Model of strategies in developing Islamic thought through curriculum: a study of Sumatra Thawalib 1900-1942

This paper describes the models of strategies for developing of Islamic thoughts
through curriculum discovered by Sumatera Thawalib. Sumatera Thawalib is
the study centre of development of Islamic thought in Sumatera. The study
uses a historical approach and covers the history during 1 900 to 1942. The
study centre is well known as part of modern Islamic movement. However , its
strategy in thought development is not linear with the strategy of modern
Islamic movement. In practical, Thawalib is in line with the model of neomodern strategy. The developing of Thawalib Islamic thought does not necessarily lead Thawalib scholars to invalidate the works of classical scholars. However, the thought leads them to appreciate and posits the works of classical
scholars as a guidance to scaffold students’ thought to be more rational and
dynamic. Thawalib strategy has proven that it gives significant contribution to
the development of reforming Islamic thought in Indonesia.