Islamic Sciences and Research Academy of Australia
The ISRA Academy (Islamic Sciences and Research Academy) is an Islamic educational institute based in Sydney, Australia with a strong online presence. 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.
| Abbreviation | ISRA |
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| Formation | November 2009 |
| Founded at | Canberra |
| Headquarters | Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
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Founding
The organisation was jointly founded by Affinity Intercultural Foundation[3] and Charles Sturt University.[1]
ISRA Academy was launched both nationally in Canberra in November, 2009,[4] and locally in Sydney, at the historic Sydney’s Customs House, in March, 2010.[5]
References
- "Facilities and support for Muslim students." Charles Sturt University. Accessed 26 October 2014.
- "First foray into study of faith." The Sydney Morning Herald. 11 September 2011.
- "Affinity Intercultural Foundation announces the establishment of ISRA Australia, Islamic information and research service provider." Affinity Intercultural Foundation. Accessed 26 October 2014.
- "ISRA National Launch." Islamic Sciences and Research Academy of Australia. Accessed 26 October 2014.
- "ISRA Sydney Launch." Islamic Sciences and Research Academy of Australia. Accessed 26 October 2014.
- Lovat, Terence. Women in Islam: Reflections on Historical and Contemporary Research. Springer Science & Business Media, 2012.
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