Map of Religious Radicalism in Students of Central Java Indonesia

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Study traces the spread of religious radicalism among students in Central Java, Indonesia, and explains why campuses become strategic targets for ideological propagation. It discusses how student radicalization can resemble ordinary student life, despite differences in clothing styles, and outlines dominant actors and campus influence patterns, including mosque and student organization control. The work also examines national trends in radicalism and terrorism, relevant legal responses, and investigates routes of recruitment and propagation through empirical methods.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryReligion & Spirituality

FormatPDF

Pages7

Reading Time18 min

AccessFree to download

Preface

Research Methods

Data Collection Technique

Literature/document study

Interview

Questionnaire

Data Presentation and Analysis

Results and Discussion

Student Radicalization Model

Map of Religious Radicalism in Students of Central Java Indonesia Ali Masyhar, 1* Rodiyah,2 Ali Murtadho,3 Abstract---Acts of terrorism in various regions were alleged to be directly proportional to the flourishing and proliferation of radicalism ideology, including radicalism among students. The great campuses precisely become targets of operations in spreading radicalism. The proliferation of the spread of radicalism among students has become a phenomenon required for in-depth study. During this time, students become one of the interesting elements to derail into radical agents. In plain view, students indicated to be radical are no different from students in general. Although their styles of clothing are slightly different, yet it cannot be linearly interpreted to be included into radical groups. Tarbiyah groups (KAMMI-Salafi) are very domineering public universities (PTN) campuses in Indonesia. There is a tendency, following the dismissal of HTI, the HTI exponent assembled and affiliated with KAMMI. In general, they take control the mosque and Islamic prayer rooms (mushola) in campuses. In addition, they also dominate the majority of student organizations (LK)/student organizations (Ormawa) and the Student Activity Unit (UKM) on campus. Their regeneration is quite good to foster as from new students to the boarding houses outside the campus. Keywords---Spread of Radicalism, Students I. PREFACE Radicalism has recently emerged in every direction and threatens all elements of the nation, including among students on campuses. This radicalism is the fertile seed for sowing to be the perpetrators of terrorism. Several great campuses have been indicated as the basis of the movement and spread of radicalism. Central Java which is geographically territorial which stretches very wide of 32,548 km², with 260 Higher Educations (7 Public PTN, 4 Religious PTN, and 249 PTS) has great potential for infiltrating radicalism in students. Source: [https://forlap.ristekdikti.go.id](https://forlap.ristekdikti.go.id) (2018) 1,2Faculty of Law, Universitas Negeri Semarang, Indonesia ([ali_masyhar@mail.unnes.ac.id](ali_masyhar@mail.unnes.ac.id)) 3 Faculty of Islamic Economy and Bussiness, Universitas Islam Negeri, Walisongo, Semarang, Indonesia Nationally, radicalism and terrorism have significantly increased. Compared to data in 2017, radicalism and terrorism in 2018 have increased by 42% . In 2017 there were 12 cases of radicalism and terrorism, while in 2018 it increased to 2018. Throughout 2018 there were 396 terrorists arrested. ([https://news.okezone.com/read/2018/12/27/337/1996594/aksi](https://news.okezone.com/read/2018/12/27/337/1996594/aksi)terorisme-meningkat-42-persen-396-pelaku-ditangkap-di-2018) . The surprising fact is, in general, perpetrators of student age. Regarding the facts and reality of the existing radicalism and terrorism acts, the government has definitely carried out a number of steps, mainly the penal measures. The issuance of Law No. 5 of 2018 on Amendment to Law Number 15 of 2003 on Establishment of Government Regulations in lieu of Law Number 1 of 2002 on Eradication of Terrorism Criminal Acts into Laws, was expected to be a strategic measure in mitigating the massive terrorist movement and its spread. However, there has not been seemingly sustainable synergistic preventive effort. II. RESEARCH METHODS Based on the formulation of the problem, this research used sociological/empirical/ nondoctrinal research method, although it still overlooked no normative domain. This was due to perfect legal research constantly synergizes various scientific disciplines (Nawawi Arief, 1995: 6) . III. DATA COLLECTION TECHNIQUE This research used three ways of collecting data, which were literature/document study, interview, and questionnaire: a. Literature/document study This technique was directed to obtain secondary data from primary, secondary, and non-legal material. The tool used for the study of

FAQs

Why are campuses considered important targets for spreading radicalism?

Campuses provide an environment where students search for identity, making them vulnerable to recruitment. Large campuses are also described as precise targets for ideological dissemination.

How does the study describe the recruitment process of radicalism among students?

Recruiters typically begin by inviting targets to meet friends returning from distant places, seek jobs through empathy, share hospitality, or accompany them for leisure activities.

What methods are used to collect data in the research?

Data are collected through literature/document study, interviews, and questionnaires to explore forms of radicalism spread on campus.

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