Located in Chicago’s vibrant Lakeview neighborhood, American Islamic College (AIC) is a pioneering institution best known for providing a rigorous, interfaith-friendly education rooted in Islamic values and classical scholarship. The college is particularly renowned for its highly specialized degree programs, which include a unique Master of Divinity in Islamic Chaplaincy—designed to prepare students for leadership roles in hospitals, universities, and the military—alongside robust Bachelor’s and Master’s programs in Islamic Studies. On campus, students experience a warm, close-knit, and diverse community that prioritizes interfaith dialogue, social justice, and civic engagement. This distinctive blend of deep spiritual inquiry and active involvement in Chicago’s rich cultural landscape offers applicants a uniquely supportive environment for both academic and personal growth.
Wikipedia:American Islamic College (AIC) is a private Islamic university in Chicago, Illinois. It accepts students from all backgrounds and prepares students for leadership and policy making roles in American society; and for management and staff of American Muslim institutions, and; serving as a resource to American institutions and individuals for learning about Islam. In 2017, it enrolled fewer than 50 students and offered bachelor's and master's degrees in Islamic Studies and master's of Islamic Jurisprudence.
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