Universities of the Islamic World: catalysts for Global Sustainability Transformation – a discourse analysis

Sanusi, Zainal Abidin (2011) Universities of the Islamic World: catalysts for Global Sustainability Transformation – a discourse analysis. The International Journal of Research and Review, 7. pp. 33-49. ISSN 2094-1420

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Abstract

Modern universities have been traditionally defined as centers for gaining knowledge, teaching and research. At the same time, the importance of knowledge and learning in Islam as the last divined religion is doubtless through numerous references to Quran, Sunnah and Hadith. This paper would argue the framework, concept and approaches in education for sustainable development further to discusses the core missions of higher education in educating, conducting research and providing services to the community as it has been defined by the Islamic thoughts and also by the UNESCO (1998).

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Islamic heritage, higher education, sustainability, Islamic knowledge, transdisciplinary, transformation
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HC Economic History and Conditions > HC79.E5 Environmental policy and economic development. Sustainable development. Sustainability. L Education > LB Theory and practice of education > LB2300 Higher Education
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences > Department of Political Science
Depositing User:	assoc prof ZAINAL ABIDIN SANUSI
Date Deposited:	06 Aug 2023 10:53
Last Modified:	06 Aug 2023 10:54
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/105986

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