مجلة التكامل في بحوث العلوم الاجتماعية والرياضية
Volume 9, Numéro 2, Pages 200-212
2025-12-31

Attitudes Of Parents Towards Islamic Studies At The University Level: A Case Study Of The Department Of Islamic Studies, Yobe State University, Damaturu

Authors : Baba Gonimi Babakaka .

Abstract

The study investigated the attitudes of parents towards sending their ward to pursue Islamic Education as a course at university level. The study became imperative because; the department is one of the richest department in the university in terms of staff strength and its programs both at undergraduate and post graduate are fully accredited. Despite all these, there is constant decline in student enrollment compared to other departments in the university. The main objective of the study is to identify the causes of this negative attitude, assess its effects on the department and the society; come out with strategies for enhancing parental engagement and support for Islamic studies, to improve student enrollment and academic outcomes. To explore the causes of this trend, the study adopted survey research design and the data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistical methods, including frequency counts and percentages. The study identified that many parent have the notion professional courses are the only marketable and Islamic education is confined to mosques and is it for moral up bringing only. The study recommends increase awareness of parents on the potentials of Islamic education.

Keywords

Parents ; Attitudes ; Yobe State University ; Islamic Studies