Islamic Sciences and Research Academy of Australia explained

ISRA Academy
Abbreviation:ISRA
Formation:November 2009
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Founding Location:Canberra
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Headquarters:Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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The ISRA Academy (Islamic Sciences and Research Academy) is an Islamic educational institute based in Sydney, Australia with an online presence. The organisation is closely affiliated with the Charles Sturt University which provides joint study programs for students of Islamic studies.[1] 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 Affinity Intercultural Foundation[2] and Charles Sturt University.[1]

ISRA Academy was launched both nationally in Canberra in November, 2009,[3] and locally in Sydney, at the Sydney’s Customs House, in March, 2010.[4]

Personnel and faculty

The president of ISRA Academy is Mehmet Ozalp.[5] [6]

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. http://www.csu.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/233870/Support-for-Muslim-Students-at-CSU.pdf "Facilities and support for Muslim students."
  2. http://www.assembly.uca.org.au/rof/news/122-affinityisra "Affinity Intercultural Foundation announces the establishment of ISRA Australia, Islamic information and research service provider."
  3. http://www.isra.org.au/index.php/about-isra/national-launch "ISRA National Launch."
  4. http://www.isra.org.au/index.php/about-isra/sydney-launch "ISRA Sydney Launch."
  5. http://www.smh.com.au/national/postgraduate-education/first-foray-into-study-of-faith-20110912-1k5fj.html "First foray into study of faith."
  6. Lovat, Terence. Women in Islam: Reflections on Historical and Contemporary Research. Springer Science & Business Media, 2012.