Ahmad Hakam

Thesis title: Christian and Islamic Religious Education Teacher Training Institutions: Case Studies of Perceiving Religious Others

Biography

Qualifications

MA in Muslim Cultures - Institute for the Study of Muslim Civilisations, The Aga Khan University International (London, UK)

Research summary

The current research explores the interreligious dimension within Religious Education teacher training institutions. The study's objective is to investigate the complexities and evolving dynamics of perceiving religious others among Religious Education teacher training undergraduate students and additionally Religious Education teachers who graduated from the higher-education institutions under study. Using a course dedicated to the study of various religions as its focal point, the research also analyses the broader socio-politico-religio context concerning interreligious relations in Indonesia. It seeks to examine the phenomenon from a deeper perspective, moving beyond the simplistic dichotomy of tolerant and intolerant views, which has predominantly been explored in previous literature. The case studies concentrate on Christian and Islamic Religious Education teacher training institutions in the Jakarta metropolitan area and its environs.

Current research interests

Islamic studies, Christian-Muslim relations, Interreligious relations, Religious Education

Past research interests

Islamic studies, Youth popular culture and religious piety, Religions and cultures in Indonesia

Current project grants

Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) - Indonesian Government Scholarship

Past project grants

The Aga Khan University - Institute for the Study of Muslim Civilisations Scholarship

Conference details

Presenter 'The University of Edinburgh Learning and Teaching Conference 2022: Shaping our Future'

Participant British Association for Islamic Studies (BRAIS) Conference 2022

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