The Transformation Of Islamic Education and The Global Future Challenges of Islamic Higher Education

This study aims to reveal the global challenges encountered by Islamic higher education in Indonesia and the transformation of Islamic Education in the era of globalization, namely the digital era and the industrial revolution 4.0. This research employs a qualitative method using a sociological approach. The data were obtained through interviews with lecturers and practitioners of Islamic Education at the Faculty of Education and Teacher Training at Alauddin State Islamic University of Makassar (UIN Alauddin Makassar). The findings of this study revealed that Islamic Education is urgently needed by the community in the midst of advances in science and technology. Islamic Education is viewed as an educational paradigm that can prevent modern society from being trapped in a value shock or culture shock. Transforming Islamic Education's principles and values is critical in countering the current and future global challenges. This study gives insights on the development of Islamic knowledge and the development of community-based human resources, particularly on the integration of Islamic teachings into general studies