History and Dynamics of the Indonesian Islamic Student Movement (PMII) Salatiga City Branch (1980-2016)

Abstract

This research aims to determine the history and dynamics of the Indonesian Islamic Student Movement (PMII) Salatiga City Branch (1980-2016). This research is a literature study using a historical and social approach. Data sources are taken from books, journal articles and other relevant sources, then enriched with field data sourced from historical actors. This research was carried out through heuristic, verification, interpretation and historiography stages. The results of this research found several things, namely: first, PMII Salatiga City Branch was founded in 1965 on a Christian campus by Matori Abdul Djalil with the aim of forming Indonesian Muslim individuals who are devoted to Allah SWT, virtuous, knowledgeable, capable and responsible in practicing their knowledge and commitment to fighting for the ideals of Indonesian independence. Second, PMII Salatiga City Branch underwent structural restructuring in 1980, and successfully held the first Branch Conference (Konfercab) in Salatiga City. Third, PMII Salatiga City Branch experienced organizational dynamics both in terms of membership and organizational programs like organizations in general due to various factors, including: organizational vacuum and the change in campus status from STAIN to IAIN Salatiga.