Academic Programs

An-Nour Islamic Studies Academy offers fully online, affordable, and academically rigorous programs designed to equip Christians for ministry and engagement in Muslim contexts. Whether you seek a graduate degree or want to deepen your understanding through a diploma or certificate, our programs blend academic depth with practical ministry preparation.

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Graduate Degrees

Duration: 24 months | Credits: 60 | Tuition: USD 5,600

Master of Arts in Islamic Studies (MA-IS)

Gain an advanced understanding of Islamic theology, Qur’anic studies, the life of Muhammad, and evangelistic approaches.

  • REM 501: Research Methodology (3)
  • SPF 502: Spiritual Formation (3)
  • REB 503: The Reliability of the Bible (3)
  • ADA 504: Advanced Apologetics (3)
  • UNI 505: Understanding Islam (3)  
  • LPM 506: The Life of Prophet Muhammad (3) 
  • HQH 507: The History of the Qur’an and the Hadith (3)
  • DAI 508: Dhimmitude and Apostasy in Islam (3)  
  • HSI 601: Hamartiology and Soteriology in Islam (3)  
  • SLJ 602: Sharia Law and Jihad (3) 
  • ISE 603: Islamic Eschatology (3)  
  • SEI 604: Sects in Islam (3)  
  • AMO 605: Answering Muslim Objections to the Gospel (3)
  • EVS 606: Evangelism Strategies (3)  
  • THE 701: Thesis (18)

Master of Arts in Polemics & Apologetics to Islam (MA-PAI)

Designed for apologists and teachers, this program critically examines Islamic sources and equips students to respond biblically.

  • REM 501: Research Methodology (3)  
  • SPF 502: Spiritual Formation (3)    
  • APM 503: Assessment of the Prophet Muhammad (3)  
  • HII 504: History of Islam (3)  
  • UNI 505: Understanding Islam (3)  
  • ASQ 506: Assessment of the Qur’an (3)  
  • ASH 507: Assessment of the Hadith (3)  
  • API 601: Apologetics and Polemics to Islam (3)  
  • SLJ 602: Sharia Law and Jihad (3)    
  • RIC 603: Responding to Islamic Christology (3)  
  • RIB 604: Responding to Islamic Bibliology (3)  
  • REB 605: The Reliability of the Bible (3)    
  • MMM 606: Methodology of the Ministry to Muslims (3)  
  • SYI 607: Syncretism in Islam (3)  
  • THE 702: Thesis (18)

Master of Arts in Christian-Muslim Relations (MA-CMR)

Focused on respectful engagement, dialogue, and understanding between Christians and Muslims.

  • REM 501: Research Methodology (3)  
  • SPF 502: Spiritual Formation (3)    
  • UQH 503: Understanding the Qur’an and the Hadith (3)  
  • UIC 504: Understanding Islamic Christology (3)  
  • USL 505: Understanding Sharia Law (3)  
  • IHT 506: Islamic History and Theology (3)  
  • ISP 507: Islamic Philosophy (3)  
  • CTI 601: Current Trends in Islam (3)  
  • ETD 602: Ethics and Dialogue (3)  
  • COR 603: Comparative Religion (3)   
  • HCM 604: History of Christian-Muslim Relations (3)  
  • CHA 605: Christian Apologetics (3)  
  • CCC 606: Cross-Cultural Communication (3)  
  • PCP 607: Principles of Church Planting in Islamic Contexts (3)  
  • THE 703: Thesis (18)

Master of Arts in Islamic History (MA-IH)

A research-based degree requiring deep analysis of historical and theological developments within Islam.

  • REM 501: Research Methodology (3)  
  • ARM 503: Advanced Research Methodology (3)  
  • THE 704: Thesis (54)

Associate Degree

Associate Degree in Islamic Studies (A-IS)

Duration: 24 months | Credits: 60 | Tuition: USD 3,600

Covers foundational Islamic theology, apologetics, and fieldwork.

  • STS 401: Study Skills (3)  
  • SPF 402: Spiritual Formation (3)
  • HOL 403: Holiness (3) 
  • REB 404: The Reliability of the Bible (3)  
  • ADA 405: Advanced Apologetics (3)  
  • HMF 406: How Muslims Follow Jesus (3)  
  • UNI 407: Understanding Islam (3)  
  • LPM 408: The Life of Prophet Muhammad (3)
  • HQH 409: The History of the Qur’an and the Hadith (3)
  • RPI 410: Revelation and Prophets in Islam (3)
  • INT 501: Internship 1 (3)
  • DAI 502: Dhimmitude and Apostasy in Islam (3)  
  • HSI 503: Hamartiology and Soteriology in Islam (3)  
  • SLJ 504: Sharia Law and Jihad (3)  
  • ISE 505: Islamic Eschatology (3)  
  • INT 506: Internship 2 (3)
  • SUT 507: Sufism and Tazkiyah (3)
  • AMO 508: Answering Muslim Objections to the Gospel (3)  
  • EVS 509: Evangelism Strategies (3)  
  • INT 510: Internship 3 (3)  

Diploma Program

Diploma in Islamic Studies (Dip-IS)

Duration: 24 months | Credits: 30 | Tuition: USD 2,400

Provides a mid-level academic credential.

  • STS 201: Study Skills (3)
  • SFH 202: Spiritual Formation and Holiness (3)  
  • REB 203: The Reliability of the Bible (3)  
  • UNI 204: Understanding Islam (3)   
  • JQH 205: Jesus in the Qur’an and the Hadith (3)  
  • INT 301: Internship 1 (3) 
  • HQH 302: The History of the Qur’an and the Hadith (3)  
  • DAI 303: Dhimmitude and Apostasy in Islam (3)  
  • APE 304: Apologetics and Evangelism (3)  
  • INT 305: Internship 2 (3) 

Certificate Program

Certificate in Islamic Studies (Cer-IS)

Duration: 12 months | Credits: 15 | Tuition: USD 1,200

A fast-track introduction to Islamic Studies.

  • SFH 101: Spiritual Formation and Holiness (3)
  • REB 102: The Reliability of the Bible (3) 
  • IQH 103: Islam, the Qur’an, and the Hadith (3)  
  • DHA 104: Dhimmitude and Apologetics (3) 
  • INT 105: Internship (3)  

Upcoming Degree

Doctor of Theology (ThD)

A research-based Doctorate in Theology (ThD) will be offered in four different majors by 2030. Stay tuned for the launch of this terminal degree.

Flexible Online Learning

All courses are fully online and self-paced with optional virtual coaching. Students benefit from direct faculty support and practical assignments suited to real-life ministry and cross-cultural engagement.

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