Emancipatory Islamic Paradigm: An Humanist Alternative To Build College Student Character in Facing Global Challenges

Abstract

This article is to explore how to build a liberating educational paradigm as a solution to the humanitarian and religious crisis that is occurring today. This crisis is most significantly triggered by the underdevelopment of intellectuals. The education system has been dominated by a market-based business model, a critique of neoliberalism and the globalisation of education that focuses on economic values above other values. The difference between the West and Islam in understanding humanism, produces a different understanding of the concept of humanism, although humanism can be defined simply as a science that explains and enlivens the human sciences. A deep understanding of humanism is expected to strengthen the character of students in higher education, equipping them to face global challenges with reflective, broad and deep thinking. This character strengthening is important so that students can compete openly and confidently in an ever-evolving world, with their skills and skills and competencies.