Islamic Religious College Research Articles

Barriers and Strategies: Analysis of the Implementation of Independent Learning Independent Campus (MBKM) at PTKI in Aceh

The objective of this study is to analyze the challenges encountered in the implementation of the Merdeka Belajar Kampus Merdeka (MBKM) policy in Islamic Religious Colleges (PTKI) in Aceh and to propose strategies to address these challenges and enhance the effectiveness of policy implementation. The study focuses specifically on implementing the MBKM policy in PTKI in Aceh, which is noteworthy due to the unique obstacles relating to infrastructure and human resources in this region. The study offers strategic solutions that can be employed to improve the effectiveness of MBKM policy implementation. Furthermore, it provides valuable insights for other universities in Indonesia that may confront similar challenges in implementing the MBKM policy. This study employs a descriptive qualitative approach to investigate PTKI subjects, using interviews, observations, and policy document analysis. The findings reveal that significant obstacles, including a lack of understanding and awareness, limited technological infrastructure, insufficient internet access, and financial constraints impede the implementation of PTKI in Aceh. To overcome these challenges, strategic efforts are needed to raise awareness and educate stakeholders about MBKM, upgrade technology and internet infrastructure, enhance human resource readiness and training, revise internal policies to support the flexibility of MBKM better, streamline bureaucratic processes, and explore additional or alternative sources of funding to support program implementation.

Pengaruh Kedisiplinan Dosen terhadap Motivasi Belajar Mahasiswa Fakultas Tarbiyah di STAI Balikpapan

This study aims to determine the effect of lecturer discipline on student learning motivation of Tarbiyah faculty at Balikpapan Islamic Religious College. This research uses quantitative approach with a sample of 40 students from a population of 100 active students. Data were collected through questionnaire using Likert scale. The data obtained from the research were processed using simple regression analysis. Based on the result of the research, it can be concluded that there is a significant influence between lecturer's discipline (X) to students' learning motivation (Y). These results can be seen through the t test results obtained a probability value of (0.002). This value is smaller than 0.05, so it can be concluded that there is a significant influence between lecturer discipline and learning motivation.

Exploring the Implementation of “Merdeka Belajar Kampus Merdeka” in Indonesian Islamic Universities

“Merdeka Belajar Kampus Merdeka” (MBKM) is an Indonesian government program launched to improve students’ skills and competencies, both hard and soft skills. This study aims to analyze the implementation strategy of the “Merdeka Belajar Kampus Merdeka” (MBKM) program in Islamic Religious Colleges (PTKI) in Indonesia. Using a qualitative approach and a multi-case study method, this study examines the implementation of MBKM in Islamic religious colleges in Indonesia. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, observation and documentation. Data were analyzed using multi-case analysis techniques, starting from single case analysis/individual case and continuing with cross-case analysis/cross-case analysis. After being analyzed, data validity was checked through the degree of certainty, transferability, and trustworthiness. The results of this study indicate that implementing MBKM in PTKI uses a curriculum overhaul and adaptation strategy. The curriculum overhaul is implemented through learning innovation programs, collaboration, learning opportunities, eight program learning opportunities, character education, and curriculum models. Implementing curriculum adaptation is carried out through the ease of opening new study programs, study program accreditation, and the right to study outside the program for three semesters. The MBKM program is evaluated internally through internal quality audits and externally through national and international accreditation.

Islamic Higher Education on Innovation and Transformation Challenges; A View of Management Change

Changes in the management of higher education are based on the increasingly complex needs of society, one of which is marked by the birth of the State Islamic Religious College. State Islamic Religious Universities (PTKIN) are currently able to compete with other State Universities in Indonesia. The existence of PTKIN continues to survive with its distinctive characteristic, namely the integration of religious science and general science. These integration efforts continue to be improved continuously as an effort to change the scope of university management. This study aims to describe the challenges of change management in Islamic-based universities. The research method used is a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) with research objects, challenges, and strategies for managing change in Islamic universities. The current era of disruption is also influential in managing changes in higher education, such as digitalization that occurs in every educational process in higher education, including Islamic-based universities. With the main guidelines of the Qur'an and Sunnah, Islamic universities continue to innovate to respond to modernization. For this reason, human resources in Islamic-based universities develop strategies to face challenges in managing changes such as mastering 21st-century skills consisting of critical thinking, communication, creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving skills, innovating in using learning methods related to technology and no less important is balancing spirituality with digitalization in the era of disruption. Changes in the management of Islamic-based universities start from changes in terminology that give birth to consequences for integrating religious and general sciences in the educational process and the implementation of digitalization in every line of management of Islamic-based universities.

