Institute of Ismaili Studies

Institute of Ismaili Studies
Established	1977
Location	London, United Kingdom
Website	www.iis.ac.uk

The Institute of Ismaili Studies (IIS) is a research institute in London, United Kingdom.^[1] It aims to promote the study of Muslim cultures and societies, both historical and contemporary, in order to foster a greater understanding of their relationships with other societies and faiths.^[2] It also functions as a gathering point for the Ismaili community as it endeavors to understand its own history and thought, including the often neglected fields of esoteric Islam and Shi'ism.^[3]

The institute draws upon the worldwide knowledge and experience of various institutions and scholars to create awareness through initiatives, publications, and partnerships in the field of Islamic Studies.^[4] Its library, which houses the largest-known accessible collection of Ismaili codices in the world, is a major resource in the field.^[5] In addition to its research, the IIS offers two graduate programmes: the Graduate Programme in Islamic Studies and Humanities (GPISH) and the Secondary Teacher Education Programme (STEP).^[6]

Established in 1977 by the Aga Khan, it functions under his guidance and works closely with the Institute for the Study of Muslim Civilizations at the Aga Khan University.^[7]

^ "IIS Overview". Institute of Ismaili Studies. Archived from the original on 10 November 2007. Retrieved 29 October 2007.
^ "IIS Overview". Institute of Ismaili Studies. Archived from the original on 10 November 2007. Retrieved 29 October 2007.
^ Walker, Paul. "Institute of Ismaili Studies". Encyclopaedia Iranica. Retrieved 29 October 2007.
^ "IIS Overview". Institute of Ismaili Studies. Archived from the original on 10 November 2007. Retrieved 29 October 2007.
^ "The Library of the Institute of Ismaili Studies" (PDF). The Institute of Ismaili Studies. Archived from the original (pdf) on 21 February 2007. Retrieved 29 October 2007.
^ "IIS Graduate Studies". Institute of Ismaili Studies. Retrieved 26 September 2011.
^ Report of the Chancellor's Commission. "The Future of Aga Khan University: Evolution of a Vision". Archived from the original on 1 November 2007. Retrieved 29 October 2007.

[1] "IIS Overview". Institute of Ismaili Studies. Archived from the original on 10 November 2007. Retrieved 29 October 2007.

[2] "IIS Overview". Institute of Ismaili Studies. Archived from the original on 10 November 2007. Retrieved 29 October 2007.

[3] Walker, Paul. "Institute of Ismaili Studies". Encyclopaedia Iranica. Retrieved 29 October 2007.

[4] "IIS Overview". Institute of Ismaili Studies. Archived from the original on 10 November 2007. Retrieved 29 October 2007.

[5] "The Library of the Institute of Ismaili Studies" (PDF). The Institute of Ismaili Studies. Archived from the original (pdf) on 21 February 2007. Retrieved 29 October 2007.

[6] "IIS Graduate Studies". Institute of Ismaili Studies. Retrieved 26 September 2011.

[7] Report of the Chancellor's Commission. "The Future of Aga Khan University: Evolution of a Vision". Archived from the original on 1 November 2007. Retrieved 29 October 2007.

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