The Arabic Language Education Study Program of Universitas Darussalam Gontor serves as a learning space for students who aspire to develop competencies in the field of Arabic language education, language teaching methodology, educational technology, and Arabic language education research, grounded in Islamic values and pesantren traditions. The program is committed to producing outstanding graduates who are Islamic in character, globally minded, and deeply rooted in the pesantren spirit through the integration of Arabic language education with Islamic values within a pesantren-based higher education system.
The spirit of academic development in the Arabic Language Education Study Program at Universitas Darussalam Gontor is manifested through the implementation of the Tri Dharma of Higher Education, which includes education and teaching, research, and community service. All academic activities are directed toward the development of Arabic language education, oriented toward the Islamization of Contemporary Knowledge. Therefore, the learning process not only emphasizes mastery of the theory and practice of Arabic language teaching, but also fosters an Islamic, critical, creative, and transformative professional character.
Students of the Arabic Language Education Study Program at Universitas Darussalam Gontor have the opportunity to develop competencies in technology-based Arabic language teaching methodologies, instructional media development, curriculum development, and Arabic language education research as the main focus of academic development.
In the learning process, students study various theoretical courses in Arabic language education while also engaging in practicum activities, microteaching, field research, and educational community service that support the mastery of professional skills in the field of language education. This learning approach is designed to enable students to comprehensively understand the concepts of Arabic language education and apply them in innovative and professional teaching practices.
In addition to academic activities, students of the Arabic Language Education Study Program at Universitas Darussalam Gontor also have opportunities to develop their potential through various academic and non-academic activities, such as involvement in lecturers’ research projects, community service programs, student organization activities, educational seminars, language learning technology training, and various socio-religious activities.
The pesantren-based academic environment also shapes students’ character to possess strong moral integrity, discipline, and leadership in accordance with Gontor’s core values: noble character, physical well-being, broad knowledge, and independent thinking.
As part of a university with a global vision, the Arabic Language Education Study Program at Universitas Darussalam Gontor also encourages students to develop an international outlook through various academic programs, research collaborations, and participation in scientific activities at both national and international levels. This aligns with the program’s academic vision to produce graduates who master technology-based teaching methodologies in Arabic language education and are able to compete globally without abandoning Islamic values and pesantren traditions.
The Arabic Language Education Study Program at Universitas Darussalam Gontor is also supported by various learning facilities that enhance students’ competencies in education and research, such as a library with a comprehensive collection of Arabic language education literature, microteaching laboratories, computer laboratories, academic discussion rooms, and access to various digital reference sources utilized for lectures, research, and the development of students’ scientific projects.
