The Functions Of Islamic Higher Education In Preventing Radicalism Of Thinking In Indonesia

Abstract

The emergence of radicalism and extremism, which frequently causes disharmony and even social conflict in various parts of the world, is one of the issues affecting human life today. This is also the case in Indonesia. Indonesia, which was previously perceived as a
peaceful region with a population with a strong sense of humanity and a gentle culture, has abruptly changed. This shift was evident following the reform movement that brought an end to President Suharto's New Order regime (ORBA), which had been in power for approximately 32 years. The purpose of this research is to examine the role of Islamic universities in preventing thought radicalization in Indonesia. A sociophilosophical approach was used in this research. The sociological approach is used to research and examine the development of radicalism on Islamic college campuses in Indonesia. However, it is recognized that this symptom is inextricably linked to the community in which the campus is located. This is because, in addition to developing on campus, radicalism influences or affects the community in which the university is located. According to the findings of this study, the role of Islamic universities in preventing
radicalism of thought is critical, given that the potential for radicalism is increasingly visible among the younger generation, as evidenced by research at various universities in Medan, Jakarta, and Surakarta, all of which have signs that some students and the
academic community have the potential to be radical.