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Academic Calendar

The Seminary observes the national and religious holidays.
Please Note: This academic calendar is subject to periodic review and revision.

Spring 2023

January

03

Tuesday

First day of MIRL classes

January

17

Tuesday

Start of Graduate Certificate Courses

January

16

Monday

Martin Luther King Jr. Day (seminary closed; No classes) 

January

23

Monday

Last day to add/drop (without withdrawal form)

February

20

Monday

Presidents’ Day (seminary closed; No classes) 

February

20

Monday

Spring break begins

February

24

Friday

Spring break ends

February

27

Monday

Last day to add/drop (withdrawal form required) 

April

18

Tuesday

Last day of MIRL classes

April

18

Tuesday

End of Graduate Certificate Courses

April

21

Friday

Eid Al-Fitr holiday begins

April

24

Monday

Eid Al-Fitr holiday ends

April

25

Tuesday

Start of Final exams

May

01

Monday

End of Final Exams

May

17

Wednesday

Spring grades available to students 

Summer 2023

May

15

Monday

First day of MIRL classes

May

26

Friday

Last day to add/drop (without withdrawal form)

May

26

Friday

MIRL Students must finalize internships plans

May

29

Monday

Memorial Day (seminary closed; No classes) 

May

30

Tuesday

Start of Graduate Certificate classes

June

09

Friday

Last day to add/drop (withdrawal form required)

June

28

Wednesday

Eid Al-Adha holiday begins

June

29

Thursday

Eid Al-Adha holiday ends

July

01

Saturday

Pre-registration begins (Fall 2023) 

July

03

Monday

Last day of MIRL classes

July

04

Tuesday

Independence Day (seminary closed; No classes)

July

05

Wednesday

Start of Final exams

July

11

Tuesday

End of Final Exams

July

31

Monday

Summer grades available to students

August

03

Thursday

In-preson student retreat begins (1st & 2nd Cohort)

August

13

Sunday

In-preson student retreat ends (1st & 2nd Cohort)

August

18

Friday

End of Summer Graduate Certificate Courses

Philosophy

The program imparts knowledge and skills in all subjects with an eye to practical applicability and on-the-ground implementation.

Travel Seminars

Travel seminars will help students establish relationships and networks with others that will support their work as leaders in the future.

Opportunities

MIRL graduates will be well-positioned to bring an Islamic framework to all sorts of career paths and disciplines.

Internships

MIRL students participate in extracurricular activities designed to support their personal, professional, and spiritual development.