South Tangerang, FAH Online News – The Islamic History and Civilization Study Program (SPI), Faculty of Adab and Humanities, UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta, through the Pancasila Education course, organized a Constitutional Court trial simulation for second-semester students on Wednesday (06/05/2026). Held at the Abdul Ghani Theater Room, 5th Floor of the Faculty of Adab and Humanities, the activity served as part of a practice-based learning approach aimed at strengthening students’ understanding of democracy and the Indonesian legal system.

The simulation was supervised directly by Akhmad Yusuf, M.Hum., lecturer of the Pancasila Education course. The atmosphere of the session closely resembled an actual Constitutional Court hearing, complete with courtroom procedures, role assignments, and legal argumentation prepared and presented by the students throughout the trial.

Through this activity, students were not only encouraged to understand theoretical concepts taught in class, but were also given the opportunity to witness how the values of Pancasila are implemented in real-life state practices, particularly in the principles of democracy and justice.

Akhmad Yusuf, M.Hum. explained that the simulation was designed to provide students with a more contextual and applicable learning experience.

“Through this activity, students are expected to gain a historical and constitutional perspective through direct practice. This simulation is intended not merely to encourage students to memorize theories, but also to understand how the state ideology—especially the democratic principles embodied in the fourth principle of Pancasila and the value of justice in the fifth principle—is implemented in resolving legal issues within Indonesia’s constitutional system,” he stated.

The event was thoroughly prepared by the students. Those assigned as courtroom officers and participants organized legal arguments, supporting data, and relevant constitutional articles to strengthen their positions during the proceedings. The enthusiasm of the participants was evident from their active and critical engagement in presenting arguments, creating a lively and realistic courtroom atmosphere.

Rather than simply reading prepared scripts, students actively debated using legal foundations and factual data they had previously studied. This demonstrated not only their analytical abilities but also their understanding of legal and constitutional issues in Indonesia.

One of the second-semester SPI students, Nabil Fakhry, expressed that the activity provided valuable insights and practical experience.

“This trial simulation was very beneficial because it broadened our understanding of the legal and constitutional conditions currently taking place in Indonesia. The materials taught in class became easier to understand because we were able to see their practical implementation directly. In addition, this activity expanded my knowledge of law and legislation in Indonesia,” he said.

Through this activity, the Islamic History and Civilization Study Program hopes students will develop a deeper understanding of Indonesia’s legal and constitutional systems. Furthermore, the simulation is expected to become a platform for enhancing students’ public speaking skills, critical thinking abilities, and confidence in presenting academic arguments in public forums.

Writer: Ahmad Daffa Rasyidi

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