Mapping Philosophical Theories and Methods in Undergraduate Theses at UIN Jakarta: Trends, Approaches, and Contemporary Challenges

UIN Jakarta, with its distinct characteristics, focuses on integrating Islamic and general education as a unity. This research focuses on the oldest faculty: The Faculty of Educational Sciences (FITK, hereafter). This study aims to a) explore the concept of integration of Islamic and general education at FITK, and b) find out the extent to which lecturers at FITK understand the concept of integration. The approach used in this research was phenomenology. It employed the qualitative method to describe the concept of integration of Islamic and general education and reveal the extent of lecturers' understanding of scientific integration. The results showed that at the conceptual level, the paradigm of reintegration of Islamic and general education is an integration of Islamic knowledge and values, which is two-way: from secular sciences to Islamic values and from conventional Islamic religious materials to secular sciences. The study also found that scientific integration has long been present in the FITK academic environment. However, the concept of scientific integration itself does not appear to be a uniformity which causes many different interpretations from each study program, even from lecturers in the FITK environment. In addition, the concept of scientific integration has not been fully understood by each leader in the academic community of UIN Jakarta, mainly due to the lack of socialization and no appointment for specific institutions responsible for managing this integration process.

Purpose This study addresses the question of whether Islamic epistemology and ethics advance the understanding and promotion of sustainable development (SD) in the field of Islamic management, economics and finance (IMEF). This study also aims to understand how contemporary ethical theories explain and harmonise Islamic ethics in the context of SD. Design/methodology/approach This study adopts the PRISMA protocol and conducts a systematic literature review of 62 articles published from 2015 to 2023 to provide answers to four research questions. The selected publications were taken from the Web of Science, Scopus and Google Scholar databases, using the purposive sampling technique, and taking into account the selection criteria of quality, relevance and timeliness of the publications. Findings Four key findings emerged from the review. Firstly, Islamic epistemology and ethics, drawn from the Qur’an and Hadith, guide practices toward SD. Secondly, Islamic epistemology and ethics promote SD through various initiatives, including ethical behaviour, environmental stewardship, social responsibility, Islamic banking and financing ethics and Islamic social financing principles among others. Third, contemporary ethical theories such as virtue ethics, intentionalism, consequentialism and deontological ethics enrich the application of Islamic ethical foundations in the context of SD. Finally, the theoretical connection between Islamic epistemology, ethics and SD lies in their alignment toward promoting ethical behaviour, social responsibility and holistic ecosystem well-being. Practical implications The insights provided by this review offer practical implications for researchers, policymakers and practitioners in IMEF. The insights also underscore the importance of integrating Islamic ethical principles into SD initiatives and policy frameworks. Originality/value This novel study offers unique perspectives by integrating contemporary ethical theories with Islamic ethics and epistemology to justify SD in ways that are both theoretically and practically significant. In addition, six novel propositions are suggested for future research in IMEF.

Objective: This study aims to explore the integration of Islamic epistemology in ethical curriculum development to support the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The research focuses on aligning ethical values derived from Islamic teachings with modern educational practices, offering a transformative framework that contributes to global sustainability goals. The study emphasizes the importance of integrating ethical principles, such as justice (adl), beneficence (ihsan), and accountability (amanah), into curriculum design to foster responsible global citizens. Theoretical framework: The theoretical framework combines Islamic epistemological principles with the humanistic educational model, illustrating how ethical dimensions can shape pedagogy, learning outcomes, and societal impact. Literature Review: The literature review highlights the convergence of ethical frameworks in Islamic education with contemporary educational theories. Key references include works on Islamic epistemology, ethics, and SDG-related educational initiatives. This review identifies gaps in current curriculum models that fail to emphasize ethical values as foundational elements. Methods: A qualitative research method was employed, involving content analysis of Islamic epistemological texts, curriculum policies, and case studies from Islamic educational institutions. Data were gathered through document analysis and interviews with curriculum experts, educators, and policymakers. Results: The findings reveal that integrating Islamic epistemology into curriculum development fosters holistic education, bridging spiritual, intellectual, and social dimensions. Such integration enhances moral responsibility, critical thinking, and sustainable practices among learners. Implications: The implications of this study are significant for policymakers and educators seeking to design curricula that align with SDG principles. By emphasizing ethical values, the proposed framework promotes inclusivity, environmental stewardship, and social justice, directly contributing to Goals 4 (Quality Education) and 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions). Novelty: The study's novelty lies in offering a structured approach to ethical curriculum development grounded in Islamic epistemology, addressing both spiritual and material dimensions of education. It advocates for a paradigm shift where ethics is not merely an addition but a core component of curriculum design.

