Singapore's new Islamic college to offer overseas immersion, internships and interdisciplinary education under AMLA amendments
Singapore is set to take a significant step in strengthening its Islamic institutions and support for Muslim families.Proposed amendments to the Administration of Muslim Law Act (AMLA) will recognise Singapore's first Islamic college, introduce streamlined procedures for certain Muslim divorce cases and strengthen protections for children, Acting Minister-in-Charge of Muslim Affairs Zaqy Mohamad said during the Bill's Second Reading in Parliament on Tuesday (Nov 3).New Islamic college to offer interdisciplinary educationThe Singapore College of Islamic Studies (SCIS), which will welcome its first cohort in 2028, will offer an undergraduate degree in Islamic Studies, alongside elective modules in social sciences such as counselling, social work and psychology. Students will also have opportunities for overseas immersion at established Islamic institutions and internships beyond the traditional religious sector, including in social services, family law and Islamic finance.