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Call To Update Religious Curriculum
By Jon Tampoi

Bandar Seri Begawan - Brunei's Deputy Minister of Education yesterday called for effective and relevant strategies to propagate the teaching of al-Quran and to update all aspects of the Ugama schools' curriculum, textbooks, teaching faculty and general facilities for the benefit of the students.

Pengiran Dato Dr Hj Mohammad bin Pg Hj Abdul Rahman said this at the Family Day celebration, called "usrah", of the Islamic Education Department, yesterday morning. It was held at the multi-purpose hall of Seri Begawan Religious Teachers College in Temasek.

"From next year the Department of Islamic Studies will once again be under the Ministry of Religious Affairs. I believe this will only bring positive outcomes.

With Allah's blessings, I hope the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Ministry of Education can work together and perform each other's roles in producing ucing a generation that will succeed in this life and hereafter," said the Deputy Minister.

"It is important now for the department responsible for organising Islamic studies to study strategies that are more effective and relevant to current needs so that the teaching of religion can be more widespread within society through lectures and

discussions within the spirit of family culture.

"An example of effective teaching is for Ugama teachers to go to people's homes to teach al-Quran, whether they be local or foreign teachers who recognise the importance of its knowledge and benefits.

"This is not only for children but for the entire family which can participate in performing the various forms of "fardu ain" such as conducting mass prayers which would bring a happier atmosphere and blessings," he added.

He called for Ugama schools to update all aspects of its curriculum, textbooks, capabilities of its teachers and teaching facilities.

To achieve this The Department of Islamic studies needs to be active and pro-active and act as a catalyst to develop all concerned so that they realise the importance of religious studies.

Family meritorious awards were given to four people including retired officers, teachers and staff. Five more received excellent service awards. A mini expo was also organised at the college. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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