BT Academy’s
Diploma in Islamic Psychology
The Islamic tradition's own science of the human being — articulated deeply enough to become transformative. Apply now for September 2026 entry
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. A 26-week diploma in ʿIlm al-Nafs — the anatomy of the human being, the journey of the soul, and the disciplines through which it heals. Taught from inside the tradition, in serious dialogue with Western philosophy and psychology, by Dr. Francesca Bocca-Aldaqre.
INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Francesca Bocca-Aldaqre
DURATION: 26 weeks (Two Terms of 13 weeks)
DELIVERY: Blend of online live lectures and tailored one-on-one tuition
FEES: £2,300 / $2,900 per term
START DATE: September 13, 2026 - Application Open: May 4th, 2026.
Discover BT Academy’s renowned courses in philosophy & theology
THE ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN THE WESTERN TRADITION AND ISLAMIC PHILOSOPHY AND THEOLOGY
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BT Academy provides a new kind of educational experience in philosophy and theology, carefully designed to meet the unique needs of our time.
We aim to empower students to become more than mere unadventurous, conventional contributors, but true shapers of contemporary philosophical and theological discourse, during a time of extraordinary change and opportunity.
Our lead instructors, Hasan Spiker and Paul Williams
APPLICATIONS OPEN 1st October 2026
for BTA’s 2027/28 Advanced Diploma in the Western Tradition and Islamic Philosophy and Theology
IBN ARABI SUMMER COURSE 2026, starting Sunday 26th July
• UNIQUE 6-WEEK COURSE WITH DR ALI ATAIE • LIMITED PLACES • FIRST CLASS SATURDAY JUNE 13th 2026 •
BTA’s Diploma in
The Great Books
THE WORLD’S FIRST ‘GREAT BOOKS’ CLOSE READING COURSE SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR THE NEEDS OF CONTEMPORARY MUSLIMS
Applications now open
LATE ENTRY AVAILABLE UNTIL MONDAY 1st JUNE - COURSE STARTED SATURDAY 2nd MAY
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LATE ENTRY AVAILABLE UNTIL MONDAY 1st JUNE - COURSE STARTED SATURDAY 2nd MAY 〰️
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must either:
1 Be able to demonstrate a strong academic and/or traditional background in philosophy and theology or a related field, or, 2 be successful graduates of BT Academy’s Advanced Diploma.
Watch the
BT Academy Films
Directed and produced by award-winning filmmaker Mohammed Khizr, and featuring our Director and Founder, Paul Williams, and our Dean, Hasan Spiker.
The 2026/27 Film
The 2025/26 Film
WHAT BT ACADEMY STUDENTS SAY
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BT Academy provides a refreshing and long awaited third space that is neither the traditional Islamic seminary nor the modern secular academy, offering students with some grounding in both/ either pedagogical traditions the opportunity to fill intellectual lacunae not addressed in either, all in accordance with one’s ability and proclivities.
Zakir Hussein Gul, Doctoral candidate in Persian Studies at Harvard University
(BT Academy AdvDipTh 24/25)
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If you don't know much about these subjects, this course will astonish you. If you know something about these subjects, this course will astonish you with further knowledge, understanding and insights. This course will provoke you into exploring your Muslim identity But the real gem of this course is the opportunity to get to know Paul Williams and Hasan Spiker.
Junaid Khan, working in healthcare technology, specialising in analytics, data science and AI.
(BT Academy AdvDipTh 24/25)
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What this course offers is exactly what the Islamic world needs. The vast majority of Muslims have neither an understanding of their own tradition (because they’ve been cut off) nor do they understand the Western world. This course offers exactly that!
Asim Wadoodi, Software Developer
(BT Academy AdvDipTh 24/25)