UIN Jakarta Publicist Subbag becomes a medium and facilitator between the policy or the direction of the leadership not only with academic Jakarta UIN therein. Subbag public relations has also become a funnel for our publications and dissemination unit and other work units owned by UIN Jakarta. The purpose of this research was to know about the activity of marketing public relations (MPR) Subbag. Publications and Documentation of UIN Jakarta. The research methodology used is the type of qualitative research with engineering data validity using the technique of triangulation which uses the theory of PENCILS (Publications, Events, News, Community involvement, Inform of image, Lobbying and negotiation, and Social responsibility) raised by Philip Kotler. The results showed that seven of the applied theory of PENCILS, aspects of Social responsibility are still held less than optimal; Publications, Events, and News should still be optimized by holding activities and working with national and international media. Recommendations to make Subbag. Publications and Documentation have to do improvements in human resources and forming a special team to manage Public Relations activities.

The urgency of relocating the national capital to IKN Nusantara is rooted in its symbolic representation of the nation's identity. The capital's significance is sensitive, serving as a cornerstone of national symbols and unity. The Ministry of Religious Affairs (Kemenag) is at the forefront of promoting national unity through its campaign on religious moderation, essential for IKN Nusantara's development. State Islamic Religious Universities (PTKIN), under Kemenag, lead in studying religious moderation. PTKIN's pivotal role in strengthening national unity aligns with IKN Nusantara's objectives. This study aims to assess the readiness of PTKIN employees towards IKN Nusantara within the Ministry of Religious Affairs. Using a quantitative survey approach, data from 95 PTKIN employees in UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta, UIN Sunan Gunung Djati Bandung, and UIN Sultan Maulana Hasanudin Banten were analyzed. Results indicate UIN Jakarta, followed by UIN Banten and UIN Bandung, as most prepared for the move. Readiness also varies with age, service duration, and gender, with male employees showing higher readiness to relocate to IKN.

This research is in development research, aiming to develop student worksheets material Special Lines and Circles in Triangles based on Problem Based Learning with a scientific approach. This Student Work Sheet can be used as a learning resource by students in the Mathematics subject at School I in the Mathematics Education Department, Faculty of Tarbiyah and Teacher Training (FITK) UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta (UIN Jakarta). This study uses a 4-D development model consisting of four steps: defining, designing, developing, and disseminating. This research is limited to the development stage. The data collected is in the form of data on the validity of the Student Work Sheet. Validity data collected by circulating a validation questionnaire to two validators. The validity data is processed quantitative and qualitative. The data obtained based on the results of the analysis are(1) the quality of the material, (2) aspects of language and (3) overall elements of the presentation of the Student Keja Sheet material developed very valid criteria. Conclusion of The Student Work Sheet material Unique Lines and Circles on Triangles based on Problem-Based Learning with a scientific approach developed is suitable for use as a learning resource for students in the School Mathematics course I.

The pandemic started to hit the world in 2019, making the education system unable to run face-to-face as usual. Islam views this pandemic as something to avoid. Therefore, people were demanded to stay at home. The same thing happened in the world of education, especially in the learning system which was previously changed to an online system (blended learning). Teachers anticipated this system by using several existing media, such as: Zoom, Meet, Google Classroom, and other applications. The purpose of writing this article was to discuss Islamic institutions in dealing with a pandemic in the realm of education for the common good. This study was included in the type of descriptive qualitative study using mixed methods with a questionnaire instrument basis to obtain data and description for data analysis. The data was a questionnaire form and several arguments used as the basis for the analysis in this study. The data was correlated with the education system in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic by observing t the final grades of the Indonesian language course for non-language students at UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta. The results show that Islamic law recommends the best efforts to deal with a pandemic. Although UIN Jakarta as an Islamic institution does not seem ready, it is still able to prove resilience in various ways. One of which is optimizing the use of the Academic Information System (AIS) and subscribing to premium zoom for all lecturers. The results of student learning tests using the online method are classified as good from the specified targets. However, significant differences in scores still occur and are quite visible between face-to-face learning and online learning systems.

