About Singapore College of Islamic Studies (SCIS)

The establishment of the Singapore College of Islamic Studies (SCIS) is a fulfilment of a long-held dream and aspiration of the Muslim community, which is to have our own institution of higher learning that completes the pathway of Islamic learning provided by the full-time madrasahs. Although generations of students have studied at renowned universities and institutes of Islamic higher learning overseas, there is immense potential and a profound purpose to have our own institution based in Singapore that is well-connected to renowned institutions abroad.

Every country and community has its unique context and environment that shapes and influences the nature of its socio-religious challenges. Key in addressing such challenges is the guidance, both in substance and form, given by religious scholars and leaders of the community. Dealing with our own challenges remains our own unique responsibility. As challenges become more complex and multi-faceted, the earlier we prepare our scholars and leaders, the better. As in many other disciplines and professions, university education at the undergraduate level is key in preparing future generation of scholars and leaders.

One of the key funding sources for the SCIS is the Wakaf Masyarakat Singapura (WMS). Find out more on WMS, and how you can contribute here.

The following SCIS booklet documents our first steps in this journey to build the foundations for the SCIS. As we document the thinking, planning and achievements along the way, it is our hope that this will inspire us and our stakeholders and partners to see this project to its fruition.

Download SCIS: Building the foundations [PDF, 9.5 MB]