Abstract

The aim of this study is to explore the concepts and models of integration implemented by Islamic Science University of Malaysia (USIM). USIM was chosen as the focus of this study because of its firm commitment to the implementation of integration. For instance, the USIM vision statement makes it clear that the university has an ambition to become a “leader in the integration of naqli and aqli knowledge”. The method of data collection used in this study involved the analysis of document and interviews. Documentation was used to obtain data related to integration concepts and models applied in USIM. Then, interviews were conducted to gather information from key informant to supplement the findings from the documentation. It was found that the integration concepts and models applied at USIM consist of four categories or levels namely: al-nusus (ayatization), al-muqaranah (comparison), al-taqyim (adaptation) and at-tafaqquh (integration). These four concepts were have been implemented in detail in the learning process, as well as in research and community development.

Highlights

  • Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengeksplorasi konsep dan model integrasi yang diterapkan oleh Islamic Science University of Malaysia (USIM)

  • USIM has a commitment to be a leading institution in introducing the concept of integration of naqli and aqli knowledge in curriculum design of university - integration of knowledge is "a combination of modern science and theology based on Qur'an and Sunnah, which aims at spawning generations of ummah, brilliant, and help the country and world in accordance with Qur'an and

  • Since its inception USIM has formulated its vision of "Integrating Naqli and Aqli knowledge to transform and create value for country, ummah and humanity." While its mission "Committed to be an advanced knowledge institution based on Islamic Studies, and to spearhead new knowledge using cutting edge technologies to produce innovations, which can transform the country, the ummah and humanity." With such a vision and mission, USIM commits to make the integration of knowledge to be the main agenda

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Introduction

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengeksplorasi konsep dan model integrasi yang diterapkan oleh Islamic Science University of Malaysia (USIM). Hasanuddin, and Susilawati: Integration of Naqli and Aqli Knowledge in Islamic Science University of Malaysia: Concept and Mode pengumpulan data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini meliputi analisis dokumen dan wawancara.

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