BT ACADEMY
DIPLOMA IN ISLAMIC PSYCHOLOGY

Join your guide, Dr. Francesca Bocca-Aldaqre, a renowned neuroscientist and Islamic theologian with years of research excellence and practical expertise, for this uniquely engaging and rigorous training course in Islamic Psychology.

BT Academy’s cutting-edge interdisciplinary DIPLOMA IN ISLAMIC PSYCHOLOGY equips students with a coherent understanding of the inner workings of the human being from the discipline of ʿilm al-nafs. The course will move from a theoretical understanding of the components of the self and their intricacies to a historical overview of the main authors and currents which compose the 1200-year history of the science, and go on to navigate therapeutical aspects of Islamic Psychology pertaining to today’s most common and relevant mental health issues, alongside spiritual maladies. The latter part of the course is dedicated to charting the relationship between human nature and beauty as an indispensable condition for well-being, in terms of Islam’s unique, spiritually-rooted conception of aesthetics. All the topics are taught from an authentic Islamic standpoint — while comparing this to relevant currents from Western philosophy, psychology, philosophy of mind, and neuroscience. By the end of the course, students will be able to identify signs of mental and spiritual illnesses, and comprehend the psychological forces behind human behavior, thereby becoming a member of the therapeutic Ummah, capable of contributing to the genuine healing of the wounds of our community.

INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Francesca Bocca-Aldaqre
DURATION: 26 weeks
DELIVERY: Blend of online live lectures and tailored one-on-one tuition
FEES: £2,300 / $2,900 per term
START DATE: June 22nd, 2025
GUEST APPEARANCES: Numerous top scholars TBC