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About Our College

About Spring College

Spring marks the transition from winter to summer. It is the time when the cold fades away, flowers start to bloom, and everything starts afresh. Spring is a time of growth, prosperity, change and renewal. The word for spring in ‘Arabic is ‘Rabi’ which again denotes a sense of freshness, tranquility, growth and change. Just as spring brings about changes to our natural environment, sacred knowledge, acquired through the medium of the Qur’an and the Sunnah, has the potential to bring about tranquility, freshness and renewal into our hearts, minds and souls. It is for this reason that the Messenger of Allah (saw), used to supplicate: 

“O Allah, make the Qur’an the spring [light] of my heart (Rabi’a Qalbi).” [Reported by Ahmad & Ibn Hibban on the authority of Abdullah ibn Mas’ud (ra)]

Our vision is to see our future generation of scholars and Islamic practitioners reach their highest potentials in the acquisition of knowledge. We hope see more people become, for example, cardiac surgeons/psychologists etc and at the same time be firmly grounded in the Islamic sciences. In other words, we hope to contribute in the development of a generation who have the potentials to become experts in both religious and secular sciences.

Our History

Spring College (formerly Spring Foundation) was established in 2009 with the initial mission of supporting students in pursuing Islamic education in seminaries both in the UK and abroad, aiming to develop Imams, teachers, scholars, and du‘āt (Islamic outreach workers).

In its early years, the organisation provided numerous scholarships to support aspiring students. Alongside this, it launched a variety of community projects and activities, gradually expanding its scope.
Over time, the focus evolved into a more holistic model of adult education, centred around delivering authentic, independent, and spiritually grounded Islamic knowledge. The goal became to support individuals' mental, emotional, psychological, and spiritual development.

This shift led to the natural rebranding from Spring Foundation to Spring College.

Today, Spring College offers a wide range of in-person courses and online programmes, with special focus areas including Islamic Psychology and Counselling, continuing to serve as a bridge between tradition and contemporary needs.

Collaborations

We collaborate with organisations that align with our vision and contribute to the achievement of our objectives.

Training

Providing training for aspiring imams, scholars (ulama), and du‘at through structured programmes like the Part-Time ‘Alimiyah Programme, Women’s Studies, and foundational Islamic courses.

Development

Developing skilled Islamic counsellors by offering programmes such as the Islamic Psychology & Counselling Programme (LIPC) and the Professional Islamic Counselling Skills Programme (PISCP), which integrate Islamic principles with contemporary psychology.

Love

Nurturing a love for the Qur’an & the Prophet through Quranic Programmes and Prophetic teachings.

Support

Supporting academic and spiritual growth for learners through the various programmes & courses

Students

Facilitating access to advanced Islamic education and professional development through dynamic and vibrant courses.

Frameworks

Conducting research and creating frameworks, tools, and protocols to enrich Islamic education and counselling methodologies.

Developing People, Enriching Communities

WHAT IS OUR OBJECTIVE?

Spring College is committed to empowering individuals through authentic, comprehensive, and spiritually rooted education. Our key objectives are:
  • To train and educate clergy, psychologists, professionals, and interested individuals to become qualified Islamic Counsellors.
  • To deliver modules that integrate both Western psychological models and the Islamic tradition, offering a holistic approach to mental health and well-being.
  • To ensure high-quality instruction through qualified, experienced instructors, using engaging, interactive teaching methods.
  • To conduct rigorous research and develop frameworks, tools, and protocols that enable:
    Individuals from Islamic backgrounds to become confident, competent counsellors.
    Existing counsellors to expand their expertise and become Islamic counsellors.
  • To educate the general public on the fundamentals of Islam, enhancing spiritual literacy and ethical awareness.
  • To cultivate leadership by training individuals to become effective leaders and community practitioners, grounded in Islamic values and equipped with modern skills.
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Spring College is an initiative under AIMS CIC, a UK-registered Community Interest Company, dedicated to fostering positive community development and educational growth. Our mission is to inspire and empower individuals through high-quality educational programmes, spiritual development, and community engagement opportunities.
CIC Registration Number: 16031775
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