Bandar Lampung (Pendis) – The Raden Intan State Islamic University (UIN RIL) officially launched the Lampung Islamic History Study Center on Wednesday, September 13, 2023.
The launch event, held in the Theater Room on the 2nd Floor of the Academic & Research Center building at the university’s campus, was officially opened by the Rector, Prof. H. Wan Jamaluddin Z. PhD, represented by the Vice Rector III, Prof. Dr. H. Idrus Ruslan MAg.
In his speech, the Rector expressed his highest appreciation to the Faculty of Adab, particularly the Islamic Civilization History Program (SPI) of UIN RIL, for the idea and initiative behind the establishment of the Lampung Islamic History Study Center.
“Thank you for the dedication and brilliant ideas from the Islamic Civilization History Program that initiated the establishment of the Lampung Islamic History Study Center. It is hoped that this center will be able to develop studies on Islamic history and the Lampung region,” he said.
Prof. Idrus also expressed his hope that the Lampung Islamic History Study Center could collaborate with other universities, both nationally and internationally, to comprehensively examine the subject from various aspects and perspectives.
In addition to the launch of the Lampung Islamic History Study Center, the event continued with a Focus Group Discussion (FGD). This discussion featured two prominent speakers: Dr. Roni Tabroni MA, a researcher from BRIN, and Arman AZ, a Lampung cultural expert.
The Dean of the Faculty of Adab, Dr. H. Ahmad Bukhari Muslim Lc MA, stated that the FGD was part of the effort to contribute real work for the progress of UIN Raden Intan Lampung’s institution and the advancement of knowledge, particularly in the field of Islamic history in Lampung.
“Moreover, this FGD is considered important for strengthening the foundation of the Faculty of Adab, which is currently undergoing improvements in its academic culture to ensure healthy academic growth, in line with the program’s young age since its inception in 2019, up until today in 2023,” the Dean explained.
“Hopefully, this activity will have a positive impact on the development of knowledge and support the accreditation program at the Faculty of Adab. Most importantly, it will provide a positive impact on the wider community, especially those passionate about Islamic history and cultural narratives in Lampung,” he added.
Meanwhile, Dr. H. Wahyu Iryana MAg, head of the Islamic Civilization History Program at UIN Raden Intan Lampung, said, “Alhamdulillah, with the establishment of the Lampung Islamic History Study Center, I hope it can provide knowledge and national insights based on local wisdom. I also hope that UIN Raden Intan Lampung will continue to progress, gain trust, and contribute internationally,” he concluded.
The event was attended by students from the Islamic Civilization History Program, the academic staff of the Faculty of Adab, and several deans from other faculties within UIN Raden Intan Lampung. It also welcomed Lampung cultural figures, historians, teachers from MAN 1, MAN 2, History Education from UM Metro, History Education from Unila, and History Education from STKIP PGRI Bandar Lampung.
