Islamic colleges to update curriculum

Islamic colleges to update curriculum

JAKARTA: Rectors of state Islamic universities, institutes and other higher institutions will meet here this weekend to discuss the possible revision of their curriculum to be in line with current and future science development.

"During this meeting, we will talk about a curriculum based on competence and market demands," said Suwito, the vice rector on academic affairs at state Islamic university Syarif Hidayatullah.

He said a number of irrelevant subjects at Islamic universities might be revised or dropped.

At present, Indonesia has one state Islamic university, 13 state Islamic institutions and 33 state Islamic academies. -- Antara