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Singapore College of Islamic Studies

The Singapore College of Islamic Studies (SCIS) and comprehensive asatizah development initiatives represent a transformative approach to Islamic higher education, positioning future religious leaders as dynamic professionals equipped with interdisciplinary knowledge to navigate Singapore's complex, plural society. This locally-rooted yet globally-connected educational framework, informed by extensive community consultations, aims to cultivate resilient scholars who can address contemporary challenges whilst remaining anchored in Islamic tradition.

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SCIS Symposium 2026

The inaugural SCIS Symposium 2026, themed "From Resilient Learners to Dynamic Leaders and Professionals: Towards a New Vision of Higher Education," aims to present a vision of Islamic higher education that positions students at the centre of interdisciplinary learning experiences designed for complex, plural societies.

Plenary Session

Breakout Sessions

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Symposium Programme

Tuesday, 27 January 2026

Morning Sessions

8:00 AM

Registration

9:00 AM

Opening by Emcee

9:05 AM

Opening Remarks

Ustazah Farah Mahamood Aljunied
Senior Director, Higher Education & Research, MUIS

9:15 AM

Keynote Address

Professor Faishal Ibrahim
Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs

Plenary Session

9:30 AM

Interdisciplinary Islamic Studies and Collaborative Applied Research for Social Impact

Professor Abdullah Saeed

Sultan of Oman Professor of Arab and Islamic Studies and the Redmond Barry Distinguished Professor, University of Melbourne

Dr Suzaina Kadir

Vice Dean, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, NUS

10:10 AM

Tea Break

10:25 AM

Plenary Session (Continued)

Professor Lily Kong

President, Singapore Management University and Lee Kong Chian Chair Professor of Social Sciences

Professor Tan Tai Yong

President and Professor, Singapore University of Social Sciences

Mufti Dr Nazirudin Mohd Nasir

Sohibus Samahah Mufti Dr Nazirudin Mohd Nasir

11:25 AM

Panel Discussion

Moderated by Mr Khairul Anwar
Deputy Chief Executive, MUIS

12:45 PM

Lunch & Prayer Break

Afternoon Sessions

2:00 PM

Breakout Sessions

Workshop 01

Religion as a Resource – Interdisciplinary Approaches to Social Cohesion in Plural Societies

Workshop 02

Harnessing AI for Islamic studies: Tools, methods, and possibilities

Workshop 03

Navigating Religious Identity and Governance: The Singapore Muslim Experience Through an Interdisciplinary Lens

Workshop 04

Beyond the ideal: Reinterpreting family through Islamic and social science lenses

4:00 PM

Tea Break

4:30 PM

Closing Remarks

Dr Albakri Ahmad
Deputy Chief Executive, MUIS

5:30 PM

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