Internalization of Lecturer Professionalism Towards Islamic Civilizational Values

This article examines the internalization of lecturer professionalism grounded in Islamic civilizational values, which cultivate an academic culture founded on faith, ethics, and holistic human development. Using a qualitative approach through inductive and thematic content analysis, the study identifies five core values, namely divinity (Rabbāniyyah), comprehensiveness (Syumūliyyah), balance of values (Wasatiyyah), values of elevation (Ulūwwiyyah) and Islamic identity (Islāmiyyah) as the foundation of holistic professionalism. The findings indicate that lecturers who internalize these values not only achieve academic excellence but also embody ethical integrity, noble character, and social responsibility, serving as transformative agents for the ummah and national civilization. The article highlights the application of the Flexible Education With Soul (FlexS) model as a strategic approach to developing value-based, spiritually conscious, and professional lecturers. This integration enhances the quality of teaching and research while aligning higher education with the comprehensive objectives of Islamic civilization.

Lecturer Professionalism, Islamic civilisational values, Flexible Education With Soul (FlexS),

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