The importance of community social theology in the development of Fatmawati Sukarno Islamic State University, Indonesia

Abstract

This study aims to describe the institution’s various aspects, background, public perceptions, or opinions about changes in the institution’s current status from multiple perspectives and their expectations about the direction of institutional development. The descriptive qualitative research method with a sociological approach is used in this study. This case study collected data using interviews, observation, documentation review, and triangulation techniques. The findings of this study, namely, the capacity and performance of UIN in the future, are directed at the following points that are claimed to be strategic and priority programs: (1) improving the quality of lecturers, which is designed and prepared so that all lecturers have a doctorate, at least, which fully supports the related issues. Study permits and study assignments, as well as preparing a Doctoral program at UIN in the future Bengkulu Fatmawati Sukarno; (2) Development of UIN Fatmawati Sukarno Bengkulu through the addition of new degree programs in several faculties and the addition of new faculties; (3) Improving the quality and quantity of higher education by focusing on administrative aspects and adding educational facilities and infrastructure; and (4) Improving the quality of lecturers by carrying out education, training, and other activities following the lecturer’s knowledge. However, there are still some critical weaknesses and challenges in the institutional transformation process, particularly in scientific integration and interconnection projects that require rapid and precise implementation, as well as quality challenges related to institutional accreditation and accreditation embraced by each degree program.