English for Religious Purposes: The Specific Purposes of Islamic University Students in Indonesia in Learning English

In the past, English was considered language of non-Islamic religions but now is believed to be for international communication academic and 'dakwah' purposes. However, students Islamic universities institutes may have various purposes learning English. This because young scholars not seen real need study outside campus this introduced by their teachers when they at high schools. aimed describing main as a foreign perceived Institutes Universities in Indonesia. Seven hundred fourteen undergraduate from three different were involved study. The finding shows that primary objective these institutions serve conduit promoting faith Islam able convey teachings on larger (international) basis Furthermore, stated religious goal improve skills while also receiving lot knowledge, even form material delivered concretely.