| Tradition and Islamic Learning: Singapore Students in the Al-Azhar University Contributor(s): Saat, Norshahril (Author) |
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ISBN: 9814786853 ISBN-13: 9789814786850 Publisher: Iseas - Yusof Ishak Institute OUR PRICE: $21.47 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: March 2018 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Islamic Studies - Social Science | Sociology Of Religion - Social Science | Sociology - General |
| Physical Information: 0.31" H x 5.83" W x 8.27" (0.40 lbs) 118 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The Al-Azhar University remains the top destination for Southeast Asian students pursuing an Islamic studies degree. The university, built in the last millennium, has been able to withstand competition from modern universities across the globe and continues to produce influential Islamic studies graduates. What are the motivations of students pursuing a degree at Al-Azhar? What are the challenges they face? Are they certain of their future and career opportunities upon their return to Singapore? This book combines both qualitative and quantitative analysis of former and current students at the Al-Azhar University. It not only hopes to develop more critical analysis of returning Al-Azhar graduates but also attempts to understand the deeper connections between Muslims in Southeast Asia, particularly Singapore, and the Middle East. |
Contributor Bio(s): Saat, Norshahril: - "Norshahril Saat is fellow at the ISEAS - Yusof Ishak Institute, Singapore. He is also adjunct lecturer with the Department of Malay Studies, National University of Singapore (NUS)." |