
Conference
Digital Futures: The Digital Humanities in Islamic Studies
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Latest News
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21 Apr 2026
From London to home: STEP students reflect on Field Teaching Practice
14 Apr 2026
UCL–IIS Collaboration Explores Global Challenges in Education and Justice
10 Apr 2026
IIS celebrates graduates from the STEP C-16 and GPISH Class of 2026
02 Apr 2026
“Elemental” Conference Explores Ismaili Perspectives on Elements
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STEP students bring teaching into practice
STEP students share how Field Teaching Practice bridges theory and practice, shaping reflective, multilingual, and community-focused teaching across contexts from Syria to Pakistan and India.
Find out more
UCL–IIS collaboration on education and justice
A joint UCL–IIS module brought together 25 students from 17 countries to explore education, justice, and global challenges through interdisciplinary learning at the Aga Khan Centre.
Find out more
Call for Papers: Fatimid Sicily – History, Memory, and Legacy
A call for papers for an international conference exploring the history and legacy of Fatimid rule in Sicily. Scholars are invited to submit abstracts examining new sources, material evidence, and emerging research approaches.
Find out more
MENACASEA 2026: Music, dance and spirituality in Muslim contexts
The Institute of Ismaili Studies and MENACASEA invite scholars and artists to a three-day symposium examining music, dance and spirituality across the Middle East, North Africa, Central Asia and Islamic Southeast Asia.
Find out more
About us
The Institute of Ismaili Studies, established in 1977, is a higher education, research and teaching institution dedicated to high-quality scholarship and education on Islam and Muslim societies, with a particular focus on Ismaili and broader Shiʿi studies, encompassing their historical and geographical contexts.
Read more
Study with us
Graduate studies
We currently offer two graduate programmes that attract students from Ismaili communities worldwide.
Find out more
Short Courses
Our Short Courses introduce participants to social, cultural, and civilisational approaches to the study of Islam and Muslim societies, with a particular focus on Ismaili contexts.
Find out more
Scholarship and Fellowship
The Institute offers several scholarship and fellowship programmes to suitable candidates with a focus on Islamic studies or other areas of interest to IIS.
Find out more
Discover our research
Research at IIS seeks to contribute to the field of Islamic studies in general, with a particular focus on Shiʿi and Ismaili studies.
Find out more
Explore our publications
The Institute of Ismaili Studies publishes works by its own scholars as well as from the academic community outside the Institute.
Find out more
Exhibition
A virtual tour of Canticle of the Birds exhibition
Take a virtual tour of Canticle of the Birds, a mixed-media exhibition at the Aga Khan Centre Gallery. Inspired by Farid al-Din Attar’s allegorical work, the exhibition explores themes of spiritual journey, transformation, and the relationship between humans and the natural world.
Explore now
Research
Exploring Gender, Ethics and Emotions in the Qur’an
Dr Karen Bauer talks about her research in Qur’anic studies at IIS, exploring gender, ethics, and interpretation within the work of the Qur’anic Studies Unit.
Find out more
Heritage
Sources of Modern Ismaili History
In this video, Dr Karim Javan introduces two unpublished works that shed new light on modern Ismaili history and the early decades of the Imamat in India.
Find out more
Upcoming events
All events
29
Apr 26
Book launch
A Practical Guide to Critical Religion
View event details
28
May 26
Conference
Digital Futures: The Digital Humanities in Islamic Studies
View event details
Latest News
All news
21 Apr 2026
From London to home: STEP students reflect on Field Teaching Practice
14 Apr 2026
UCL–IIS Collaboration Explores Global Challenges in Education and Justice
10 Apr 2026
IIS celebrates graduates from the STEP C-16 and GPISH Class of 2026
02 Apr 2026
“Elemental” Conference Explores Ismaili Perspectives on Elements
All news
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