Zaytuna College
It is the first accredited Muslim liberal arts college in the United States. The college aims to provide a comprehensive education rooted in the Islamic scholarly tradition while also engaging with contemporary cultural and intellectual currents.
In 2009, Zaytuna College was established in Berkeley, California, on the foundation of a thriving community committed to studying the Muslim classics. Combining this vigor of learning with the best practices in academia, the College opened its doors with a mission to produce God-conscious learners who are conversant in both past and present, through a traditional liberal arts education.
In summer 2015, Zaytuna completed its move to the neighborhood of Holy Hill, a multi-faith academic community in Berkeley, California, where the College owns three buildings, collectively known as the lower campus.Zaytuna’s lower campus is adjacent to one of the premier research universities in the world, the University of California, Berkeley. Holy Hill is also home to the Graduate Theological Union (GTU), the largest consortium of seminaries and academic centers for the study of religion in the nation.This community gives Zaytuna’s students and faculty an unparalleled opportunity to engage inside and outside the classroom with educational communities from different faith traditions.
It is the first accredited Muslim liberal arts college in the United States. The college aims to provide a comprehensive education rooted in the Islamic scholarly tradition while also engaging with contemporary cultural and intellectual currents.One of the central goals of Zaytuna College is to produce morally committed leaders who are not only well-versed in Islamic teachings but also familiar with the broader cultural and intellectual landscape of modern society. This approach reflects a commitment to preparing students to navigate the complexities of the contemporary world while remaining grounded in their faith and values.The curriculum at Zaytuna College emphasizes both Islamic studies and the liberal arts, with courses covering a range of subjects including theology, philosophy, literature, history, and the natural sciences. Students are encouraged to critically engage with diverse perspectives and ideas, fostering intellectual curiosity and the ability to think analytically and empathetically.By providing a rigorous academic program informed by Islamic principles and values, Zaytuna College seeks to empower students to become thoughtful and ethically responsible leaders who can contribute positively to their communities and the wider world.
It is the first accredited Muslim liberal arts college in the United States. The college aims to provide a comprehensive education rooted in the Islamic scholarly tradition while also engaging with contemporary cultural and intellectual currents.One of the central goals of Zaytuna College is to produce morally committed leaders who are not only well-versed in Islamic teachings but also familiar with the broader cultural and intellectual landscape of modern society. This approach reflects a commitment to preparing students to navigate the complexities of the contemporary world while remaining grounded in their faith and values.The curriculum at Zaytuna College emphasizes both Islamic studies and the liberal arts, with courses covering a range of subjects including theology, philosophy, literature, history, and the natural sciences. Students are encouraged to critically engage with diverse perspectives and ideas, fostering intellectual curiosity and the ability to think analytically and empathetically.By providing a rigorous academic program informed by Islamic principles and values, Zaytuna College seeks to empower students to become thoughtful and ethically responsible leaders who can contribute positively to their communities and the wider world.
