UIN Jakarta’s Faculty of Ushuluddin Opens 2026 Admissions, Continuing a Legacy of Producing National Islamic Scholars and Leaders

Faculty of Ushuluddin, UIN Online News — As the oldest faculty at UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta and one of the pioneers of Islamic higher education in Indonesia, the Faculty of Ushuluddin (FU) continues to strengthen its position as a leading center for Islamic scholarship. Through the 2026/2027 Student Admissions (PMB), the faculty invites prospective students to pursue comprehensive studies in Islamic sciences while engaging with contemporary intellectual discourse.

Established in 1959 during the era of the Academy of Religious Sciences (ADIA), the Faculty of Ushuluddin is recognized as the first Faculty of Ushuluddin within Indonesia's State Islamic Higher Education (PTKIN) system. Throughout its history, the faculty has played a significant role in shaping generations of Islamic scholars, academics, and national leaders, including Indonesia's Minister of Religious Affairs Prof. Dr. KH. Nasaruddin Umar, M.A., and renowned Qur'anic scholar Prof. Dr. M. Quraish Shihab, M.A.

A Strong Tradition of Islamic Scholarship

Building upon more than six decades of academic excellence, the Faculty of Ushuluddin combines classical Islamic scholarship with contemporary approaches to theology, philosophy, Qur'anic studies, Hadith, and comparative religion. Its curriculum encourages students to develop critical thinking while preserving the rich intellectual traditions of Islam.

Today, the faculty offers five undergraduate and three master's programs:

Undergraduate Programs (Bachelor's Degree)

• Comparative Religion (Studi Agama-Agama)
• Islamic Theology and Philosophy (Aqidah dan Filsafat Islam)
• Qur'anic Studies and Interpretation (Ilmu Al-Qur'an dan Tafsir)
• Islamic Mysticism (Ilmu Tasawuf)
• Hadith Studies (Ilmu Hadis)

Master's Programs

• Comparative Religion
• Islamic Theology and Philosophy
• Qur'anic Studies and Interpretation

All programs have received national accreditation, reflecting the faculty's commitment to academic quality and continuous improvement.

Distinguished Professors and Academic Leadership

The Faculty of Ushuluddin is home to many of Indonesia's leading Islamic scholars and professors. Among them are:

• Prof. Dr. KH. Nasaruddin Umar, M.A. — Professor of Qur'anic Exegesis and Indonesia's Minister of Religious Affairs
• Prof. Dr. Said Agil Husain Al-Munawwar, M.A. — Professor of Fiqh and Usul al-Fiqh
• Prof. Ismatu Ropi, M.A., Ph.D. — Professor of Comparative Religion
• Prof. Dr. Media Zainul Bahri, M.A. — Professor of Islamic Thought
• Prof. Dr. Zainun Kamaluddin Fakih, M.A. — Professor of Philosophy
• Prof. Dr. M. Ikhsan Tanggok, M.Si. — Professor of Anthropology of Religion

The faculty is further strengthened by professors specializing in sociology of religion, Islamic philosophy, Qur'anic studies, Sufism, and other disciplines, creating a vibrant academic environment that supports both research and intellectual engagement.

Producing National Figures and Influential Alumni

The Faculty of Ushuluddin has produced numerous prominent figures who have made significant contributions to Indonesia's religious, academic, and public life. Its alumni include renowned Qur'anic scholar Prof. Dr. M. Quraish Shihab, M.A., Secretary General of the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) Dr. H. Amirsyah Tambunan, M.A., sociologist and women's rights advocate Dr. Neng Dara Affiah, M.Si., as well as religious leaders, researchers, public speakers, and community activists across the country.

Graduates pursue diverse careers as Islamic scholars, researchers, lecturers, religious counselors, government officials, policy analysts, interfaith dialogue practitioners, and professionals in various public and private institutions.

A Dynamic Academic Environment

Students at the Faculty of Ushuluddin benefit from an academic culture that promotes dialogue, research, and critical inquiry. According to Muhammad Khatami, a student in the Qur'anic Studies and Interpretation program, the faculty provides an ideal environment for deepening one's understanding of the Qur'an beyond memorization.

"As someone who has memorized the Qur'an, I wanted not only to preserve its verses but also to understand their meanings, historical contexts, and scholarly interpretations. Here, the scholarly tradition is well preserved, and the academic discussions are truly enriching."

Shape the Future of Islamic Scholarship

With its distinguished legacy, accomplished faculty members, nationally accredited academic programs, and commitment to integrating classical Islamic sciences with contemporary scholarship, the Faculty of Ushuluddin at UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta remains one of Indonesia's premier destinations for Islamic higher education.

Prospective students may apply through the SPAN-PTKIN, UM-PTKIN, and UIN Jakarta Independent Admission (Mandiri) pathways. By joining the Faculty of Ushuluddin, students become part of a historic academic institution dedicated to nurturing future scholars, educators, and leaders who will contribute to the advancement of Islam and society.