THE ROLES OF HIGHER EDUCATION OF MUSLIM SCHOLAR CANDIDATE (PTKU) IN PRODUCING ISLAMIC SCHOLARS IN NORTH SUMATRA

Abstract

This study aimed to determine the roles of Higher Education of Muslim Scholar Candidate (PTKU) of the Indonesian Muslim Scholar Council (MUI) in producing Muslim scholar candidates in North Sumatra. This study was a qualitative descriptive research. The result of this study showed that the roles of Higher Education of Muslim Scholar Candidate (PTKU) of the Indonesian Muslim Scholar Council (MUI) of North Sumatra was critical to enhance the number of Muslim scholars, and the need of equal distribution of Muslim scholars in North Sumatra in terms of quantity and quality. PTKU is funded by the North Sumatra Provincial Government grant and donations from Muslim community. PTKU also continues to develop and progress significantly, until now it has adequate facilities, lecturers, curriculum and buildings.