Optimising Career Adaptability for Post-Internship Students Islamic Religious College: The Role of Work Values and Social Support

A discrepancy between individual values and social support received influences a low degree of career adaptability. This research 122 post-internship students enrolled at the State Islamic Religious College in Sumatra, Indonesia. Work Values Inventory, Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support, and Career Adapt-Abilities Scale (CAAS) were employed as the research instruments using a quantitative design, and multiple regression analysis was adopted to analyse the data. The results showed a significant positive relationship between work values, social support, and career adaptability. Furthermore, the regression model predicted 64.1% of career adaptability, highlighting the synergistic effect of the variables. The results underscored the potential of career counselling interventions in empowering post-internship students by providing essential skills and knowledge for successful career navigation. Implications for career counselling were also discussed, and future analysis was suggested.

Perspective on Religious Moderation of Ptkin Students in the Post Truth Era (Case Study on Students of al-Quran and Tafsir Science Study Program Uin Khas Jember)

Information and communication technology which has developed massively has resulted in technological disruption, so that today's society can easily and quickly obtain various information until a information floods emerges. Information in online media has power, both the power to build and the power to destroy. Especially those related to religion, can certainly be disturbing, especially for the younger generation or students. A wrong understanding of religion can be dangerous because it can lead to intolerance and even radicalization. In the end, the concept of religious moderation emerged. This article wants to know the perspective of PTKIN (state Islamic religious college) students in the Al-Qur'an and Tafsir Science Study Program at UIN KHAS Jember regarding religious moderation. The research method used a qualitative research with a case study approach. The data analysis technique used the Miles and Huberman model which consists of Data Collection, Data Reduction, Data Display, and Conclusion. The technique for determining informants was purposive, namely students of the 2020-2021 Al-Qur'an and Tafsir Science Study Program, UIN KHAS Jember. The results of the research show that students of the Al-Qur'an and Tafsir Science Study Program at UIN KHAS Jember already have a good perspective regarding religious moderation up to the highest domain stage, namely evaluation. This can be a good provision for students belonging to the Z generation, to be able to filter various temptations from the flood of information on social media which has a negative impact, especially on the growth of extremism and radicalism thought patterns.

Kedudukan Politik Dalam Membangun Perkembangan Pendidikan Islam

This research aims to (1) determine the political position of those holding power in a country. (2) Know the categories of Islamic education, both formal and informal education. (3) Describe the role of politics in developing Islamic education in Indonesia. This research uses a type of library (library research). Data was obtained through searching “Google Scholar” and “ScienceDirect”, namely books, e-books, scientific journals, proceedings, the internet, and similar publications. The analysis process is carried out by collecting data, reducing and categorizing data, presenting data, and drawing conclusions relevant to the research subject. The results of this research are: First, there are three divisions of power in Indonesia, legislative, namely the power to make laws; executive, namely the power to implement laws; and the judiciary is the power to judge violations of the law. Second, the division of types of Islamic education, including formal education “Madrasah Ibtidaiyah (MI), Madrasah Tsanawiyah (MTs), Madrasah Aliyah (MA), and Islamic Religious Colleges”. Then, non-formal education "Islamic Boarding Schools, Al-Qur'an Educational Parks (TPA), Ta'lim Assemblies, and Islamic Boarding Schools". Third, the political position to build the development of Islamic education, including "determining the creation of policies or regulations, helping to provide funding, improving the quality of teaching staff, providing recognition or accreditation, providing reinforcement of Islamic values". With the right policies, Islamic education can adapt to current developments, producing a generation with broad knowledge and noble character.

One Classroom, Different Perspectives: Promoting Mutual Understanding between “Secular” and “Religious” Students of Islamic Studies in Russia and the United States

Abstract The article discusses the results from several co-taught courses in Islamic studies shared as a virtual exchange between the University of Michigan (U-M), USA, and Saint Petersburg State University (SPbU), Russian Federation. These courses were designed and taught to expand the range of perspectives to which students were exposed and allow them to learn how their study subject is conceptualized and studied by their peers in the partner country. The SPbU student cohort included graduates of Islamic religious colleges from different regions of the Russian Federation who shared the classroom with “secular” university students specializing in Islamic studies. The U-M cohort included students of various religious, ethnic, and academic backgrounds. In addition to weekly online meetings, the international teams met virtually outside class to prepare questions for weekly synchronous discussions and to work on a group presentation to be delivered at the end of the semester.

