Indonesia
Unisma’s Postgraduate Program conducted both closed and open dissertation defenses simultaneously on November 29, 2021. Hasan Bisri, S.Pd.I., M.Pd.I, defended his dissertation in the open examination, while Muhammad Syaikhon underwent the closed examination.
Both closed and open dissertation defenses form part of the academic process required to earn a doctoral degree. To complete the program, students must pass a proposal examination, a closed examination, and an open examination, while also publishing at least one scholarly article in an accredited journal by their second semester at the latest.
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The closed examination gives students intensive feedback on their dissertation, evaluated by a panel of six examiners who offer critique and suggestions on the work. The open examination, by contrast, involves seven examiners and is attended by family and close relatives, with public access available through Unisma Postgraduate Program’s YouTube channel.
The open examination also serves as the doctoral promotion ceremony. Following promotion, students may formally use the title of doctor once they complete the required graduation confirmation (yudisium) paperwork.
Hasan Bisri, S.Pd.I., M.Pd.I, defends his dissertation before the examining panel
Hasan Bisri, S.Pd.I., M.Pd.I, defended his dissertation titled “Genealogy of Islamic Education as a Foundation for Sustaining Religious Pluralism and Interfaith Harmony in Karangpandan Village, Pakisaji District, Malang Regency.” He graduated with a highly satisfactory rating.
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Meanwhile, in the closed dissertation examination, Muhammad Syaikhon presented his research titled “Tolerance Education Within Multi Religious Families in Laban Village, Menganti, Gresik.” Examiners offered feedback and suggestions aimed at sharpening the dissertation’s analysis and improving its overall structure. (AL/PPS)
M. Syaikhon receives feedback and defends his dissertation before the examining panel
