Mediaeval Theology of Education

Embracing Philosophy, Kalām, and Sufism

Bibliographic Data

ID13114530
AuthorsFadlil Yani Ainusyamsi (0000-0001-9857-4667, Sunan Gunung Djati State Islamic University Bandung, corresponding author), Didih Syakir Munandar (0000-0002-5097-2911), Dede Darisman (0000-0001-8359-4104), Husni (0000-0002-9931-2754)
Year2024
Issue105(5)
Publication date2024-08-17
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenuePharos Journal of Theology (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 2414-3324 • E-ISSN: 2414-3324
PublisherFrIcAjOuRnAlS (PUBLISHER • ZA)
DOI10.46222/pharosjot.105.513
OpenAlexW4401656489
LanguageEN
Citations received5
References cited34

This work focuses on a crucial subject in mediaeval religious discourse within the realm of education. The objective of this study is to gain a comprehensive comprehension of educational theology during the mediaeval Islamic era and intellectual culture. This will be achieved by examining the innovative, influential, and inherently intricate philosophical, kalām, and sufism ideologies, which have not been fully recognised until now. This study employs a discourse analysis methodology, which is commonly utilised to examine both oral and written conversation. This work provides a comprehensive analysis of the contributions made by mediaeval scholars to the field of educational theological discourse, focusing on the areas of philosophy, kalām, and sufism. The study’s findings demonstrate that mediaeval scholars effectively reconciled philosophical, theological (kalām), and mystical (sufism) perspectives in the field of educational theology. This was particularly evident in their treatment of the human nature, which they portrayed as both possessing free will and being subject to fate. This accommodating stance becomes remarkable, particularly because the content and approach of philosophy, kalām, and Sufism are frequently perceived as highly distinct or even conflicting

Islam · Sufism · Theology · Education and Islamic Studies · Media, Religion, Digital Communication · Medieval and Classical Philosophy · Philosophy · Religious studies

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