Al-Maqasid's mission is to cultivate holistic learning environments rooted in knowledge, devotion, and service by providing full-time, part-time, online, and community programs. The full-time Seminary represents the heart of our work. Arabic is a sacred language, the study of which is fundamental to an in-depth knowledge of Islam. We invite you to join us on this sacred learning journey towards unlocking the meanings of the Quran, the teachings of our beloved Prophet ﷺ, and accessing the rich Islamic scholarly tradition.

We invite you to join us on this sacred learning journey towards unlocking the meanings of the Quran, the teachings of our beloved Prophet ﷺ, and accessing the rich Islamic scholarly tradition. 

Currently, our Seminary’s full-time program consists of two years of study:

— YEAR 1 - CLASSICAL ARABIC —
In Year 1, students focus on achieving a level of fluency in the Arabic language such that a student is prepared to study traditional texts in Arabic

— YEAR 2 - FOUNDATIONAL ISLAMIC SCIENCES —
In Year 2, students will continue their study of Arabic to attain greater fluency in the language while also studying the foundational Islamic sciences

2024-2025 PROGRAM DATES:
September 2, 2024 - June 21, 2025

Financial aid is available for students requiring assistance: Financial Aid Application

 

Information Sessions | Dates for 2024

  • Sunday, February 4 | 7:00 PM EST

  • Wednesday, March 6 | 7:00 PM EST

  • Sunday, April 14 | 3:00 PM EST

Link for an Information Session: Sign Up

 
 

For those who are interested, we encourage you to read all about the program and what we feel the ideal student would be. If you wish to proceed, fill out an application form and register for an information session. If students
have no background in Arabic, we offer an Introductory Arabic Reading and Writing program
to prepare students for entrance into Year I. Limited lodging is available.