Education and Learning Strategies of IAIN Sultan Amai Gorontalo and the State University of Gorontalo in Efforts to Preserve the Local Islamic Culture of Gorontalo

The purpose of this research was to explain the educational and learning practices that have been used by IAIN Sultan Amai Gorontalo and UNG to maintain Gorontalo's indigenous Islamic culture. Both the IAIN Sultan Amai Gorontalo and the UNG are examples of higher education institutions in Gorontalo. Both of these institutions are charged with the responsibility of living up to the hopes and aspirations of the people of Gorontalo regarding the maintenance of their indigenous culture, and more specifically, their indigenous Islamic culture. As a result of this, as institutions of higher education, IAIN Sultan Amai Gorontalo and UNG are both obligated to perform to the best of their abilities to ensure the continuation and preservation of Gorontalo's Islamic culture. The researchers conducted descriptive comparative research. The researchers gathered their information by observing, talking to, and documenting the subjects of their interviews. When researchers started collecting data and continue doing so after data collection was finished, data analysis could begin. The researchers organized the data, made reductions, and came to conclusions. According to the findings of the study, both IAIN Sultan Amai Gorontalo and UNG make attempts to implement educational and learning principles following the policies of their respective institutions to contribute to the preservation of Gorontalo's indigenous Islamic culture. There are classes on both Islamic and local culture offered at IAIN Sultan Amai Gorontalo, which demonstrates the institution's commitment to including cultural aspects in the educational experience. In addition, lecturers at IAIN Sultan Amai Gorontalo participate in research and activities connected to the Islamic culture of the local community. The indigenous Islamic culture of Gorontalo is recognized as one of the cultural jewels of the archipelago, and similar to IAIN Sultan Amai Gorontalo, the UNG plays an essential part in the efforts to preserve this tradition. Additionally, the UNG incorporates several strategic policies in the areas of education, research, and community service; in fact, each course incorporates these policies together with the expertise and experience of the local community.