Religious Analysis of Negative Brand Name Product Purchasing Decisions among State General College Students and Students at Islamic Religious Colleges in Surabaya

Religious Analysis of Negative Brand Name Product Purchasing Decisions among State General College Students and Students at Islamic Religious Colleges in Surabaya

Food waste behavioral intention in Islamic universities: the role of religiosity and pro-social behavior

Purpose Higher education institutions (HEIs) play a pivotal role in fostering economic development by cultivating skilled workforce and generating knowledge and innovation. However, HEIs may pose a potential risk to sustainable economic development due to the generation of food waste inside their campus canteens. Therefore, this study aims to examine the influence of attitude, subjective norm (SN), perceived behavior control (PBC), religiosity and pro-social behavior among State Islamic Religious College (SIRC) students on their intention to avoid food waste behavior. This study also focused on the mediating role of the three original theory of planned behavior (TPB) variables and pro-social behavior in the relationship between religiosity and the intention to reduce food waste. Design/methodology/approach Questionnaires were used to collect data from 443 students at SIRC. The collected data were processed and analyzed using structural equation modelling to test direct, indirect and mediating effects. Findings The empirical results indicated that the eagerness of students at SIRC to reduce their behavior of leaving food behind can be driven by their negative attitudes or views toward food waste, the practice of religious teachings in their lives, the belief that they can avoid food waste and their concern for the environment. The empirical results reveal that even though religiosity influences SN, it is unable to strengthen the relationship between religiosity and the desire to be anti-food waste. Practical implications In addition to contributing to the food waste literature in the context of eating behavior, the results of this study have theoretical and practical implications. Originality/value To assess SIRC students’ behavioral intentions to avoid food waste behavior, this study used a contemporary setting to measure attitude, SN, PBC, religiosity and pro-social behavior, so strengthening the TPB’s empirical underpinning.

Transforming Private Islamic Religious Colleges (STAIS) into Institutes (IAIS) to Enhance the Quality of Private Islamic Religious Higher Education (PTKIS)

The purpose of this study is to describe the factors driving the transformation, the process of converting Private Islamic High Schools into Private Islamic Religious Institutes in Jambi Province, and to assess the quality of education in Private Islamic High Schools before and after the transformation. The researcher conducted field research using qualitative research methods and a phenomenological approach. Data was collected through observation, interviews, and documentation. Data analysis includes data reduction, presentation, verification, and conclusion. This research produces results: first, the factors that influenced the transformation of Islamic Religious Colleges in Jambi Province into Islamic Religious Institutes can be divided into two categories: internal and external factors. Second, implementing the transformation into Islamic Religious Institutes through the history of IAI, specifically Bungo and Nusantara Batanghari, the pioneering period, the STAIS periods, and the IAIS periods. Third, the quality of education before transformation, namely the lack of socialization of vision, mission, and goals to external parties. Fourth, the quality of PTKIS education after transformation, namely developing campus resources and involving lecturers to continue to doctoral and master’s programs for employees at universities, etc.

Visiting Professor As Implementation Of Cooperation Between Universitas Islam Negeri Sultan Syarif Kasim Riau And Arkalyk Pedagogical Institute, Kazakhstan

Visiting Professor Program (VIPP) is a program to send PTAI professors to universities / research institutions abroad with a maximum duration of 1 month, facilitating PTAI permanent lecturers with the title of Professor to develop their ideas and ideas through joint research, updating teaching materials and learning methods in accordance with the latest developments in the world of international education, developing curriculum studies, comparative studies of institutional management management, and become a guest examiner for students of overseas partner universities. Purpose of Visiting Professor Program (VIPP) Increasing PTAI institutional competitiveness towards a world class university through cooperation and partnership with foreign universities / institutions, Development of competence of PTAI professors in the fields of research, academic writing and networking abroad through scientific presentations, research, benchmarking, publishing manuscripts in reputable international journals Socialization and internationalization of Nusantara Islamic studies. This VP program is an implementation of international cooperation between UIN Sultan Syarif Kasim and Arkalyk Pedagogical Institute, Kazakhstan. This highly talented young lecturer and reviewer of several international journals indexed by Scopus is listed as the only lecturer from the State Islamic Religious College (PTKIN) in Indonesia teaching at the university.

