ANTHROPOCENTRIC THEOLOGY IN A BIOPIC FILM : A STUDY OF THE ISLAMIC CONCEPTION OF K.H. HASYIM ASY'ARI IN THE FILM SANG KIAI

The film Sang Kiai was created based on the biographical history of a person who played significant role in Battle Surabaya November 10, 1945, pivotal event Indonesian history. This chronicles story K.H. Hasyim Asy'ari, great scholar from Tebuireng Islamic Boarding School Jombang, founder and leader Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), largest religious mass organization Indonesia, as well national hero. Accordingly, this study proposes research problem extent to which anthropocentrism theology serves foundation for conception Asyari movie Kiai. applied an anthropocentric theological reading approach qualitative descriptive methodology. study’s findings reveal that Asy'ari utilized raise Muslims’ awareness fight practices colonialism break free its shackles while also fighting ignorance aqidah. In sum, is basis legitimacy principles Asy'ari’s attitudes, behavior, thought patterns, actions overcome problems.