Religious Principles at AUI

Done by:
Elias-Crespo Molato
Omar Badaoui
Abd Errahmane Morchid

SSK1202
Spring 2008
Instructor’s Name:
Mrs.Monica Sturgess

Abstract

The main objective of this research study is to find out the level of commitment of AUI students toward their religion. It had been revealed after going through the literature review that the main reasons that push students to ignore their religion can be related to the political regime that the government is approaching which combines religion with modernity, parents that don’t want to put pressure on their children, and the lack of connecting religion with the public schools curriculum. In order to get a relevant research, we have used both qualitative and quantitative methods. We have formed a survey and handed 70 copies to AUI students, Moroccan and exchange ones. Moreover, we have accomplished a meeting with the Imam of the mosque in order to use his experience to enhance our research. The result section showed that students at AUI have interest in their faith; however, since they are strained by studies, they don’t give much time to religion pursuits. These results have helped us to comprise a clear comprehension of the main aspects of this topic, as well as to correct some of the wrong images that we used to have toward AUI students like the lack of praying and interest to religion.

Introduction Al Akhawayn University in Ifrane is a Moroccan University that is based on the American educational model. It has an excellent reputation among all the North African Universities. Al Akhawayn University in Ifrane has gathered qualified lecturers and faculty members from many countries of the world in order to provide the best education quality for its students. More than that, its intensive academic program gives students the potential to pursue a successful job career