From Darkness to Light: A Public Lecture on Malcolm X, Decoloniality, and the Spirit of Islam

A photograph shows an African-American man in glasses, speaking with quiet confidence. Besides, a phrase that should resonate with many: From Darkness to Light. Harun Rasiah, a Senior Fellow at the Islam and Global Challenges (IGC) at UIII, delivered a public lecture on Malcolm X, a Black activist and pioneering voice of decolonial thought, hosted…

Examining Anti-Communism and Political Reconciliation in Post-Soeharto Indonesia: Dito Alif Pratama Successfully Defended His Dissertation

Depok – The Faculty of Islamic Studies at Universitas Islam Internasional Indonesia (UIII) celebrated another important academic achievement as Dito Alif Pratama successfully defended his doctoral dissertation on June 3, 2026. His dissertation, titled “Ideology, Power Relation, and Political Reconciliation: Nahdlatul Ulama and Muhammadiyah’s Anti-Communism Discourses in the Post-Soeharto Era,” explores how anti-communist narratives continue…

Advancing Classical Scholarship: Dr. ElSamna’s Presentation Unpacks the Conundrum of Hadith Matn Criticism

Depok – In a cooling academic atmosphere, the Faculty of Islamic Studies (FIS) at Universitas Islam Internasional Indonesia (UIII) held a faculty colloquium on the topic “Investigating ʿĀʾisha’s Istidrākāt as an Epistemic Model for Hadith Criticism,” which was delivered by Dr. Jumana Hazim ElSamna, a lecturer at the Faculty of Islamic Studies, Universitas Islam Internasional…

Advocating Islamic Hybridity of the Talang Mamak Tribe: Rifqi Nurdiansyah Successfully Defended His Dissertation before the Panel of Examiners

Depok – Faculty of Islamic Studies at Universitas Islam Internasional Indonesia (UIII) has unlocked a significant academic milestone, as Rifqi Nurdiansyah successfully defended his doctoral dissertation on May 20, 2026. His achievement marks the first PhD defense at the Faculty of Islamic Studies, representing an important step in the faculty’s growing contribution to scholarly research…

Writing Camp 2026 Encourages Students to Build Discipline and Consistency in Thesis Writing

Depok – The Faculty of Islamic Studies, Universitas Islam Internasional Indonesia (UIII), organized the Writing Camp 2026: Shut Up and Write (SHARE) on May 18-19, 2026, at the Meeting Hall on the 7th floor of the Jusuf Kalla Library. Designed specifically for fourth-semester master’s students who are currently writing their theses, the program aims to…

Highlighting the Method From the Field to the Page: Faculty of Islamic Studies, UIII Hosts Ethnographic Research Workshop

Depok – The Faculty of Islamic Studies at Universitas Islam Internasional Indonesia (UIII)  organized an academic workshop titled “Doing Ethnography: From Fieldwork to Academic Writing” on May 7, 2026, at the Lecturer Hall, 2nd Floor, Faculty A Building. The workshop featured Muhammad Ashraf T.P., an IGC-affiliated Fellow at the Faculty of Islamic Studies, as a…

Illuminating the Study of Religion: Dr. Yahya Jahangiri Inspires Critical Approaches at the Faculty of Islamic Studies, UIII

Depok — The Faculty of Islamic Studies (FIS) at Universitas Islam Internasional Indonesia (UIII) successfully hosted a distinguished guest lecture featuring Dr. Yahya Jahangiri Suhrawardi, Cultural Counselor of the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran. The session offered students valuable insights into theological foundations, methodology, and critical perspectives in the study of religion. The lecture commenced…

Global Expertise, Classical Foundations: Faculty of Islamic Studies, UIII, Introduces Four New Lecturers

Depok — The Faculty of Islamic Studies, UIII, proudly welcomes four new lecturers who will strengthen its academic profile in Islamic studies, particularly within the Turath Islam Program. The newly appointed faculty members bring diverse scholarly backgrounds and international experience, reflecting the university’s commitment to advancing global academic excellence. Featuring Distinguished Scholars Dr. Salahuddin Ayyub…

Advancing Excellence to New Heights: Prof. Yanwar Pribadi Is Officially Appointed Dean of the Faculty of Islamic Studies, UIII

Depok, The Faculty of Islamic Studies, UIII officially enters a new chapter of academic leadership with the formal appointment of Prof. Yanwar Pribadi, Ph.D., as the Dean of the Faculty of Islamic Studies. The announcement marks the conclusion of his period serving as an acting dean of the faculty and affirms the university’s confidence in…

Illuminating New Paths: The Faculty of Islamic Studies Hosted a Workshop on Islamic Philosophy and Theology

On February 5, 2026, the Faculty of Islamic Studies at Universitas Islam Internasional Indonesia (UIII) organized an academic workshop entitled “Current Approaches and Methods to the Study of Islamic Philosophy and Theology: A Workshop for Researchers.” The event brought together 28 selected participants, including researchers and graduate students, to explore how Islamic philosophy and theology…