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Indonesia religious education management reforms
Overview
The Indonesian Ministry of Religious Affairs has initiated several reforms to strengthen the management and quality of religious education. Minister Nasaruddin Umar announced new measures to improve international student selection, specifically through a memorandum of understanding with Al-Azhar University in Egypt. This partnership introduces stricter academic and moral criteria for Indonesian students, alongside mandatory Arabic language preparation.
Domestically, the Ministry is working to synchronize data between madrasahs and pesantren (Islamic boarding schools) to prevent statistical double-counting and ensure the legal recognition of pesantren diplomas.
Furthering these efforts, the Ministry has partnered with the Executive Board of Nahdlatul Ulama (PBNU) to implement digital transformation initiatives. These programs, including ‘Santri 5.0’ and ‘Digital Da'wah’, aim to integrate artificial intelligence, digital media, and STEM skills into the pesantren curriculum to modernize religious education.
Entities
Ministry of Religious Affairs · Nasaruddin Umar · Al-Azhar University · Indonesia · Muhammad Nuh
Timeline
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[POLITICS] 3 sourcesPBNU and Indonesia's Ministry of Religious Affairs partner on digital initiatives
PBNU and Indonesia's Ministry of Religious Affairs are partnering to integrate AI and digital skills into pesantren, while PBNU leadership outlines new plans to strengthen grassroots organizational structures.
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[POLITICS] 2 sourcesIndonesia Ministry of Religious Affairs strengthens education management
Indonesia's Minister of Religious Affairs is enhancing selection standards for students studying at Al-Azhar University and improving domestic data management for madrasahs and pesantren.
Sources
antaranews.com · inews.id · medcom.id · nu.or.id · thehastingscenter.org