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Assalamu'alaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh

الحمد لله عَدَدَ خَلْقهِ وَرِضَى نَفْسِهِ وَزِنَةَ عَرْشِهِ وَمِدَادَ كَلِمَاتِهِ

Welcome to the Faculty of Humanities, Universitas Darussalam (UNIDA) Gontor.

First and foremost, congratulations, and best wishes for a successful and happy future.

Universitas Darussalam (UNIDA) Gontor is one of Indonesia’s most prestigious educational institutions, making significant contributions to academic life both nationally and internationally. The university was founded by the three brothers the late KH Ahmad Sahal, K.H. Zainuddin Fannani, and K.H. Imam Zarkasyi, not long after they had founded the Modern Islamic Institution (Pondok Modern) Darussalam Gontor, Ponorogo, Indonesia in 1926. The school rapid progress and its brilliant achievement soon led to the idea of establishing a world-class Islamic university. It was their cherished desire to establish an Islamic institute of higher learning that can produce genuine and authoritative Muslim scholars (ulama). As such, UNIDA envisions to become a quality and meaningful pesantren- based university, as a centre for science development oriented to the Islamisation of Contemporary Knowledge and for the study of the language of the Qur’an for the welfare of mankind.

Although the faculty of Humanities was created in 2014, it represents the continuation of Pondok Modern Darussalam Gontor Ponorogo's long and proud history. This tradition, which serves as a key source of motivation for us, results in the creation of a dynamic structure that allows us to take bold and firm moves forward. Our faculty works hard to meet its responsibilities in this matter. In such matter, the faculty of Humanities has a vision to become a leading faculty in the field of social-humanities at the national and international levels, oriented towards the Islamization of Contemporary Knowledge with a pesantren-based university educational system.

In this Faculty, students and lecturers intermingle in the unique environment and enjoy fabulous learning society, under at least five spirits comprising sincerity, simplicity, self-reliance, brotherhood and freedom. It offers teaching and research in both English and Arabic languages across two departments; Communication Sciences and International Relations and led by competent and experienced faculty members. Our belief in the value of both practical and theoretical knowledge has enabled professionals and specialists from various sectors to teach in our faculty, allowing these individuals to share their experiences.

Aside from coursework, our faculty hosts a variety of scientific gatherings including as weekly Islamization meeting and that of Kepesantrenan, trainings, seminars, workshops, and many more. We believe in our valued students and strive to be an innovative and pioneering research institution while also raising individuals who respect social values and norms, are prejudice-free, understand the value of analytical thinking, and are beneficial to the country and humanity.

The faculty strives to offer each generation of students a meaningful and rich educational experience under the direction of sincere lecturers who integrate their research knowledge and Islamic value into the classroom and beyond. Impactful research that improves our knowledge of culture, society, and the wider world is also conducted by our researchers. Students in the faculty have access to an even greater range of opportunities specifically in the field of broadcasting, public relations, diplomacy, consular affairs, global consultancy and advocacy, entrepreneur as well as academician in Communication Science and International Relations, obtaining an education that is truly interdisciplinary and will be useful in their future endeavours.

In addition, the faculty has adopted a total boarding system where the mosque, hostel, lecture rooms, library, laboratories, sport-ground, lecturer houses and other facilities are located inside the campus, thereby creating an environment conducive for intensive learning and interaction between students and lecturers. This exclusive boarding system is significantly promising for the cultivation of Islamic values such as brotherhood, sincerity, simplicity, tolerance, the spirit of self-reliance, leadership, etc. With this integrated system of higher education, the faculty of Humanities is designed to realize its vision and mission.

I hope you will take the time to browse our website and learn for yourself the diverse and fascinating programs and activities we provide. I also invite you to stay up with the faculty's news and advancements through our website, YouTube, Podcast, Instagram, and Telegram channels.

Thank you.

Wassalamu'alaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohamad Latief, M.A.
Dean of Faculty of Humanities