Finding the Object of Study: Islamic Studies in Practice

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 47-60
Author(s):  
Jonas Otterbeck

This article argues that, to understand where to find the study object ‘Islam’ and how to address it, researchers in Islamic studies need to be theoretically and methodologically aware of the importance and implications of power practices. By discussing enunciations associated with Islam, the problems with reification, the importance of power, the cognitive power of naming, and the semiotic resources mobilised by enunciations, the article proposes ways to operationalise grand scale theories by Talal Asad and Michel Foucault, with an especial focus on the understanding of semiotic resources. It also provides an account of the personal journey of the author while trying to relate constructively to the field for the last 30 years.

khabar ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 117-127
Author(s):  
Eko Nopriyansa ◽  
Rama Wijaya Kesuma Wardani

The purpose of this literature analysis is to find out the reflection of hermeneutics in Islamic scientific studies, in this effort the method used is qualitative descriptive, namely the study of the literature literature by comprehensively explaining the fundamental problems that become the object of study in research, so that in this study the results of the analysis are found. shows that hermeneutics in Islamic studies can be considered, although it requires analysis and improvement of several aspects of methodology and related problems that are indicated to create a crucial scientific nuance.


Author(s):  
D. A. Starostina

Making the sociology of the body as an independent scientific discipline based on the work of the French social anthropology. Problematization of physicality in anthropology actually begins with the category of “techniques of the body”. This concept was first introduced in the scientific turnover by the French anthropologist and ethnographer Marcel moss. Described techniques are based on extensive ethnographic material on the basis of which he formulates two basic classifications. After Moss, the category of “techniques of the body” continues to develop his student Andre Leroy-Gourhan and exploring physicality through the lens of instrumentality. This article also presents a description of the work “Techniques of the body” by French ethnologist K. Levi-Stross and his overall assessment of the work of M. moss, with personal additions and comments.As previously indicated, the problematization of the “body”, founded by M. moss in anthropology, became the Foundation for building theories that work with physicality and in other disciplines. In the present work shows the transition on an interdisciplinary level. It is associated with the figure of the French philosopher, historian and sociologist Michel Foucault. The body in his concept considers as the object of power. Continuing the tradition established by its predecessors in the mainstream of anthropology, Foucault brings the issue of physicality to a new level, laying the foundations of the sociology of the body.Showing that the body is not just an appendage, but a full-fledged object of study, M. moss not only expanded the subject field of anthropology to include physicality, but also opened the opportunity to develop this category for sociology, linguistics, psychology, history, religion and other disciplines.


2017 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Saifuddin Ahmad Husin

Knowledge integration has been studied as the process of incorporating new informa- tion into a body of existing knowledge with an interdisciplinary approach. Language is not only the object of scientific study of linguistics, but also the object of study of other related disciplines. The importance of language in many studies and disciplines of knowl- edge has led to its status as a condition sin qua non to true understanding of other scientific objects of disciplines of knowledge. The mastery of Arabic language for ex- ample is a must for the study of Islamic religious texts. The religion of Islam places language on a very high position that it is explicitly mentioned in the Quran as one of the signs of the existence of God.


Author(s):  
Kamariah ◽  
Tengsoe Tjahjono ◽  
Haris Supratno

This research examines women and power using the theory of Michel Foucault. The object of study in this research is Novel May which contains a story about a dark incident that occurred in Banjarmasin City due to political unrest. The approach used is a historical and psychological approach that analyzes the history and psychology of society with a process of individual psychological analysis. The research method used in this research is descriptive analysis method with data analysis techniques, descriptive interpretive. The results of this study indicate that (1) May's life background is divided into three parts, namely: a) May's tortuous life struggle, b) May's tremendous mental stress due to the rioting, c) sexual harassment experienced by May. (2) May's character, namely: a) the subconscious, b) the unconscious, c) the conscious mind.


