Lecturer | Universitas Islam Negeri Sunan Kalijaga Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Dr. Hijrian Angga Prihantoro, L.L.M. (b. June 29, 1990, Manokwari, Indonesia) is a dynamic scholar and lecturer at the Faculty of Sharia and Law, Universitas Islam Negeri Sunan Kalijaga Yogyakarta. With fluency in Bahasa, English, Arabic, and Javanese, he specializes in Comparative Islamic Legal Thought. He has contributed as a researcher, editor, and policy advisor, engaging in national and international projects focusing on Islamic law, religious moderation, gender equity, and cultural traditions. He actively collaborates with institutions such as ISLaMS, UIN Saizu, and Oslo University, reflecting his dedication to contextual and socially responsive Islamic legal scholarship.
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🎓 Education
Dr. Prihantoro earned his Bachelor’s in Islamic Legal Thought (2007–2011) from Al-Azhar University, Cairo, grounding his academic foundation in classical Islamic jurisprudence. He pursued his Master’s in Comparative Law (2015–2017) at WISE University, Amman, supported by an LPDP scholarship from Indonesia’s Ministry of Finance. He completed his Ph.D. in Islamic Studies (2017–2023) at UIN Sunan Kalijaga Yogyakarta, integrating Islamic law with social sciences. His educational journey across Egypt, Jordan, and Indonesia shaped his multidimensional approach to contemporary Islamic legal issues, emphasizing critical inquiry, interreligious dialogue, and jurisprudential reform.
🧪 Experience
Since 2020, Dr. Prihantoro has served as a lecturer at UIN Sunan Kalijaga, holding key roles including Secretary of KCITS and Researcher at ISLaMS. He previously taught at Nahdlatul Ulama University and Islamic College of Economic, Yogyakarta. His organizational contributions span leadership in OIAA Indonesia, IKANU Mesir, and Lakpesdam NU. Beyond teaching, he serves as editor and reviewer for numerous scholarly journals. His work encompasses legal awareness, religious moderation, and traditional Islamic texts, making him a vital academic voice in Indonesian Islamic studies.
🏅 Awards & Honors
Dr. Prihantoro was awarded the prestigious LPDP scholarship (2015–2017) for his Master’s studies abroad. He has been a prominent panelist and keynote speaker in major conferences such as AICIS and AICOLS, discussing Islamic jurisprudence, politics, and post-truth ethics. In 2020, he contributed to the Religious Moderation Initiative at Indonesia’s Ministry of Religious Affairs. His insights into religious identity, legal pluralism, and citizenship have earned him recognition as a thought leader in Islamic legal discourse. He remains actively engaged in bridging scholarly work with public policy and interfaith harmony.
🔬 Research Focus
Dr. Prihantoro’s research centers on comparative Islamic law, religious moderation, gender equity, and the socio-legal dynamics of Muslim societies. His notable projects explore ecological fatwas, living manuscripts, and legal norms in Islamic courts, often in collaboration with institutions like UIN Saizu and NCHR Oslo. He investigates traditional rituals such as Nyadranan and Saprahan, viewing them through a theological and cultural lens. His interdisciplinary work aims to harmonize Islamic jurisprudence with social realities, advocating a humanistic and contextual approach to fiqh in modern societies.
Conclusion
Dr. Hijrian Angga Prihantoro is an exemplary candidate for the Young Scientist Award. His intellectual contributions are innovative and socially relevant, particularly in areas such as religious moderation, gender equity, and the reinterpretation of Islamic legal traditions in modern nation-states. With a strong foundation of academic service, publication excellence, and global collaborations, he is not only deserving of this recognition but also poised to become a leading figure in Islamic legal scholarship and interfaith policy research.
Publication
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Adab Di Atas Ilmu (Adabul ‘Alim Wal Muta’allim Wal Mufti Wal Mustafti)
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Islam Nusantara dan Filsafat Orientasi Bangsa; Dialektika Modernitas Beragama dalam Negara Berbudaya
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Filsafat Hukum Islam Indonesia: Sakralitas dan Pluralitas
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Adabul ‘Alim Wal Muta’allim
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Tekstur Baru Studi Islam; Prototipe Dialektika Agama dan Realita
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Moderasi Sosio-Religius dalam Beragama dan Bernegara
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Year: 2019
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Author: HA Prihantoro
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Publisher: Detiknews
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Link: news.detik.com
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Islam and The Humanity of The State: From Fiqh of Politics to Fiqh of Citizenship
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Islamic Law and The Politics of Nation-State: Debating Citizenship Fiqh Through The Al-Maskūt ‘Anhu Discourse
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Year: 2023
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Authors: HA Prihantoro, N Hasan, MY Masrukhin
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Journal: AHKAM: Jurnal Ilmu Syariah
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Link: journal.uinjkt.ac.id
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Harmony and Diversity in Yogyakarta Urban Areas: Measuring the Religious Moderation Index in Baleharjo and Sinduadi Subdistricts
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Year: 2022
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Authors: MU Absor, A Jahidin, M Muqowim, HA Prihantoro, A Zuhri, P Hastuti
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Journal: Al-Qalam
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Link: scholar.google.com
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Adabul ‘Alim Wal Muta’allim, Terj
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Menyingkap Rahasia Ibadah dalam Islam