Understood or Forced: Reviewing Lecturers' Interest in Saving in Islamic Banks

Understanding Islamic banking can be applied properly but has not fully positively influenced the intention to save in Islamic banking. Lack of interest and customer trust in Islamic banking to save in Islamic banking so there is a need for socialization of Islamic banking knowledge itself, both regarding understanding, of products, principles, and contracts used by parties from Islamic banks. In addition, some opinions also state that it is normal for lecturers at Islamic religious colleges to save in Islamic banks because they are required to open savings accounts to receive their salary through Islamic banks. Based on the description of the problem, the researcher is interested in conducting further research to prove whether the understanding of Islamic banking on lecturers' interest in saving in Islamic banking can maximize or have a positive effect on saving or not saving in Islamic banks. The discussion of this research relates to the field of science in connection with that the approach taken in theories related to understanding and interest. This research is quantitative. The samples used in this study were 34 lecturers. Data collection techniques used are interview techniques, distributing questionnaires, and documentation. The analysis technique of this research uses a validity test, reliability test, normality test, linearity test, classical assumption test, simple linear regression test, and hypothesis test with the help of SPSS version 26 software. The results of the study show that lecturer knowledge influences people's interest in saving at Islamic banks. This of course can prove that Indonesian Islamic banks have a place in the hearts of lecturers, not only because of the obligation to open an account at an Islamic bank to get a salary as a lecturer.

The Teacher Professional Education Students' Perception on Learning Management System-based Online Learning

This research aimed to investigate the perceptions and impacts of online learning utilizing the SPACE (Electronic religious learning system application) among students enrolled in Teacher Professional Education (TPE) programs at State Islamic Religious Colleges. Employing a quantitative approach, the study utilized linear regression analysis and structural equation modeling through AMOS 23. Effectiveness was gauged using indicators proposed by Robert E. Slavin, encompassing quality of learning, appropriateness of learning level, intensity, and time. The study participants comprised students across three Teacher Professional Education Study Programs. The findings revealed that nearly all participants expressed ease in learning and perceived the modules within SPACE as more effective. They also indicated that the materials/modules in SPACE aligned well with the needs of TPE participants and found the learning procedures within SPACE easy to follow. Notably, incentive variables within implementation indicators had a direct influence on perceived ease of use (user convenience), subsequently impacting the perceived usefulness variable. For future research, integrating direct interview data from students and conducting comparative analyses between offline and online implementations in professional education would provide valuable insights.

The Dynamics of Policies for Implementing Religious Moderation and Local Wisdom in the State Islamic Institute Kudus, Indonesia

This research analyzes the role of Islamic religious universities in maintaining local wisdom through integrating local wisdom with religious moderation. The existence of a state Islamic religious college in the community is the basis for the resilience of local wisdom in the environment where the college is located. The locus of this research is located at IAIN Kudus, Central Java. This research uses a descriptive-qualitative approach to uncovering phenomena and facts in the field. It is hoped that the results of this research will provide a comprehensive picture of the implementation of religious moderation policies and local wisdom in Islamic institutions. Data analysis in this research seeks to identify challenges, opportunities, and the impact of this policy on inter-religious harmony, religious learning, and student character development. In addition, this research also evaluates the extent to which this policy reflects the principles of tolerance, diversity, and local wisdom in the context of Islamic higher education. Through an in-depth understanding of the dynamics of policies for implementing religious moderation and local wisdom at IAIN Kudus, it is hoped that this research can contribute to improving policies and more effective implementation at the institutional level, as well as providing a broader view regarding the harmonization of diversity in the context of Islamic education in Indonesia. The results of this research can be explained by the fact that the integration of local wisdom and religious moderation in the tertiary environment has proven to be able to realize the understanding and application of the importance of religious moderation values in tertiary institutions.

Bun-yat al-Manhâj Syibhu al-Muwâziyah li Qismi Ta’lîmi al-Lughati al-Arabiyyati bi Jâmi’ati Maulânâ Mâlik Ibrâhim al-Islâmiyati al-Hukûmiyati Mâlang

The frequent changes in government policies regarding higher education curricula pose a problem for many universities. One recent policy that has caused issues is the "MBKM" curriculum, which also influences State Islamic Religious Colleges. This study aims to reveal how the Arabic Language Teaching Department of UIN Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang developed a semi-parallel structure by combining parallel and serial structures. A case study approach was employed, with the Arabic language teaching department of UIN Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang as the main research subject. Data was collected through interviews and documentation. The data analysis consisted of three stages: data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing. The findings revealed that the semi-parallel curriculum structure implemented by the Arabic language teaching department fulfills two curriculum standards. Firstly, it meets the demand for curriculum standardization based on the Indonesian National Qualifications Framework (KKNI) outlined in Higher Education Regulation No. 44, 2015. Secondly, the semi-parallel curriculum structure corresponds to the curriculum standards set forth by the Indonesian Arabic Teachers Association (IMLA) in 2019. So, the development of a semi-parallel curriculum structure for the Arabic Language Teaching department has proven to be following national standards, even though policies often change.

