U.S. students learn of Islam at UIN

Students from nine universities in the United States visited Jakarta on Thursday to learn about Islamic teachings and culture from Muslim communities at the Syarif Hidayatullah State Islamic University (UIN).

The students came from Chatham University, Cascadian Community College, SUNY Plattsburg, the Institute of International Education, Shoreline Community College, St Edward University, Fairfield University, State University of New York and St Michael's College.

Sixteen students visited the UIN campus on Jl. Raya Ciputat, Tangerang, on Thursday afternoon to learn how Islamic education methods are applied at the university.

"We come to learn about the Islamic education system and methods applied by the Islamic community here because we realize that Islam is very rich in culture," the president of Chatham University Esther L. Barrazone said.