Centre Objectives
- The Centre aims to be a world-class centre of research educational excellence in Islamic studies
- The Centre's activities will focus on issues of significance and relevance to Islam and Muslims in the contemporary period with a special focus on Australia.
- The Centre will function as a source of expert advice for government, national and international organisations on matters related to contemporary Islam.
- The Centre will deliver courses on campus in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane and eventually across Australia via distance education or new collaborative arrangements.
- The Centre's courses aim to provide a knowledge and skill foundation for students aspiring to religious and community leadership roles in Australia and will provide opportunities for professional development in relevant areas.
- The Centre's courses will help prepare people for work with and in Australian Muslim communities, for instance schoolteachers, social workers, health professionals, business managers, community leaders and other professionals.
- The Centre will establish international connections and develop research programs that will advance Australian and international understanding of Islam.
- The Centre will have an ongoing engagement with the Australian community, which will inform its programs and activities.
- The Centre's teaching and research activities will promote harmony and cultural inclusiveness.