Muslim Societies in Asia Program

Muslim Societies in Asia Program

Distinguished Speaker Forum

 

The Future of Islamic Education in Indonesia

Dr. Fadlil Munawwar Manshur

Gadjah Mada University

Yogyakarta, Indonesia

 

Contrary to the image that we have in America, pesantrens or madrasahs (Islamic schools) in Indonesia are not breeding grounds for terrorists. They are multi-faceted centers of learning that strive to provide high-quality, well-rounded education for children of all ages. In addition to offering a comprehensive curriculum centered on Islam, both as a way of life and as a rigorous academic endeavor, these centers of learning are also cutting edge in their exploration of other subjects such as language, mathematics, and the natural sciences.  

 

We are pleased to announce that a leading expert on pesantren education, Dr. Fadlil Munawwar Manshur, Chief of the Arabic Literature Department, Faculty of Cultural Sciences, Gadjah Mada University, Yogyakarta, Indonesia, is currently visiting the Manoa campus. He has kindly accepted our invitation to share his knowledge and experience in the dynamics of Islamic education and Arabic language learning in Indonesia at our Distinguished Speaker Forum. 

Please come join us for this rare opportunity to engage in a discussion with a leading educator from Muslim Southeast Asia! Snacks provided in collaboration with PERMIAS Hawai'i and the Indonesian Club.

 

Muslim Societies in Asia

The Muslim Societies in Asia Program, School of Pacific and Asian Studies (SPAS), University of Hawai'i is a newly launched initiative funded by the State of Hawai'i Legislature, that seeks to serve as a national resource center for academics and the general public seeking information on Muslim societies in Asia. 

 

PERMIAS Hawai'i

Established in Washington D.C. on December 24th, 1961, the Indonesian Students Association in the United States of America (PERMIAS) is a non-profit and independent organization whose membership consists of all Indonesian students studying in the U.S. 

Indonesian Club

Indonesian Club at the University of Hawai'i at Manoa is a co-curricular club established in August 2007 open to students, staff, and faculty members interested in any and all aspects of Indonesia. 

Date:  Friday, March 6th, 2009

Time: 7.00 p.m. - 9.00 p.m.

Venue: Tokioka Room, Moore 319