Islamic Sciences and Research Academy of Australia

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Islamic Sciences and Research Academy of Australia
AbbreviationISRA
FormationNovember 2009
Founded atCanberra
HeadquartersSydney, New South Wales, Australia

The Islamic Sciences and Research Academy of Australia (ISRA) is an Islamic educational institute based in Sydney, Australia. The organisation is closely affiliated with the Charles Sturt University which provides joint study programs for students of Islamic studies.[1][2] The institute was founded to meet the educational needs of Australian Muslims as well as to foster greater understanding of Islam by the greater Australian public.

Founding[]

The organisation was jointly founded by [3] and Charles Sturt University.[1]

The Islamic Sciences & Research Academy of Australia was launched both nationally in Canberra in November, 2009,[4] and locally in Sydney, at the historic , in March, 2010.[5]

Personnel and faculty[]

The president of ISRA Australia is .[2][6]

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ a b "Facilities and support for Muslim students." Charles Sturt University. Accessed 26 October 2014.
  2. ^ a b "First foray into study of faith." The Sydney Morning Herald. 11 September 2011.
  3. ^ "Affinity Intercultural Foundation announces the establishment of ISRA Australia, Islamic information and research service provider." Affinity Intercultural Foundation. Accessed 26 October 2014.
  4. ^ "ISRA National Launch." Islamic Sciences and Research Academy of Australia. Accessed 26 October 2014.
  5. ^ "ISRA Sydney Launch." Islamic Sciences and Research Academy of Australia. Accessed 26 October 2014.
  6. ^ Lovat, Terence. Women in Islam: Reflections on Historical and Contemporary Research. Springer Science & Business Media, 2012.

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