School of Religious Studies
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Faculty Overview
The School of Religious Studies at International University Canada is dedicated to advancing scholarly understanding of religion, ethics, civilization, and comparative faith traditions through world-class online education. Our distinguished faculty community brings together leading Islamic studies scholars, comparative religion researchers, theologians, ethicists, and philosophers committed to empowering the next generation of religious scholars, faith leaders, and interfaith dialogue practitioners. With programs spanning Certificate to PhD level across four departments, we deliver rigorous, research-informed religious education that integrates classical scholarship with contemporary academic inquiry — entirely online, accessible to students of faith and scholarship worldwide.
Introduction to the Faculty
A Distinguished Community of Religious Studies Scholars
The School of Religious Studies at International University Canada (IUC) is home to a distinguished community of scholars, researchers, and religious education professionals dedicated to academic excellence and transformative scholarly inquiry. Each faculty member brings a wealth of knowledge, deep religious scholarship, and a genuine passion for guiding students toward meaningful success across the full spectrum of religious studies and theological disciplines.
With expertise spanning the Department of Islamic Studies, Department of Comparative Religion, Department of Theology & Ethics, and Department of Philosophy & Civilization, our faculty actively contributes to cutting-edge research in religious thought, interfaith dialogue, ethical philosophy, and civilizational studies. Whether you are pursuing a Certificate, Diploma, Bachelor, Master, or Doctoral degree, our faculty are committed to ensuring your academic journey is intellectually enriching, spiritually informed, and professionally empowering at every stage.
Our Academic Leaders
Lead of Faculty & Expert Educators
Academic Leadership & Scholarly Direction
The Lead of Faculty plays a vital role in guiding the academic direction and overall scholarly performance of the School of Religious Studies at International University Canada. This position provides strong academic leadership across all four departments, ensuring that educational standards, teaching quality, and curriculum development consistently meet IUC’s institutional goals and the evolving demands of religious scholarship and interfaith understanding worldwide.
The Lead of Faculty works closely with department heads, program coordinators, and faculty members across Islamic Studies, Comparative Religion, Theology & Ethics, and Philosophy & Civilization — ensuring that every program delivered at every level reflects current standards of religious scholarship, emerging interfaith and ethical discourse trends, and the professional development needs of IUC’s diverse international student community pursuing careers in religious education and scholarship.
Scholars, Theologians & Faith Professionals
IUC’s School of Religious Studies expert educators combine deep religious knowledge, strong teaching skills, and a genuine passion for developing the next generation of religious scholars, ethical leaders, and interfaith dialogue practitioners. They mentor students through complex theological and philosophical concepts, lead applied religious research initiatives, and consistently contribute to the academic and spiritual growth of every learner.
Our educators hold advanced doctoral qualifications and bring specialized expertise in Quranic hermeneutics, Islamic jurisprudence, Islamic finance and economics, Hadith sciences, comparative mysticism, religion and modernity, bioethics and moral philosophy, environmental ethics, religious existentialism, Eastern and Western philosophical traditions, world civilizations, Islamic art and architecture, interfaith peacebuilding, and religious minority rights — ensuring every IUC religious studies student receives instruction that is academically rigorous, spiritually grounded, and globally informed.
Academic Programs
Programs Across Every Level
All programs are delivered 100% online — no campus visit required. Financial aid of up to 60% available across all levels.
Students Feedback
Journey of Our Graduates
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The MA in Islamic Civilization at IUC gave me a profound academic understanding of Islamic history, philosophy, and cultural heritage that I could not find elsewhere online. Studying 100% online from Egypt allowed me to continue my work as an Islamic educator while earning a globally relevant qualification. The faculty brought exceptional scholarly depth and genuine passion to every course.
I enrolled in the BA in Islamic Studies at IUC while serving as an imam in Malaysia. The curriculum was rigorous, deeply rooted in classical scholarship, and thoughtfully connected to contemporary challenges facing Muslim communities worldwide. The faculty were outstanding scholars who made complex theological concepts both accessible and intellectually engaging. IUC exceeded every expectation.
The PhD in Religious Studies at IUC is the most intellectually enriching program I have ever undertaken. The research mentorship was world-class, the curriculum bridged Eastern and Western philosophical traditions beautifully, and the flexibility of online doctoral study allowed me to pursue original research in comparative religion while teaching at a university in Bangladesh. I highly recommend IUC.
Meet the Faculty
The School of Religious Studies at International University Canada is led by a team of distinguished scholars and theologians whose expertise spans Islamic studies, comparative religion, theology & ethics, and philosophy & civilization. Each professor brings active research experience and a passion for mentoring religious studies learners from Bangladesh, India, Nigeria, Pakistan, Malaysia, Cambodia, Egypt, Nepal, and across the world.
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Dr. Raymond J. Fletcher
Professor – School of Business
Dr. Gregory N. Whitfield
Associate Professor – School of Business
Dr. Sandra K. Holloway
Assistant Professor – School of BusinessMission & Vision
What Drives Us Forward
Our Mission
- 1To deliver 100% online, academically rigorous religious studies programs accessible to scholars, faith leaders, and learners worldwide.
- 2To equip students with deep knowledge in Islamic studies, comparative religion, theology, ethics, and philosophy for real scholarly and professional advancement.
- 3To foster academic excellence through research-informed curriculum that integrates classical religious scholarship with contemporary critical inquiry.
- 4To support lifelong learning and spiritual intellectual development for students from Certificate through Doctoral programs across all religious studies disciplines.
Our Vision
- 1To be a globally recognized School of Religious Studies empowering scholars and faith leaders across every region to achieve their highest academic and professional goals.
- 2To produce graduates who engage faith traditions with scholarly integrity, lead with ethical wisdom, and advance interfaith understanding in communities worldwide.
- 3To advance accessible, internationally relevant religious education through continuously evolving online programs designed for the modern religious scholar.
- 4To build a connected global community of IUC religious studies alumni making a meaningful and lasting contribution to faith, scholarship, and civilizational dialogue worldwide.
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