scholarly journals Professionalizing the Imam in Europe: Imam Training Programs as Sites of Deliberative Engagement

Religions ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (5) ◽  
pp. 308
Author(s):  
Welmoet Boender
Keyword(s):  
The Netherlands ◽  
Training Programs ◽  
Educational Institution ◽  
Shared Responsibility ◽  
Religious Leaders ◽  
Community Based ◽  
The Public ◽  
Set Up ◽  
A Site ◽  
Insight Into

This article discusses the first experiences of a supplementary imam training program that has been designed in the Netherlands for community-based imams, female religious leaders and mosque committee members. This “Professionalization of Imams in the Netherlands” program (PIN) was set up as a cooperation of the Representative Council of Muslims (CMO) and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, supported by state-subsidy. The article discusses how the initiators maneuvered within and beyond the politicized burden of expectation that has surrounded the establishment of European-based imam training programs for decades now. The article provides a unique insight into the program’s design, its collaborative partners and participants’ experiences, understanding the program as a site of deliberative engagement. It shows how the stakeholders ideally see ownership of the curriculum and trainee recruitment as a shared responsibility for the Muslim community and the public educational institution, whereas the state is willing to finance it. The article outlines how in this attempt the stakeholders must deal with some paradoxical dynamics that influence this notion of “shared ownership”. Sharing these analytical observations and recommendations will hopefully help stakeholders involved in setting up similar European programs to make rational decisions on content and format of (future) supplementary programs, within and beyond fields of power, authority and interest.

Competitive consensus: bargaining on employment and competitiveness in the Netherlands

2001 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 682-696 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rien Huiskamp ◽  
Maarten van Riemsdijk
Keyword(s):  
The Netherlands ◽  
Collective Bargaining ◽  
National Level ◽  
Collective Agreements ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Form Part ◽  
Set Up ◽  
National Framework ◽  
Insight Into ◽  
Empirical Insight

This article shows how bargaining on the conflicting issues of fighting unemployment and increasing competitiveness has evolved. It offers an empirical insight into the degree to which the national framework agreements that form part of the now famous Dutch polder model are implemented. At the national level framework agreements are set up and recommendations are made on a wide range of issues. It is shown that these are then interpreted and partly adopted by negotiators at lower collective bargaining levels. At company level, three cases illustrate differences in the degree to which companies implement the outcomes of collective agreements: from ‘dedicated follower’ to ‘rebels with a cause'. Looking at the evidence, it seems the Dutch have experienced a form of organised decentralisation.

scholarly journals Provide History Of Religion And God

2013 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 199
Author(s):  
Nicholas P. Ginex
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Religious Leaders ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Son Of God ◽  
History Of Religion ◽  
The Public ◽  
College And University ◽  
Spiritual Nature ◽  
History Of

There is a need for high school, college, and university educators to introduce their students to a history of mankinds development of religions and beliefs in God. Regarded as too sensitive a subject, students are deprived of learning how mankind has evolved ways to establish moral and righteous behavior to maintain harmony among competing groups within a growing community. Based upon facts and findings surfaced by such respected Egyptologists as James H. Breasted and E.A. Wallis Budge, this author conclusively reveals how the first formal religion of Egypt has been emulated by the Judaic, Christian, and Islamic religions. Historical findings provide meaningful evidence of the spiritual nature of man, the emergence of one God Amen, the development of the concepts of truth, a soul, hereafter, Son of God, and a universal God. These findings afford greater insights in the fields of theology, humanities, psychology, and sociology studies. More importantly, a greater understanding of the nature of man can energize religious leaders and the public to effect possible solutions with the assistance of those with perceptive minds and love of humanity.

Psychoanalysis in the Netherlands

1982 ◽  
Vol 24 (4) ◽  
pp. 572-588
Author(s):  
Ilse N. Bulhof
Keyword(s):  
World War Ii ◽  
The Netherlands ◽  
Medical Profession ◽  
Religious Leaders ◽  
World War ◽  
Freudian Psychoanalysis ◽  
The Public ◽  
Social Elite

In this article I will first investigate the response Freudian psychoanalysis received in the Netherlands from 1905, when the first Dutch analyst began to practice psychoanalysis, until the beginning of World War II. Then I will briefly describe the development of psychoanalysis after the war.In the Netherlands as elsewhere Freudian psychoanalysis was transmitted first to the medical profession, that is to say, to a segment of the Dutch social elite. From there, Freud's ideas spread to other parts of the elite, especially the intellectuals and the religious leaders, after which psychoanalysis was filtered down to the public at large in a form the elite thought appropriate to it.

