Indonesia's Islamic Intellectuals Gather at UIII to Redefine Nation's Role in Global Islamic Scholarship
In a significant move, the Indonesian Association of Islamic Studies (AICIS) has brought together esteemed scholars from across the nation at the Universitas Islam Indonesia International (UIII) to redefine Indonesia's stance within the realm of global Islamic studies. The gathering, which took place recently, aimed to revitalize the discussion on Indonesia's role in promoting Islamic knowledge and values.
The conference, aptly titled "AICIS+ di UIII: Mengokohkan Peran Indonesia dalam Keilmuan Islam Global" (AICIS+ at UIII: Empowering Indonesia's Role in Global Islamic Scholarship), saw the participation of leading Indonesian scholars who converged to share their insights on the challenges and opportunities facing Indonesia in the global Islamic scholarship landscape.
According to the participants, Indonesia has historically played a pivotal role in shaping Islamic thought and culture. However, in recent years, the nation has faced increasing competition from other Islamic scholars and institutions worldwide. The conference aimed to address these concerns by identifying areas where Indonesia can contribute meaningfully to the global discourse on Islamic studies.
One of the key takeaways from the conference was the need for Indonesia to strengthen its academic capabilities in Islamic studies. The participants emphasized the importance of investing in research and development, as well as increasing collaboration with international institutions to stay at par with other leading centers of Islamic learning.
Furthermore, the gathering highlighted the significance of promoting Indonesian culture and values through Islamic scholarship. The participants argued that by showcasing Indonesia's rich cultural heritage and Islamic traditions, the nation can promote cross-cultural understanding and foster a sense of global citizenship among its Muslim citizens.
In conclusion, the AICIS+ conference at UIII marked an important step towards repositioning Indonesia as a major player in global Islamic studies. By pooling their expertise and resources, Indonesian scholars can empower the nation to contribute meaningfully to the global discourse on Islamic scholarship, while also promoting Indonesian culture and values worldwide.
In a significant move, the Indonesian Association of Islamic Studies (AICIS) has brought together esteemed scholars from across the nation at the Universitas Islam Indonesia International (UIII) to redefine Indonesia's stance within the realm of global Islamic studies. The gathering, which took place recently, aimed to revitalize the discussion on Indonesia's role in promoting Islamic knowledge and values.
The conference, aptly titled "AICIS+ di UIII: Mengokohkan Peran Indonesia dalam Keilmuan Islam Global" (AICIS+ at UIII: Empowering Indonesia's Role in Global Islamic Scholarship), saw the participation of leading Indonesian scholars who converged to share their insights on the challenges and opportunities facing Indonesia in the global Islamic scholarship landscape.
According to the participants, Indonesia has historically played a pivotal role in shaping Islamic thought and culture. However, in recent years, the nation has faced increasing competition from other Islamic scholars and institutions worldwide. The conference aimed to address these concerns by identifying areas where Indonesia can contribute meaningfully to the global discourse on Islamic studies.
One of the key takeaways from the conference was the need for Indonesia to strengthen its academic capabilities in Islamic studies. The participants emphasized the importance of investing in research and development, as well as increasing collaboration with international institutions to stay at par with other leading centers of Islamic learning.
Furthermore, the gathering highlighted the significance of promoting Indonesian culture and values through Islamic scholarship. The participants argued that by showcasing Indonesia's rich cultural heritage and Islamic traditions, the nation can promote cross-cultural understanding and foster a sense of global citizenship among its Muslim citizens.
In conclusion, the AICIS+ conference at UIII marked an important step towards repositioning Indonesia as a major player in global Islamic studies. By pooling their expertise and resources, Indonesian scholars can empower the nation to contribute meaningfully to the global discourse on Islamic scholarship, while also promoting Indonesian culture and values worldwide.