UIN Raden Intan Lampung Successfully Holds the Raden Intan International Conference on Islamic Studies (RIICIS) 2024
Bandar Lampung, 2024 – The State Islamic University (UIN) Raden Intan Lampung has successfully organized the Raden Intan International Conference on Islamic Studies (RIICIS) 2024. This international conference carried the theme “The Contribution of Islamic Studies in Addressing Environmental and Humanitarian Issues in the Digital Era.” The event brought together academics, researchers, and practitioners from various countries to discuss the role of Islamic studies in responding to global challenges.
Remarks from the Rector of UIN Raden Intan Lampung
The Rector of UIN Raden Intan Lampung, Prof. H. Wan Jamaluddin Z., M.Ag., Ph.D., expressed his appreciation for the successful implementation of RIICIS 2024. According to him, this conference serves as an important platform for academics and practitioners to exchange ideas and innovative solutions to crucial issues in the digital era. “We hope that RIICIS will make a tangible contribution in developing integrative and multidisciplinary thinking that is solution-oriented,” said Prof. Wan Jamaluddin.
Remarks from the Director of the Postgraduate Program
The Director of the Postgraduate Program at UIN Raden Intan Lampung, Prof. Dr. Ruslan Abdul Ghofur, M.Si., added that RIICIS is also part of the university’s efforts to strengthen its three main pillars: internationalization, digitalization, and self-reliance. “With this conference, we are getting closer to realizing UIN Raden Intan Lampung’s vision as an international benchmark institution in the development of Islamic studies with an environmental perspective,” he stated.
Remarks from the Chairman of RIICIS 2024
Meanwhile, the Chairman of the Doctoral Program in Islamic Education Management and Chairman of the RIICIS 2024 Committee, Prof. Dr. H. Agus Pahrudin, M.Pd., emphasized that the digital era presents both opportunities and challenges for Islamic studies. “We face global issues such as data privacy, cybersecurity, digital access disparities, environmental degradation, and humanitarian crises. This conference serves as a vital platform to seek wise and sustainable solutions,” he stated.
Keynote Speakers and Parallel Sessions
The conference featured prominent speakers from both domestic and international institutions, including Prof. Irina R. Kstkova, Ph.D., from Petersburg State University, Russia; Prof. Dr. Ahmad Najib Burhani from BRIN Indonesia; and Associate Prof. Dr. M. Faizal Abdul Ghani from the University of Malaya, Malaysia. In addition to plenary sessions, the conference also hosted 100 selected paper presentations in parallel sessions divided into nine sub-themes.
Discussion Sub-Themes
The sub-themes covered various topics, including Sufism and puritanism studies in response to humanitarian issues, empowering Islamic communities based on local wisdom, the contribution of Islamic law to digital-era challenges, transformations in Islamic religious education methodologies, and the challenges of Sharia economics in the digital era. Each paper presented is expected to provide new perspectives and applicable policy recommendations for the advancement of knowledge and society.
Appreciation and Future Expectations
The event received full support from various stakeholders, including UIN Raden Intan Lampung’s leadership, academics, and related institutions. Conference participants highly appreciated RIICIS for successfully providing an inclusive and productive academic platform.
With the conclusion of RIICIS 2024, it is hoped that the discussions and research presented will make a significant contribution to the academic world and the practice of Islamic studies in addressing global challenges. UIN Raden Intan Lampung remains committed to organizing international academic events to strengthen its position as an outstanding and globally competitive educational institution.
Papers submitted and presented at the RIICIS
The total number of papers submitted and presented at the RIICIS event amounted to 100. These papers cover a wide range of topics related to Islamic studies, addressing contemporary challenges in the digital era, including environmental and humanitarian issues. Each paper was carefully reviewed and selected to ensure high academic standards and relevance to the conference theme. The accepted papers are published in the following proceedings, serving as valuable references for scholars, researchers, and practitioners in the field of Islamic studies and beyond.