Fully Independent and Semi-Independent Models in the Implementation of Independent Learning at Islamic Religious Colleges

This research is a research based on analyst theory and evaluation of education policy. The aim is to photograph the practice of Merdeka Belajar and evaluate its success. The research method used is qualitative evaluation. Data was collected through documentation techniques and interviews. The collected data were analyzed by qualitative evaluative analysis techniques. PTKIN responds to the policy regulations of the Ministry of Education and Culture and the Ministry of Religion related to Independent Learning Independent Campus (MBKM) by conducting intensive internal discussions and then making MBKM Guidelines with the Rector's Decree. The form of MBKM chosen refers to MBKM regulations in the Ministry of Education and Culture and the Ministry of Agriculture, its implementation is adjusted to the potential and conditions in each PTKIN. This policy evaluation provides valuable input for policymakers to make improvements or policy adjustments related to curriculum development and implementation at PTKIN.

Application of K-Means Cluster Analysis for Grouping State Islamic University in Indonesia based on the Readiness Indicators for World Class University (WCU)

Based on Moscow Ranking 2021, State Islamic University in Indonesia is still lower than other non-Islamic State University. This shows that the mapping of higher education readiness is an important aspect in preparation for WCU. Thus, there is a need for more in-depth research related to the level of readiness of universities. This study aims to determine the data description of the readiness of State Islamic Religious Colleges (PTKIN) to World Class University (WCU) and classify them based on that readiness. Quantitative methods are used in this study. The data were analyzed by K-Means Clustering. The data used in this research obtained from the Ministry of Religion's e-SMS Diktis system. The e-SMS system is a collection of data in each unit at a university based on WCU indicators, namely Good Governance University (GUG), University's Performance Improvement (UPI), Competitive Advantages University (CAU), and Global Recognition University (GRU). The results of the analysis show that from the four indicators it has not been able to achieve 100%. In addition, there are three clusters produced, namely PTKIN is very ready, ready, and not ready to go to World Class University (WCU). PTKIN need hard work in each indicator to be an international standard

Revitalizing Islamic Education: Professionalism of State Islamic Religious College Lecturers in Welcoming the Industrial Era 4.0

This study focused on three aspects: 1) the professionalism of lecturers in the Faculty of Tarbiyah and Teacher Training (FTK) at the State Islamic Religious College (PTKIN) in Aceh in welcoming the industrial revolution 4.0 era; 2) the skills of FTK lecturers at PTKIN in Aceh in using technology for teaching; and 3) strategies to develop the professional competence of FTK lecturers in welcoming the industrial revolution 4.0 era. This research applied a qualitative method with fifty informants from FTK-PTKIN in Aceh. The informants were determined purposefully: two deans, one head of the Department of Teacher Training and Education, six deputy deans, and forty-nine lecturers. Data collection was done through interviews, observations, and documentation, and the data were analyzed through three steps: data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing. This study revealed that FTK-PTKIN lecturers in Aceh have high professional competence and good skills in using technology for teaching to welcome the Industrial Revolution 4.0 era. The common media used in teaching are Google Classroom, Google Meet, Zoom, and WhatsApp. Moreover, the professional competence of FTK lecturers is developed through the following strategies: doctoral education, technology training, and scholarship provision.

Religious Moderation: Identity Politics, Policy, and Social Change in Islamic Religious Colleges

<p>Religious moderation is politically included in public policies that are integrated into the 2020-2024 National Medium-Term Development Plan (Rencana Pembangunan Jangka Menengah Nasional, RPJMN). Ministry of Religion as the leading sector for mainstreaming religious moderation in its environment has the responsibility to translate religious moderation from the narrative of religious moderation to the real action in its institutional units. This research is qualitative research conducted at State Islamic University (Universitas Islam Negeri, UIN) Walisongo Semarang which seriously promotes religious moderation in the institution. The results of this study are the problem of strengthening identity politics as one of the main causes of religious extremism and social change that exist, one of the efforts to minimize social turmoil in UIN Walisongo is by instilling the values of religious moderation through the tri dharma of university, namely teaching, research, and community service. The aspect of locality is the main capital in implementing religious moderation at UIN Walisongo. Indigenous religiosity combines religion and locality with a theo-anthropocentric approach, exploring cultural values in order to strengthen religion in the implementation aspect. The impact of the implementation of the data religious moderation policy is seen from the realm of ideality of policy content in the religious moderation policy, which can be seen from the integration of relations or a harmonious relationship between individual elements and social elements in human interaction which is the main target in the religious moderation policy promoted by the Ministry of Religion.</p>