Penghulu sebagai Ujung Tombak Konstruksi Pemikiran Beragama Moderat di Sintang

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 153-163
Author(s):  
Nijo Nijo ◽  
Zaenuddin Hudi Prasojo
Keyword(s):  
Religious Leaders ◽  
Religious Activities ◽  
Religious Thought ◽  
Religious Traditions ◽  
Construction Of Knowledge ◽  
Special Programs ◽  
Strategic Position ◽  
Set Up ◽  
Insight Into ◽  
Study Center

The transnational religious thought of Salafi Wahabi has received a significant response from some Muslims in Sintang City. The response, among others, is marked by the establishment of a Salafi Study Center at Abu Bakr mosque that has influenced some congregations of the surrounding mosques such as al-Amin mosque, Nur Mosque, and al-Muttaqin Mosque in Kampung Ladang area. In addition, another religious thought of Jamaah Tabliqh also gets adherents from the surrounding community in Masuka. They have set up a mosque to accommodate their religious activities. The positive response to the transnational religious thought has also been found in the hinterland of Ketungau Hilir and Tempunak sub-districts in Sintang City area. This work discusses the roles of Penghulu (the official Islamic religious leaders) in Sintang District in responding to the growing of the transnational religious thought. Based on qualitative data and analysis gathered in the field, the work suggests that the marriage administers (the penghulu) have not shown their satisfying performance with well structured programs. In fact, the penghulu sets in a strategic position within the society. They have focused more on marriage counselling as their services to religious guidance to the community. Special programs for spiritual direction with a broader range of materials have not been attracting their attention due to their limited time allocated and facilities available. Therefore, this work recommends that it is urgent to initiate the construction of knowledge that is not easily to be exposed by transnational religious traditions that tend to act radically. The penghulu may better provide insight into Islamic moderation or moderate Islam to the community in the region.

The Public Psychiatrist as Researcher

2020 ◽  
pp. 169-192
Author(s):  
Gopalkumar Rakesh ◽  
Marvin Swartz
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Trials ◽  
Trial Design ◽  
Training Programs ◽  
Clinical Trial Design ◽  
University Hospitals ◽  
Community Based ◽  
The Public ◽  
Research Collaborations ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Basic Concepts

Most psychiatrists undergo 4 years of residency training after medical school before being eligible to practice independently. Apart from basic training in biostatistics and exposure to research methodology in a few training programs, most trainees spend their training primarily taking care of patients. As attending, most psychiatrists have little time for research. However, psychiatrists in the community offer an important resource for clinical trials. Collaborating with a pharmaceutical company or university hospitals requires an understanding of basic concepts in biostatistics and interpretation of study results. This chapter is intended to empower community psychiatrists in research collaborations. In addition to a statistics refresher, the chapter elucidates the history, terminology, and methodological nuances of clinical trial design. It discusses how to address ethical concerns and fulfill ethical requirements for initiating research studies. Finally, it describes notable clinical trials in psychiatry, how community-based centers can be a valuable research resource, and how technology can complement these endeavors in the community.

Broadband, digital literacy and public libraries: the Mill Park story

2015 ◽  
Vol 32 (6) ◽  
pp. 15-18 ◽  
Author(s):  
Greg Rolan ◽  
Tom Denison ◽  
Christine Mackenzie
Keyword(s):  
Local Community ◽  
Public Libraries ◽  
Training Programs ◽  
Public Library ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Design And Implementation ◽  
Successful Design ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Insight Into

Purpose – The paper aims to present the results of a research project designed to explore the impact of the establishment and operation of a broadband enabled digital training facility at the Mill Park public library, focusing on the role of public libraries in both engaging and educating local communities and exploring issues related to the provision of training through public libraries, benefits or problems in doing so and the relationship to new and existing services. Design/methodology/approach – The paper takes a case study approach, following the development of the training program and changes implemented throughout the first two years of operation. Findings – The Mill Park Library has successfully met, if not exceeded, the goals of promoting broadband services, up-skilling the community and promoting digital readiness within it local community. Both directly and through partnerships with other organisations and schools, it has not only addressed the needs of community members but also engaged them more fully with the library’s other services. Practical implications – The paper offers insight into the value of strong community-based networks in supporting the successful design and implementation of information and communication technology (ICT)-related training programs. Originality/value – The paper offers insight into the value of strong community-based networks in supporting the successful design and implementation of ICT-related training programs.

scholarly journals RESTRUCTURING AND REDESIGNING THE PESANTREN TOWARD AN EFFECTIVE EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 147-127
Author(s):  
Yayan Rahayani
Keyword(s):  
Educational Institution ◽  
Boarding School ◽  
Shared Responsibility ◽  
Leadership Role ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Community Based Education ◽  
Community Values ◽  
Teaching Community ◽  
Transforming Leadership

