The Integration of Science in Islamic Science University of Malaysia: A Model for Islamic Study Development in UIN Imam Bonjol Padang

Authors

  • Taufiqurrahman Faculty of Ushuluddin and Studi Agama, UIN Imam Bonjol Padang, Anduring, Kuranji, Padang City, West Sumatra 25171, Indonesia
  • Ahmad Taufik Hidayat Faculty of Adab and Humaniora, UIN Imam Bonjol Padang, Anduring, Kuranji, Padang City, West Sumatra 25171, Indonesia
  • Erman Faculty of Adab and Humaniora, UIN Imam Bonjol Padang, Anduring, Kuranji, Padang City, West Sumatra 25171, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.36941/jesr-2021-0021

Keywords:

model, science integration, naqli, ‘aqli, local wisdom

Abstract

This study discusses the integration of science at USIM as a model for UIN Imam Bonjol Padang in discussing the philosophical design of Islamic studies after changing the status of the institution. This integration backgrounds at USIM are science and the local socio-cultural, the same condition also occurs at UIN Imam Bonjol Padang in Minangkabau by uniting religion and tradition as local wisdom. This research aims at analyzing the absorption of Islamic values ??in the general sciences, elaborating the design of competitive Islamic studies, formulating models for the application of science integration at USIM, and predicting the opportunities and challenges of their application at UIN Imam Bonjol Padang. This study used qualitative methods to understand the phenomenon as a whole so that the research data are sourced from leadership informants, lecturers, institution managers, and documents collected through participant observation, interviews, focus group discussions, and documentation. The results illustrate that the integration of knowledge in USIM Malaysia has a uniqueness that can motivate and encourage the Muslim community to make it the first choice. The approach taken by USIM is comprehensive by uniting naqli and ‘aqli which are summarized in 7 USIM Terrace. This research can be used as a rule model for UIN Imam Bonjol Padang who is in a transition period of institutional status to compile an integrated Islamic study design based on Minangkabau local wisdom as a socio-cultural background to form loyal, knowledgeable, and cultured scholars, and participate in solving various problems of community life.

 

Received: 6 October 2020 / Accepted: 10 December 2020 / Published: 17 January 2021

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Published

2021-01-17

How to Cite

The Integration of Science in Islamic Science University of Malaysia: A Model for Islamic Study Development in UIN Imam Bonjol Padang. (2021). Journal of Educational and Social Research, 11(1), 232. https://doi.org/10.36941/jesr-2021-0021