Advancing Academic Excellence: Four FIS Scholars Appointed as Associate Professors

The Faculty of Islamic Studies (FIS) has reached a new milestone in its academic journey. The faculty proudly announces the promotion of four of its distinguished scholars—Dr. Phil. Syafiq Hasyim, Zezen Zaenal Mutaqin, S.J.D., Haula Noor, Ph.D., and Dr. M. Ilyas Marwal—to the rank of Associate Professor (Lektor Kepala). These appointments recognize exceptional contributions to…

With Gratitude and Warm Wishes, FIS UIII Bids Farewell to Prof. Ayman Shihadeh

The Faculty of Islamic Studies (FIS), Universitas Islam Internasional Indonesia (UIII), held a small farewell lunch on 25 November 2025 to conclude Prof. Ayman Shihadeh’s fellowship period as an IGC Senior Fellow, which took place from 8 October to 26 November 2025. Prof. Shihadeh, an esteemed intellectual historian of the Islamic world at SOAS University…

Four Students of the Faculty of Islamic Studies UIII Present Papers at AICIS+ 2025

Four students from the Faculty of Islamic Studies presented their papers at the 24th Annual International Conference on Islam, Science, and Society (AICIS+) 2025, organized by Indonesia’s Ministry of Religious Affairs in collaboration with the Indonesian International Islamic University (UIII), October 29-30, 2025.   This year, the conference carried the theme “Islam, Ecotheology, and Technological Transformation:…

📢 Open for Applications — IGC 2026 Fellowship!

The Center of Islam and Global Challenges (IGC), Faculty of Islamic Studies, UIII, invites academics and early-career researchers to join the IGC 2026 Fellowship. 🌿 ✨ Visiting FellowshipA funded 3-month program for PhD holders and early-career researchers to conduct research and engage with UIII’s academic community.🗓️ Deadline: November 24, 2025🔗 Apply: s.uiii.id/IGC-VisitingFellowship2026 ✨ Affiliated FellowshipAn…

Rethinking the Religion of Java: Prof. Greg Fealy on Mysticism and Santri-Abangan Relation

Depok, October 2, 2025 — The Center for Islam and Global Challenges (IGC), Faculty of Islamic Studies at Universitas Islam Internasional Indonesia (UIII), hosted a compelling public lecture by Prof. Greg Fealy, Senior Fellow at the Department of Political and Social Change, Australian National University (ANU). The lecture, titled “Rethinking the Religion of Java: Resurgent Mysticism and Santri-Abangan…

From Struggling to Shining: FIS UIII Commencement 2025 Highlights

Depok, 27 August 2025 – The Faculty of Islamic Studies (FIS) at Universitas Islam Internasional Indonesia (UIII) proudly marked a milestone with its third commencement ceremony, honoring the accomplishments of 55 graduates who have successfully completed their studies. This year’s graduating cohort reflects the diversity and international reach of UIII, consisting of 18 students from…

55 Students Graduate from the Regular, Dual Degree, and Takhassus Programs at the Faculty of Islamic Studies

The Faculty of Islamic Studies at UIII proudly hosted its 2025 Judicium Ceremony, honoring the accomplishments of 55 graduates who have successfully completed their academic journey. This year’s graduating class includes 18 students from the MA in Islamic Studies (Regular), 14 students from the Dual Degree program—comprising eight in collaboration with the University of Edinburgh…

UIII and IAI Persis Bandung Held Inclusiverse 2025: Reading Islam and Indonesia from Bandung

Bandung, 9 August 2025 – The Faculty of Islamic Studies (FIS) at Universitas Islam Internasional Indonesia (UIII), in collaboration with Institut Agama Islam Persatuan Islam (IAI Persis) Bandung, successfully held Inclusiverse: Aura Farming Parahyangan – Reading Islam and Indonesia from Bandung. The one-day cross-disciplinary forum brought together scholars, researchers, and students to engage in in-depth…

Exploring Salafism in Contemporary Egypt: Stéphane Lacroix on ‘Twilight of the Saints’

On July 14th, 2025, the Jusuf Kalla Library and the Faculty of Islamic Studies at Universitas Islam Internasional Indonesia (UIII) held the 14th edition of the Book Forum Series. This special session featured Twilight of the Saints: The History and Politics of Salafism in Contemporary Egypt, a major work by Assoc. Prof. Stéphane Lacroix, a…