Abstract Pesantren is an Islamic boarding school and is the oldest community-based education system in Indonesia. The methods of instruction in Pesantren are over 400 years. The focus of Pesantren is Islamic teaching, teaching community values, literacy and numeracy.  Pesantren has to compete with the contemporary educational practices currently used in Indonesia. Pesantren, as an educational institution faces challenges not only come from outside, but also from within the organization. The complex roles of the Kyai as the leader, for instance, needs to be revisited and this paper highlights the history, key roles of the Kyai and the institutional framework of Pesantren.  Arguably, there is a need to challenge the role of the leaders (Kyai) and communication patterns within the Pesantren it can respond to contemporary issues influencing education in Indonesia.  The study suggests the use of restructuring and redesigning for Pesantren. The restructuring includes, but not limited to, transforming leadership role and involving teachers in designing the curriculum. Redesigning encompasses the idea of shared responsibility among teachers and redesigning infrastructure. In short, Pesantren has embedded strengths and resources used to face challenges and accommodate changes in society. The Kyai have significant roles in revisiting those resources.   Abstrak Pesantren merupakan sistem pendidikan agama Islam berbasis masyarakat yang tertua di Indonesia. Metodologi pengajaran di pesantran bahkan sudah dikenal selama kurang lebih 400 tahun. Diantara ajaran utama pesantren adalah memberikan pengajaran tentang agama Islam, nilai-nilai luhur dalam masyarakat, selain ilmu baca tulis dan serta ilmu berhitung. Pesantren dituntut untuk mampu bersaing dengan sistem pendidikan kontemporer di Indonesia. Tantangan tidak hanya datang dari luar, melainkan juga dari dalam dunia pesantren sendiri. Peran yang sangat kompleks dari seorang Kyai misalnya, memerlukan kajian khusus, dan tulisan ini menelaah tentang sejarah, peran kyai dan kerangka institusional pesantren. Disimpulkan bahwa bahwa perlu adanya penelaahan kembali tentang peran pimpinan pesantren dan pola komunikasi di dalam pesantren dalam rangka merespon persoalan-persoalan kekinian yang mempengaruhi dunia pendidikan di Indonesia, sehingga diperlukan adanya restrukturisasi dan penataan kembali pesantren. Proses restrukturisasi meliputi transformasi peranan pimpinan dan keterlibatan para guru dalam mengembangkan kurikulum belajar mengajar. Sedangkan penataan kembali diantaranya meliputi dikembangkannya rasa tanggung jawab kolektif diantara para guru dan penataan infrastruktur pesantren. Singkatnya, pesantren sebenarnya sudah memiliki potensi dan sumber daya untuk mengakomodir perubahan yang terjadi di masyarakat. Figur kyai menjadi sangat penting untuk menelaah kembali sumberdaya dimaksud. How to Cite : Rahayani, Y. (2017). Restructuring and Redesigning the Pesantren Toward an Effective Educational Institution. TARBIYA: Journal of Education in Muslim Society, 4(2), 114-127. doi:10.15408/tjems.v4i2.8009. Permalink/DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.15408/tjems.v4i2.8009

scholarly journals GERAKAN INTELEKTUAL KAJIAN JARINGAN ISLAM LIBERAL

2016 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 43-56
Author(s):  
Zainol Hasan
Keyword(s):  
Religious Leaders ◽  
Strong Reaction ◽  
The Public ◽  
The Future ◽  
Insight Into

The term Liberal Islam Network was not well known and was not noticed by people in Indonesia. Moreover, the number of proponents’ is very small, can be counted on the fingers. It presents a new face of Islam which is in the form of non-orthodox, Islam that has compatibility with alteration of era and Islam that has an insight into the future. That is not Islam that has ignorance into the future or that is not outdated. But the ideas promoted by them get a strong reaction from the public, either from the Indonesian religious leaders, or from the Indonesian Moslem intellectuals. Therefore, the term Liberal Islam Network was actually popularized by the opponents.

Developing the Learning Climate in Public Sector Training Programs

1992 ◽  
Vol 21 (3) ◽  
pp. 335-346 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ronald R. Sims
Keyword(s):  
Public Sector ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Psychological Contract ◽  
Training Programs ◽  
Shared Responsibility ◽  
Learning Climate ◽  
Careful Attention ◽  
Public Agency ◽  
The Public ◽  
Effective Development

Developing the learning climate in public sector training programs requires careful attention by the public agency trainer. This article discusses the importance of the “psychological contract” to public agency trainers in the effective development of learning climates during training programs. A model for managing trainee‘ and trainer’ expectations and contributions during training programs is presented to assist public agency trainers in creating training environments that facilitate a shared responsibility for the learning process.

The due Changes of Urban Planning in China: Reflections on an Event of Sanitation Facilities Construction

2011 ◽  
Vol 99-100 ◽  
pp. 491-495
Author(s):  
Lin Shen Wang ◽  
Yun Yuan ◽  
Ming Hu ◽  
Kun Pan ◽  
Jian Bo Ni ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Urban Planning ◽  
Shared Responsibility ◽  
The Public ◽  
Community Activities ◽  
Schedule Management ◽  
Public Facilities ◽  
Transfer Station ◽  
The Government ◽  
Set Up ◽  
Responsibility System

The government want construct garbage transfer station near one residential area, they had to stop construct since the residents resisted, the urban planning need responsible the problem. There are necessary to make the following changes: to emphasis the “public welfare” of basic public facilities and practicability of urban planning; to do research in the protection of such facilities, make the green space system and alliance planning; through improving many methods to improve the schedule management, such as monitoring and feedback of construction, short-term assignments rolling implementation, "construction controllers" training and similar as the first- approval responsibility for patient, etc; to push public prior participation through BBS, public adjustment, community activities and electronic media, to promote the preparation of well-organized system using atmosphere of cooperation, shared responsibility system, contact agencies and volunteer; extension of the trend of planning paradigm to “experience-oriented planning”, set up the renovation of humanism in urban planning field.

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