The Development of Islamic Extension Agent Competencies in West Java Province, Indonesia

This article focused on explanation of the development of Islamic extension agent competencies. The objectives of this research are to (1) describe Islamic extension agent competencies and (2) analyze influencing factors toward Islamic extension agent competencies. The research was conducted in September December 2012 located in Bandung City, Bogor and Ciamis Districts. The population was 114 Islamic extension agent and 120 clients under their guidance of Islamic Learning Group (Majelis Ta’lim) member. Sampling process was by census procedure of Islamic extension agent and by snowball sampling for majelis ta’lim members. The Data collection techniques were questionnaire, observation, in-depth interview, and documentary study. The statistical analysis used was descriptive statistical analysis and path analysis. The findings indicated that Islamic extension agent had a high level competency. There were several factors influenced Islamic extension agent competencies, such as learning orientation, job motivation, role of motivator, supporting facilities and source information of extension, needs of information and need fulfillment degree of Islamic extension agent