GENERAL LECTURE "KONGHUCU IN INDONESIA" As one of the legally protected religions in Indonesia, Confucianism is an entity that has unique sides. Some of the uniqueness includes the historical dynamics that accompany it. The history of Confucianism has always been attached to ethnic Chinese whose lives in Indonesia have diverse records. When the Indonesian nation was still in the form of kingdoms, ethnic Chinese with their traditional belief system became an integral part of the dynamics of the Indonesian nation at that time. The relationship between the ethnic Chinese and the Indonesian nation was well-established and equal. In the era of colonialism, the colonial government created distance between groups in the colony. Robert van Niels (1984) describes the emergence of elite groups in the colonies dominated by whites (Europeans), while the indigenous people became inlanders, and ethnic migrants such as Arabs and Chinese were positioned as different nations from the elite and inlander groups.

The Confucian religion in the colonial era in Indonesia was not given much attention compared to Islam and Christianity. Entering the era of independence, various national and religious groups together realized development. Confucianism was recognized as one of the official religions in Indonesia. Until now, Confucianism, which is practiced by most ethnic Chinese, coexists with other religions in Indonesia. However, the journey of Confucianism in Indonesia is full of dynamics and ups and downs due to different historical contexts. Seeing these historical dynamics, Confucianism is studied and studied in the Study of Religions (SAA) Study Program from various perspectives. The study includes theoretical and practical studies in the field. Thus, an understanding of Confucianism with its various aspects can be known intact academically. One form of study of Confucianism, the Religious Studies Study Program organized a public lecture on Confucianism to provide an initial understanding for undergraduates, namely how the dynamics of Confucianism in Indonesia, how the perspective of social sciences and humanities explains Confucianism in Indonesia, and how the perspective of Religious Studies in explaining the construction of Confucianism in the belief system, institutions, and relations with other entities.

The activity was held on Monday, March 11, 2019 by presenting speakers Evi Lina Sutrisno, Ph. D., lecturer at CRCS UGM and an expert on Confucianism; and Dr. A. Singgih Basuki, MA, lecturer in Confucianism in the Study of Religions (SAA) Study Program, Faculty of Ushuluddin and Thought UIN Sunan Kalijaga Yogyakarta. The event was hosted by Haetami, M.Ag., from the Confucius Center, SAA Study Program. The event was attended by all SAA students across semesters, although it was actually intended for second semester students. This is because the study of Confucianism is a "sexy" study, especially for the current context.