Jakarta, FU Online News — The Faculty of Ushuluddin, Syarif Hidayatullah State Islamic University (UIN) Jakarta, held a Scientific Oration as part of the Introduction to Academic and Student Culture (PBAK) and the Opening Ceremony of the Faculty’s 63rd Anniversary on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at the Harun Nasution Auditorium. The event also marked the launch of the FU Scholarship program, a collaborative initiative between the Alumni Association of the Faculty of Ushuluddin (IKALFU) and LAZISMU.

The ceremony was officially opened by the Dean of the Faculty of Ushuluddin, Prof. Ismatu Ropi, M.A., Ph.D., who expressed his appreciation for the attendance of guests and underlined the Faculty’s ongoing commitment to developing religious studies that have social and national significance.

“This 63rd Anniversary is not merely a celebration, but a moment of reflection for us all to strengthen Ushuluddin’s contribution to building our nation’s civilization,” said Prof. Ismatu.

The event was attended by Vice-Rector for Student Affairs, Prof. Ali Munhanif, M.A., Ph.D., the Vice Deans, Heads and Secretaries of Study Programs, Professors, lecturers, alumni, and hundreds of Ushuluddin students.

National Figures Deliver Inspiring Scientific Orations

The Faculty of Ushuluddin invited two national figures to deliver the Scientific Oration.
The first speaker, Dr. Tb. H. Ace Hasan Syadzily, M.Si., Governor of the National Resilience Institute (Lemhannas) of the Republic of Indonesia, delivered a lecture titled “The Role of Religious Studies in National Resilience.”
He emphasized that religion is not only a matter of spirituality but also a strategic force in strengthening national resilience and shaping civic character.

“The Faculty of Ushuluddin is not merely an institution of religious learning but also a center for cultivating national character to face contemporary challenges,” said Dr. Ace Hasan.

He also highlighted the importance of Indonesia’s four national consensuses — Pancasila, the 1945 Constitution, the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia (NKRI), and Bhinneka Tunggal Ika (Unity in Diversity) — as foundations of national identity deeply rooted in religious and ethical wisdom.

Meanwhile, Pramono Ubaid Tanthowi, S.Ag., M.A., Commissioner of the National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM), presented an oration titled “Islam and Human Rights.” He explored how Islamic values align with universal human rights principles such as justice, freedom, equality, and compassion.

“Islam is inherently in harmony with universal humanitarian values. The real challenge lies in how we interpret religious teachings creatively and contextually,” said Pramono.

FU Scholarship Launch: A Symbol of Alumni Commitment and Humanitarian Collaboration

As part of the 63rd Anniversary celebration, the Faculty of Ushuluddin officially launched the FU Scholarship, a joint initiative between IKALFU and LAZISMU. The scholarship program is designed to support Ushuluddin students with academic excellence and financial need.

The scholarship was officially launched by Dr. Neng Dara Affiah, M.Si., Chair of IKALFU, and Ibnu Tsani, S.Sos., M.Sos., Chief Executive Officer of LAZISMU.
In her remarks, Dr. Neng Dara explained that IKALFU has long been running scholarship initiatives, and this launch represents a new stage in collaboration with LAZISMU.

“FU Scholarship is not new to IKALFU. Since the beginning, we have supported Ushuluddin students through various educational assistance programs. What makes today special is that, for the first time, this scholarship is officially launched in partnership with LAZISMU,” said Dr. Neng Dara.

Ushuluddin’s Vision: Excellence, Moderation, and Impact

In his address, Prof. Ali Munhanif, M.A., Ph.D., highlighted the importance of the Faculty of Ushuluddin as a hub for cultivating open-minded, moderate, and socially engaged Islamic scholarship.

“Ushuluddin bears a great responsibility to uphold Islam as a mercy for all creation. Its scholarship must produce graduates who are broad-minded, critical, and responsive to humanitarian and national challenges,” he remarked.

He also praised the spirit of collaboration shown by the alumni and academic community in fostering an inclusive and dynamic academic culture.

A Moment of Solidarity and Inspiration

The Scientific Oration and the launch of the FU Scholarship marked an important moment for the academic community of the Faculty of Ushuluddin to strengthen the spirit of togetherness, expand networks of collaboration, and reaffirm the role of religious studies in responding to national and humanitarian challenges.

It is hoped that the Faculty of Ushuluddin will continue to serve as a pillar of enlightenment and a moral–spiritual stronghold in realizing Indonesia Emas 2045 (Golden Indonesia 2045). (Ishmatun Nisa)