2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 26-45
Author(s):  
Irma Suryani Siregar

AbstrakTujuan artikel adalah mencari sintesa, konvergensi atau sinergisitas sehingga tercapai kesatuan antara moralitas rasionalitas, ruhaniah-jasmaniah. Metode penelitian ini adalah penelitian kualitatif dengan jenis studi kasus. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pola integrasi kampus dan pesantren di UIN Malang adalah penerapan integrasi ilmu dan Islam dengan model diadik simbiosis mutualisme, dengan tiga pola yaitu: mengaitkan materi dengan kajian keislaman, mengaitkan kajian keislaman dengan keilmuan mahasiswa dan integrasinya pada objek kajian.AbstractThe purpose of the article is to look for synthesis, convergence or synergy so that a unity between the morality of rationality, spiritual-physicality can be achieved. The method of this research is qualitative research with a type of case study. The results showed that the pattern of campus and pesantren integration in UIN Malang was the application of the integration of science and Islam with the diadic model of mutualism symbiosis, with three patterns: linking material to Islamic studies, linking Islamic studies with student science and its integration in the object of study.


2014 ◽  
Vol 43 (4) ◽  
pp. 1-2
Author(s):  
Philip Tite

Editor's introduction to the Bulletin for the Study of Religion 43.4 (2014). Presents the panel of articles on the "future of Islamic studies", with a particular focus on the etic/emic debate in not only Islamic studies but religious studies more broadly. Presents the two standalone articles (one on the Loch Ness monster in Scotland re-conceptualized as a "naga" creature; the other a theoretical look at atheism as historic object of study) as well as a conference report in "Field Notes".


2011 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Moch. Sony Fauzi

Traditional “pesantren” is the oldest education institution in Indonesia, in which student or santri studies many important materials in Islamic studies such as : Tauhid, Fiqh, and Tasawwuf. Arabic language as the language of the two main references in Islam, Quran and Hadith,  and other classical reference in Islam is also  the main object of study in Pesantren  because of its importance as a means for understanding the references. The Arabic language is studied deeply especially in the aspect of grammar (qawaid). For this reason, pesantren is not only the center of Islamic studies but also the root of Arabic language in Indonesia. <br />


2018 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 19
Author(s):  
Arif Maftuhin

This paper aims at exploring sociological theories of body as an alternative approach for developing interdisciplinary Islamic studies. Three importants poinst are made trough reviewing relevant theories and literatures. First, it offers understanding of the new development in sociological theories of the body. Second, it gives emphasize on, and elaborates, the theory of docail body, which was initially developed by Michel Foucault. Third, it will analyze the Panduan Busana Muslimah book as a sample of how to use the theory of body to study one of the most prominent Islamic symbols of Islamic revivalism, the jilbab.[Artikel ini bertujuan untuk menawarkan teori tubuh sebagai salah satu alternatif pendekatan dalam kajian Islam interdisiplin, yang sering kita sebut sebagai pendekatan integrasi-interkoneksi. Untuk mencapai hal dimaksud, tiga aspek akan dibahas secara mendalam. Pertama, makalah ini menjelaskan teori-teori baru yang berkembang dalam sosiologi tubuh. Kedua, makalah ini menekankan pentingnya teori docail body yang digagas oleh Michel Foucault. Dan ketiga, makalah ini memberikan contoh aplikasi singkat bagaimana teori tubuh itu dapat digunakan untuk menganalisis salah satu fenomena revivalisme Islam.]


2010 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 21-24
Author(s):  
Nicole M. Mancini

Abstract At first, grant writing may look like a daunting task. You may ask yourself, “Is it really worth the time and effort?” With today's economic situation, teachers and therapists need ways to supplement their programs and grants provide such an opportunity. However, many of us do not know how to get started. After a few experiences and many lessons learned, I have come to enjoy researching and writing grants to supplement my students' learning. It is well worth the time and effort. This article provides information about a personal journey, lessons learned, and resources to get you started.


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