This article attempts to describe the efforts to increase the visibility of the website of UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta in webometrics ranking. Webometrics is a means to measure the progress of a university through its website. This article aims to find the right work steps in an effort to increase website visibility and also the birth of practical steps to lift webometrics rankings that can be used as guidelines by website managers at UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta. This research uses a qualitative approach with a descriptive type. The main data was obtained using Focus Group Discussion (FGD) techniques by presenting parties related to webometrics ranking, having knowledge of SEO practices, and having experience in web management. The findings indicate that there have been efforts to increase the quantity and quality of content with the establishment of the publication and documentation division. There are still various obstacles to be faced, such as content management that does not meet SEO principles, several pages and subdomains that are not maintained, are damaged, and even lost, causing bad backlinks. It is necessary to build a website that uses the multisite method which is very effective and efficient in integrating various website needs at UIN Jakarta. The need for various efforts to overcome these obstacles, such as the need for effective communication between web development teams, the need for SEO-friendly content writing training, and the importance of SOPs in optimizing web performance and getting maximum webometrics ranking.

State Islamic University (UIN) Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta has a student population of about 23,099 students. The majority of students who are assumed to each student bringing a motor vehicle wheel 2 is mainly a motor. Parking capacity at UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta is not proportional to the number of motor vehicles. In this study, researchers evaluated the characteristics of the park consists of accumulated parking, parking volume, duration of parking, turn over, capacity, index, and discuss effective parking patterns. The design of the system is made using OOAD (Object Oriented Analysis Design) with system development method used is a RAD (Rapid Application Development) and using the notation UML (Unified Modeling Language). Results from this research that the accumulation of parking at yield is 36.5, the volume of effective parking is 07.30 and 15:30, the average parking duration is 5 hours, turnover in automobile and motorcycle struck at 11:30 to 12:30 is at 0.92 and 1.77, the capacity of parking for cars and motorcycles, namely 91 and 781 units, the index increased parking at the beginning of the term, effective pattern for car parking which is parallel and angle 900. Expected results of the evaluation and design of this system can be petrified campus to manage into a regular parking. Keywords: parking, UIN Jakarta, RAD, UML

This study aims to present a comprehensive synthesis of four major qualitative research approaches narrative inquiry, phenomenology, grounded theory, and Islamic research design as a multidimensional framework for studying phenomena in Islamic education. Narrative inquiry emphasizes the reconstruction of life stories as sources of meaning; phenomenology seeks to uncover the essence of participants’ lived experiences; grounded theory systematically generates concepts or theories emerging from empirical data; while Islamic research design integrates contemporary qualitative strategies with Islamic epistemology, ethics, and values. The analysis demonstrates that each approach offers distinctive strengths yet remains compatible for integrative use. Narrative inquiry supports studies requiring an exploration of individual life trajectories, phenomenology is suitable for examining spiritual and religious experiences in depth, grounded theory is relevant for developing contextually rooted theoretical constructs, and Islamic research design ensures that the research process aligns with Islamic ethical and epistemological foundations. Taken together, these approaches form a multidimensional qualitative model that enriches methodological discourse in Islamic studies and promotes research practices that are both contextually grounded and aligned with the needs of contemporary Muslim societies.

The digital transformation of educational assessment has accelerated the adoption of Computer-Based Tests (CBT) in Islamic Religious Education (PAI). Although CBT improves efficiency and objectivity, it also raises concerns regarding students’ academic anxiety and the integration of Islamic ethical values in evaluation practices. This study aims to explore students’ experiences of academic anxiety during CBT implementation in PAI, identify technical, pedagogical, and ethical factors influencing anxiety, and examine how Islamic evaluation ethics are applied in computer-based assessments. Using a qualitative interpretive approach with a case study design, data were collected through in-depth interviews, observations, and document analysis involving PAI teachers, students, school leaders, and CBT operators in an Islamic educational institution. The findings indicate that CBT generates significant academic anxiety manifested in cognitive, emotional, and physiological responses, primarily due to technical uncertainty, rigid assessment design, and perceptions of limited tolerance for errors. Evaluation management remains largely technocratic, emphasizing system efficiency over students’ psychological well-being. Although educators demonstrate normative understanding of Islamic ethical principles—such as justice (al-‘adl), trustworthiness (amanah), compassion (rahmah), and public benefit (maslahah)—these values are not yet systematically integrated into CBT policies. Nevertheless, practices such as CBT simulations, spiritual reinforcement, transparent procedures, and technical support were found to reduce anxiety. The study concludes that integrating Islamic ethical values into CBT-based evaluation management is essential to creating fair, humane, and educational digital assessment in Islamic education

This study explores the epistemological foundation of Islamic education in the context of the Merdeka Curriculum implementation in Indonesia. The research aims to analyze how Islamic epistemology—which integrates revelation, reason, and experience—can be harmonized with the principles of independent learning that emphasize flexibility, contextual understanding, and character development. Using a qualitative descriptive approach, this study collects data through literature review and content analysis of relevant academic works and policy documents. The findings show that the integration of Islamic epistemology provides a philosophical framework that strengthens the spiritual and moral dimensions of education while maintaining academic autonomy. The implications highlight the importance of teachers’ capacity, curriculum adaptation, and policy support to ensure that the Merdeka Curriculum remains grounded in Islamic educational values. This study contributes to the discourse on contemporary Islamic education by proposing an integrative model that aligns faith-based knowledge with modern educational paradigms.

