Recusal of Non-Muslim Board Members from Decisions Made on Singapore College of Islamic Studies' Islamic Curriculum

Mr Fadli Fawzi asked the Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs (a) whether the non-Muslim members of the Board of Governors and Steering Committee will recuse themselves from decisions relating to the Islamic curriculum of the Singapore College of Islamic Studies (SCSI); and (b) if not, why not.

The development of the Islamic curriculum of the Singapore College of Islamic Studies (SCIS) and the decisions on all matters relating to the Islamic faith in the curriculum, will be led by the Mufti and supported by our religious leaders and scholars on the SCIS Board of Governors and Steering Committee, as well as its Advisory Panel. The College will also partner esteemed Islamic institutions from Egypt, Jordan and Morocco, in the design and delivery of its religious curriculum.

As the SCIS' Islamic Studies programme adopts an interdisciplinary approach, experts in fields beyond the Islamic Sciences may be consulted. This approach ensures that students will be equipped with a strong understanding of Islamic principles and a deep appreciation of the context of Singapore's diverse and modern society, which will prepare our future religious teachers to serve the community more effectively.