Toward Religious Tolerance Through Reform in Islamic Education: The Case of the State Institute of Islamic Studies of Indonesia

Saeed, Abdullah. 1999. "TOWARDS RELIGIOUS TOLERANCE THROUGH REFORM IN ISLAMIC EDUCATION: THE CASE OF THE STATE INSTITUTE OF ISLAMIC STUDIES OF INDONESIA." Indonesia & the Malay World 27, no. 79: 177.

Authors:

Saeed, Abdullah

Source:

Indonesia & the Malay World; Nov99, Vol. 27 Issue 79, p177, 15p

Document Type:

Article

Subject Terms:

*EDUCATIONAL change,
*RELIGIOUS tolerance,
*ISLAMIC education,
*ISLAM -- Study & teaching

Geographic Terms:

INDONESIA

Abstract:

Discusses the establishment of the State Institute of Islamic Studies of Indonesia (IAIN) as part of the Indonesian government's efforts to achieve religious tolerance through reform in Islamic education. Context within which IAIN functions; Tension between traditionalism and the modern ethos; Achievement of religious tolerance through combination of modern mindset, curriculum, and sound Islamic education.

ISSN:

13639811

Accession Number:

6676479

Database:

Academic Search Alumni Edition

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