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Academic Retreat

Academic Retreat

The MIRL academic retreat brings students and faculty together for in-person learning, spiritual reflection, and community. Each year’s program has its own theme and schedule.

2026 · Redefining Success

October 16–18, 2026 · Dedham, Massachusetts

Students and faculty gathered around tables during a learning session at the 2026 BIS academic retreat.

 

 

Students and faculty learning together at the 2026 academic retreat.

The 2026 retreat explored faith, purpose, leadership, and the Hereafter through faculty-led sessions grounded in the Qur’an and Sunnah. Student reflections, shared worship, meals, and time in nature strengthened connections beyond the online classroom.

Read the 2026 retreat recap →

Moments from the 2026 retreat

Two students sitting together at a table during the 2026 BIS academic retreat.

Connecting through shared learning.
A student speaking into a microphone during a discussion at the 2026 BIS academic retreat.

Student voices enriching the discussion.

2026 Program at a Glance

October 16–18, 2026 · Redefining Success

  • October 16 — Connection & Intention: welcome, intention setting, shared worship, and a session on the pathway to success.
  • October 17 — The Path to Success: Qur’an- and Sunnah-grounded learning, faculty sessions, student reflections, and time for worship and connection.
  • October 18 — Graduation Day: closing reflections and the transition to the graduation celebration.

Previous Retreats

2025 · Student & Faculty Academic Retreat

August 6–10, 2025. The five-day program combined Qur’an and hadith circles, shared prayers, student reflections, faculty-led sessions on spirituality and leadership, and group walks. Watch a glimpse of students and faculty learning together.

2023 · Academic Retreat Program

August 4–9, 2023 · Chelsea, Massachusetts. Explore the archived program, daily schedules, learning objectives, and speaker biographies.

View the 2023 retreat program →