Islam and Higher Education: Concepts, Challenges and Opportunities (Routledge Contemporary South Asia Series)

Synopsis

This book is the first study to qualitatively explore the concepts of higher education in Muslim contexts. It examines the different concepts of ‘a university’ and the way they shape practice in Muslim contexts, with a particular focus on the Islamic republic of Pakistan. Contributing to theoretical debates and discussing practical challenges that universities in Muslim countries face, the author analyses seven higher education institutions in Pakistan. She argues that there is a need for institutions to constantly review their mission and aims and objectives in light of the wider economic, political, and socio-cultural and religious development of a society. The book reviews the history of higher education institutions and examines opportunities for some Pakistani universities, to become centres of excellence in the future. This is subject to adequate support from the government, industries, philanthropists and the society at large. In return, these universities would have to cater to the needs of the society, from basic needs in the areas of health and education to science and technology. Islam and Higher Education breaks new grounds in the field of higher education in Muslim contexts and will be of interest to researchers in the fields of comparative education and Islamic Studies.

Copyright:

2012

Book Details

Book Quality:

Publisher Quality

Book Size:

184 Pages

ISBN-13:

9781136306334

Related ISBNs:

9780415687508, 9780203117873, 9781138086920

Publisher:

Taylor and Francis

Date of Addition:

05/09/23

Copyrighted By:

Marodsilton Muborakshoeva

Adult content:

No

Language:

English

Has Image Descriptions:

No

Categories:

Nonfiction, Religion and Spirituality, Education, Politics and Government

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