Objective: This research explores the significance of Islamic family ethics as a foundational element in promoting social harmony in the modern era. The primary objective is to analyze how Islamic teachings address family-related challenges and foster moral values that strengthen societal cohesion. Theoretical framework: The theoretical framework combines Islamic ethical teachings with sociological theories concerning family systems and social stability. Literature review: The literature review encompasses scholarly works in Islamic studies, sociology, and contemporary research on family dynamics, highlighting the relevance and timelessness of Islamic values in addressing emerging social issues. Methods: Utilizing a descriptive-analytical methodology, the study analyzes primary Islamic texts, academic research, institutional reports, and credible digital sources. Through thematic text analysis, the research identifies patterns and principles that illustrate how Islamic ethics provide practical solutions to modern familial challenges, such as individualism, generational disconnection, and moral decline. Results: The findings reveal that Islamic family ethics significantly contribute to social harmony by encouraging respect, mutual support, responsible parenting, and community awareness. These values create a stable family environment, which serves as the bedrock for a cohesive society. The research further demonstrates that integrating Islamic ethical teachings into family and community programs can help counteract the erosion of social bonds in an increasingly fragmented world. Implications: The study’s implications extend to policymakers, educators, and religious leaders who seek to reinforce ethical and familial foundations in society. Novelty: The novelty of this research lies in its contextual linkage of traditional Islamic values with contemporary societal issues, offering a faith-based, yet universally applicable, framework for strengthening family structures and enhancing social harmony in a globalized era.

This study aims to explore the extent to which the principle of gender equality has been integrated in Islamic Religious Education textbooks at the elementary school level. The focus of the analysis is on the representation of the roles of men and women in the teaching materials used in the independent curriculum. The main data in this study are six Islamic Religious Education and Budi Pekerti textbooks for Grades 1 to 6, published by the Center for Curriculum and Bookkeeping, Research and Development, and Bookkeeping Agency, Ministry of Education and Culture of the Republic of Indonesia. These books include Islamic Religious Education and Ethics for Primary School Grade 1 by Muhammad Nurzakun and Joko Santoso in 2021, Islamic Religious Education and Ethics for Primary School Grade 2 by A. Zainal Abidin and Siti Kusrini in 2021, and Islamic Religious Education and Ethics for Primary School Grade 3 by Moh. Ghozali and Erwin Wasti in 2022, the book Islamic Religious Education and Ethics for Primary 4 by Ahmad Faozan and Jamaluddin in 2021, the book Islamic Religious Education and Ethics for Primary 5 by Soleh Baedowi and Hairil Muhammad Anwar in 2021, and the book Islamic Religious Education and Ethics for Primary 6 by Nazirwan and Kholili Abdullah in 2022. This research uses a qualitative method with content analysis of the text and illustrations of Islamic Religious Education textbooks. The results of this study show a consistent pattern of gender bias, where male characters are dominant in religious and social roles, while female characters tend to be passive and limited to domestic roles. So then it is necessary to reformulate the content of the textbook to be more responsive to gender, in order to realize a fair Islamic education in accordance with the value of rahmatan lil 'alamin.

Research Background: This article discusses the integration of Western and Islamic epistemology in Islamic education as a strategy for shaping moderate character among students amid the challenges of globalization and the dichotomy of knowledge. The focus of this study is how Islamic revelatory values can be synergized with Western rationality and empiricism in educational practice. The research question addressed includes the lack of empirical studies on the implementation of this epistemological integration in the curriculum and teaching methods of Islamic educational institutions.Methods: This research employs a qualitative approach through literature review using a descriptive-analytical method. The key findings: indicate that integrative approaches, such as the use of contextual and value based learning, can shape students' characters to be tolerant, fair, and open-minded. Contribution: This article contributes the concept of a transintegrative paradigm that unites revelation and reason pedagogically to form individuals who are religious, rational, and humanistic. Conclusion: the integration of Western and Islamic epistemology is important for realizing holistic and contextual Islamic education. Such education can produce a generation that is not only intellectually intelligent but also morally mature and ready to live in a pluralistic society.