MAXY Academy, UIN Jakarta, and TBN Indonesia Engage Younger Generations Through Faith Dialogue and Digital Innovation
Author: Herawati Nurlia
Editor: Bogor Raya Daily Team
HARIAN BOGOR RAYA — Efforts to reconcile spiritual values with technological developments once again took center stage when MAXY Academy collaborated with the Faculty of Science and Technology (FST) of UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta and the Transformational Business Network (TBN) Indonesia. The three held a public lecture entitled "Beyond Tolerance: Faith and Prosperity in the Digital Era," a forum designed to open up interfaith discussions while enriching insights into social entrepreneurship amidst the increasingly rapid flow of digitalization.
The event, held on November 13, 2025, brought together approximately 100 participants from various faculties. Students, lecturers, and university leaders enthusiastically participated in the series of presentations by international speakers. The forum not only presented scholarly discussions but also offered in-depth reflections on how moral and spiritual values can form the foundation for building social innovation.
The Rector of UIN Jakarta , Prof. Asep Saepudin Jahar, expressed his high appreciation for the implementation of this activity. He stated that UIN Jakarta aims to continue strengthening its character as an open space for the exchange of ideas across disciplines. He emphasized the importance of integrating faith, technology, and entrepreneurship to produce a generation capable of competing while upholding humanitarian values.
"With the presence of speakers from various countries, students' insights are enriched in seeing how spirituality and innovation can support each other," said Prof. Asep.
This public lecture also featured four speakers from diverse academic backgrounds. Three of them came from abroad: Dr. Kim Tan, Founder of the TBN Movement & Chairman of Springhill Management UK, Dr. Chris Stewart of the Templeton Religion Trust, and Finnish academic Dr. Ali Qadir. From Indonesia, Prof. Amelia Fauzia, known for her work in philanthropy research, presented the keynote address. The combination of global and local perspectives provided a discussion that resonated with the needs of the younger generation in the digital era.
In his presentation, Dr. Kim Tan emphasized the concept of prosperity with purpose , namely prosperity driven by moral values and an orientation toward social goals. For him, innovation cannot stand alone without a strong ethical foundation. Meanwhile, Dr. Chris Stewart reminded that technology must remain a tool to expand noble values, not replace them. "Digital development should ideally strengthen solidarity between people, not distance them," he said.
From a global sociological perspective, Dr. Ali Qadir highlighted the urgency of understanding the "inner universe," or the human mind. Technological advancement, he argued, must not eliminate the space for reflection. He quoted a poet who wrote that humans often read thousands of books, but forget to read their own hearts. This message underscores the importance of education that provides space for contemplation in the pursuit of knowledge.
Closing the presentation, Prof. Amelia Fauzia encouraged participants to see the immense potential of philanthropy in the digital age. Through interfaith collaboration and online platforms, she believes opportunities to strengthen justice and solidarity are increasingly open. "Technology provides a new bridge for humanitarian movements," she said, referring to her experience managing the Social Trust Fund at UIN Jakarta .