Islam, Science, and Ecotheology (ISE)
The Islam, Science, and Ecotheology (ISE) concentration examines the relationship between Islamic teachings, scientific developments, and environmental issues in a contemporary context. This program highlights how the Islamic intellectual tradition interacts with modern science and responds to urgent ecological crises and social change.
Through specific courses such as Science and Knowledge Traditions in Islam, Islam and Modern Science, Islam, Environment, and New Social Movements, and Environmental Fiqh: Digital Humanities in Islamic Studies, this program actively engages students to critically and contextually understand the integration of religion, science, and environmental ethics. Graduates develop robust analytical and research capabilities, enabling them to examine complex Islamic, scientific, and ecological issues and contribute tangibly to sustainability discourses rooted in Islamic values.
Curriculum Structure
Core Interdisciplinary Courses
| No. | Course Title | Semester | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Islamic Studies: Text and Context | 1 | 3 |
| 2 | Philosophy of Islamic Sciences | 1 | 3 |
| 3 | Religion and Social Theories | 2 | 3 |
| 4 | Research Methods and Academic Writing | 2 | 4 |
| 5 | Thesis Proposal Seminar | 3 | 3 |
| 6 | Thesis | 4 | 8 |
| Total Credits | 24 | ||
Concentration Specific Courses
| No. | Course Title | Semester | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Science and Knowledge Traditions in Islam | 1 | 3 |
| 2 | Islam and Modern Science | 1 | 3 |
| 3 | Islam, Environment, and New Social Movements | 2 | 3 |
| 4 | Environmental Fiqh: Digital Humanities in Islamic Studies | 2 | 3 |
| Total Credits | 12 | ||
Elective Courses (Select 1)
| No. | Course Title | Semester | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Special Topic: Religion and Society | 3 | 3 |
| 2 | Religion and Global Issues | 3 | 3 |
| 3 | Religious Issues in Indonesia | 3 | 3 |
| 4 | Gender and Feminism | 3 | 3 |
Course Descriptions
Core Interdisciplinary Courses
Islamic Studies: Text and Context
Examines the dialectical relationship between foundational Islamic texts (the Qur’an, Hadith, and classical intellectual heritage) and the social, cultural, and political realities of Muslim societies. Students apply exegesis, hermeneutics, and critical social sciences to understand how scholars interpret, reinterpret, and implement these texts contextually.
Philosophy of Islamic Sciences
Introduces the epistemological frameworks of Islamic sciences within the context of modern philosophy of science debates. The course covers the epistemology, ontology, and axiology of science in classical Islamic traditions and modern Western thought, enabling students to develop scientific paradigms rooted in monotheism, justice, and public welfare.
Religion and Social Theories
Discusses classical and contemporary social theories to understand religion as a social and cultural phenomenon. The course critically evaluates the intersection of religion, power, economics, and identity to comprehend the function, role, and transformation of religion in modern society.
Research Methods and Academic Writing
Provides a methodological foundation for designing and executing interdisciplinary research. The curriculum introduces qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods, alongside hermeneutical, historical, and socio-cultural approaches, while strongly emphasizing research ethics and context sensitivity.
Thesis Proposal Seminar
Serves as an academic forum for students to structure their thesis research proposals. Through faculty guidance and peer discussion, students clarify their problem formulations, theoretical frameworks, and methodologies, cultivating scientific argumentation and critical reflection.
Publication of Journal Articles
Trains students to write, edit, and publish scientific papers in national and international academic journals. The curriculum focuses on publication ethics, scientific writing techniques, citation systems, and the peer-review process to produce impactful research articles.
Thesis
Demonstrates a student's capacity to conduct independent, systematic, and original research. Using an interdisciplinary approach that integrates Islamic theories with social sciences and humanities, students generate research that contributes to knowledge development, policies, and religious practices relevant to contemporary challenges.
Concentration Specific Courses
Science and Knowledge Traditions in Islam
Examines the history and philosophy of science within classical Islamic civilization. The course analyzes how early Muslim scholars integrated theological values with rigorous scientific inquiry, and traces the transmission and transformation of knowledge within the Islamic intellectual tradition.
Islam and Modern Science
Investigates the conceptual intersection between Islamic theology and modern scientific discoveries. The study focuses on analyzing contemporary debates regarding cosmology, evolution, and bioethics from an Islamic perspective to foster a constructive dialogue between religion and science.
Islam, Environment, and New Social Movements
Critically analyzes how Islamic ecological values inspire contemporary environmental activism. The course highlights the strategic role of Muslim communities and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in responding to ecological crises and mobilizing systemic social change.
Environmental Fiqh: Digital Humanities in Islamic Studies
Explores Islamic jurisprudence concerning the environment (Environmental Fiqh) by utilizing digital humanities approaches. Students learn to map, preserve, and digitally analyze ecological texts and religious fatwas to directly address modern sustainability challenges.
Elective Courses
Special Topic: Religion and Society
Examines the dynamic interaction between religion and society through advanced case studies and modern social theories, emphasizing the social construction of religiosity and systematic social change.
Religion and Global Issues
Analyzes the strategic role of religion in responding to urgent global challenges, such as peacebuilding, environmental conservation, human rights enforcement, migration, and sustainable development.
Religious Issues in Indonesia
Comprehensively analyzes the diversity of religious expressions, the sustained impact of identity politics, and the patterns of interfaith relations within the Indonesian socio-political landscape.
Gender and Feminism
Examines feminist theory and praxis, as well as gender discourse within Islamic studies. This course focuses primarily on achieving social justice and reconstructing equitable religious interpretations.