The expected activities and outcomes of the Chair would include:

1. Courses
   The Chair plays the role of a Centre of excellence on Islam and Inter-religious studies as its unique feature. In this regard, it is proposed that at the initial stage, the Chair offers master and doctoral programmes by research. In the case where students need to register for courses offered at the relevant Kulliyyah, the Chair through the cross-listing procedure can offer these courses. It means that lectures and seminars are still conducted at the respective Kulliyyahs. In the long run, the Chair is expected to offer specialised programmes by coursework and the courses offered are the Chair’s courses and the Chair is also to award degrees.
2. Postgraduate Supervisions
   Students shall register as candidates for the Master or Doctoral degree programme by researching the area of Islam and Inter-religious studies under the Chair. The Chair will be coordinating with the relevant Kulliyyah in determining the suitable supervisors or members of the supervisory committee. The candidate’s research, therefore, has to be related with, or fall within, the interest of the Chair.
3. Teaching and Training through Short Courses
   The Chair may conduct short-term courses specifically designed for the needs of experts in institutions, organisations, associations, government departments to improve their knowledge in the related field as well as skills to deal with knowledge. The courses may later be developed into higher-level courses to be offered at certificate, diploma, undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
4. Research and Consultancy
   At the core of the Chair’s activities, it is expected that it should conduct cutting edge research, both theoretical as well as empirical, and of high-quality work. The Chair is also expected to produce accredited peer-reviewed publications and to publish papers in scholarly journals. This will build its reputation for innovative research with high social impact.
   The Chair’s researchers are expected to write books, chapters in books, articles in local and international accredited journals, and research reports. The Chair can also take advantage of the doctoral interns and fellows to enhance the research activities.
   To strengthen the financial standing of the Chair, the researchers are encouraged to attract grants and consultancies from international funders, organisations and state departments, who are interested in seeing research having a high impact in the arena of policy and practice.
5. Specialised Programme
   Post-graduate Diploma (that focuses on the area of Islamic Studies, Inter-religious studies, education and other related areas).
   – Masters Degree
   – PhD
6. Policy Making
   The Chair has also the mission to become a major contributor to policy formulation for the new constitutional order and community and public system, focusing on the structure of the state and its administration system and agencies, the electoral system, gender issues, children’s rights, policy-making and the transformation of the inter-religious and racial relation. It is anticipated that the Chair’s work will also focus on the effective implementation and functioning of laws and policies that oversee institutions that are critical to human rights and democracy.
   The Chair’s activities should also assist in the transformation of Islamic studies, education, and inter-religious relation in Nusantara. The Chair is expected to be among the reference centre for policies makers, ministries, government agencies and other Federal and State institutions.
7. Working with Government
   Based on its expert staff, members will be consulted by and appointed to, important state institutions and forums. It is also anticipated that they will be commissioned to write numerous laws, policies and guidelines.
8. Outreach
   From the outset the Chair should also make an effort to demystify the law and policies, making it accessible to a broader public than lawyers. A primary vehicle for this purpose should be the journals and bulletins.
9. Roundtable Consultation
   Roundtable Consultation is an effort on the part of the Chair to initialize the possibility of becoming the intermediary in issues on public interest. The roundtable discussion will be called when there are pressing needs to consult all relevant stakeholders with the hope that a desirable conclusion and recommendation can be arrived at. Professors and other faculty members can participate and become the moderator. This will provide an opportunity for them to be involved in the policymaking process.
10. Publication
    It is expected that the research undertaken by the Chair will be published in reputable journals and relevant publications. Books and monographs can also be published and converted to digital forms for the public to benefit from. Publications may also contribute revenue to the Chair.