Indonesia's Religious Affairs Minister inaugurates Islamic medical faculty
Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Indonesia's Minister of Religious Affairs inaugurated the Faculty of Medicine at UIN Sunan Kalijaga in Yogyakarta.
- The new faculty is expected to produce Islamic doctors.
Indonesia's Minister of Religious Affairs, Prof. KH Nasaruddin Umar, has officially inaugurated the new Faculty of Medicine at UIN Sunan Kalijaga in Yogyakarta. The establishment of this medical faculty marks a significant step for the Islamic university, aiming to integrate religious values with modern medical education.
During the inauguration ceremony, Minister Nasaruddin Umar expressed his hopes that the Faculty of Medicine would become a breeding ground for future doctors who are not only skilled in their profession but also grounded in Islamic principles. He emphasized the importance of producing healthcare professionals who can serve the community with compassion and integrity, reflecting the ethical standards promoted by Islamic teachings.
The new program at UIN Sunan Kalijaga is poised to contribute to the national healthcare system by increasing the number of qualified medical practitioners. The university's initiative to establish a medical faculty underscores a growing trend among Islamic institutions to expand their academic offerings into professional fields, ensuring that education remains relevant and responsive to societal needs.
hopes that the Faculty of Medicine at UIN Sunan Kalijaga Yogyakarta, which has just been inaugurated, can give birth or print doctors...
Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.