AUCA’s Social Research Center (SRC) presented the results of the two-month research project entitled “Modernization of Islamic Education Institutions in Kyrgyzstan”. According to the press-release of AUCA, this research project that was initiated and financed by the Eurasia Foundation of Central Asia in Bishkekfocused on exploring attitudes among Bishkek residents toward Islamic education institutions. It also sought the opinions of Islamic education institutions on the possible introduction of secular courses into their curricula.

The study was conducted by AUCA faculty members Mucaram Toktogulova (Associate Professor of the Department of Cultural Anthropology), Mehrigul Ablezova and Gulzat Botoeva (Acting Associate Professors of the Department of Sociology) and managed by the SRC.

The research attempted to identify the general public attitude towards existing Islamic educational institutions in the country. In addition, the research project explored the potential of including political science, philosophy, and other secural subjects at Islamic schools.

The results of this two-month research project will be used to develop a follow-up action-oriented project by the Eurasia Foundation. In particular, it will focus on curriculum development of the Islamic educational institutions in compliance with the contemporary academic requirements.

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