Implementation of Unity of Science on Ilm Falak’s (Islamic Astronomy) Curricula

Abstract

The aim of this study is to determine the implementation of the Astronomical Science Study Program curriculum at Walisongo State Islamic University in Semarang. The principles of Unity of Sciences (wadat al-ulum) are used to implement the curriculum as a new vision of the university in the formulation of an appropriate graduate profile. A qualitative approach was employed while conducting the research, different literatures were reviewed and some parties were interviewed. And the purpose of this was to obtain a SWOT analysis and a comprehensive data on the curriculum applications in the Astronomy Science Study Program. The results reveal that the framework of Astronomy are in three philosophy of science perspectives which are ontology, epistemology and axiology. Also, this new astronomy curriculum can be the standard used by the University in integrating science and religion. Nevertheless, there are factors that must still be considered in this curriculum, for example the field factors for prospective alumni work so that the curriculum that continues can be utilized by the community.