Pontifical Institute of Arab and Islamic Studies, Pontifical institute near Via della Scrofa, Rome, Italy
The Pontifical Institute of Arab and Islamic Studies contains a library of 40,000 volumes, including rare editions, journals, and manuscripts in Arabic and other languages.
The institute originated in Tunisia in 1926 through the Society of Missionaries of Africa and relocated to Rome in 1964 to expand its educational mission.
Students from different countries study Arabic language, Islamic texts, and religious traditions while preparing for interfaith dialogue through academic research and publications.
The institute grants Licentiate and Doctorate degrees in Arabic and Islamic Studies through programs that require intensive language preparation and theological coursework.
The institute maintains manuscripts at the Vatican Library and publishes academic journals such as Islamochristiana and Études Arabes for scholarly research.
Location: Rome
Inception: 1926
Website: https://pisai.it
GPS coordinates: 41.88694,12.47278
Latest update: March 4, 2025 12:32
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