Education
He later received his doctorate in Islamic Studies from the University of Chicago in the United States where he studied under the noted Pakistani-American scholar, Fazlur Rahman.
scholars Rector of Paramadina University
He later received his doctorate in Islamic Studies from the University of Chicago in the United States where he studied under the noted Pakistani-American scholar, Fazlur Rahman.
Early in his academic career, Nurcholish was a leader in various student organizations. Born in Jombang, East Java, Madjid received his early education in religious institutions in Indonesia, so called pesantren. In 2003 he participated in Indonesia"s national elections as a candidate for the presidency.
He served as Rector of Paramadina University in Jakarta from 1998 up until his death.
Madjid was married and had two children.