Anthropology and Sociology: A Perspective of Undergraduate Student of Islamic Higher Education

Abstract

Purpose: To better comprehend the political, social, environmental, and cultural contexts of human actions, anthropology and sociology concepts are increasingly being incorporated into various research fields. This study seeks to determine the perspectives of Islamic Higher Education sector undergraduates in Indonesia regarding incorporating anthropology and sociology concepts into Islamic education. Research Design / Methodology / Approach: This study employed qualitative research methods and gathered data from ten Indonesian undergraduates in the Islamic Higher education sector. For this purpose, semi-structured face-to-face interviews lasting between 40 and 50 minutes were conducted. The interviews were recorded with the participants' permission. After conducting interviews, the edited transcription version was analyzed using the NVivo software for thematic analysis.

Findings: Five significant themes were formulated. This study demonstrated a significant relationship between Islam and anthropology/sociology disciplines. It has helped identify the influence of Islam on various social issues and gender roles. Originality/ Value: This study has successfully determined the significance of incorporating religious anthropology/sociology concepts into Islamic education, thereby contributing to the originality of the current research. This study has also examined the history of anthropology/sociology studies within Islamic education from the perspective of undergraduate students, thereby enhancing its effectiveness.