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)

Modern Standard Arabic Advanced Intensive Summer Course - Institut des Langues Vivantes, Université de Tunis El Manar (Tunis, Tunisia)

Research summary

The current research explores the interreligious aspect within Religious Education teacher training institutions. The study's objective is to investigate the complexities and evolving dynamics of perceiving other religions among Religious Education teacher trainees. 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. 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, Interreligious 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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