Founding on Holy Hill
Founded in 2009 by scholars Hamza Yusuf, Zaid Shakir, and Hatem Bazian, Zaytuna College set out to resurrect the traditional liberal arts (the Trivium and Quadrivium) while grounding students in classical Islamic jurisprudence, theology, and Arabic.
Located in Berkeley’s Holy Hill neighborhood alongside prestigious theological seminaries and UC Berkeley, Zaytuna established both a lower campus and an upper campus in the scenic Berkeley Hills.
Achieving WSCUC Accreditation
In March 2015, the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WSCUC) granted full institutional accreditation to Zaytuna College, marking a historic milestone as the first accredited Muslim college in the United States.
Today, graduates pursue advanced degrees in law, academia, public policy, and religious leadership throughout California and worldwide.