The Scientific Movement of Islamic State University of Imam Bonjol Padang. This article aims to
describe the paradigm and scientific philosophy of State Islamic University of Imam Bonjol Padang that has
just been transformed from State Institute for Islamic Studies (IAIN) into State Islamic University (UIN). Hence,
a qualitative method is used to gather data by using documentation and interview. In addition, a focus group
discussion was employed to get valid information. The result of the study indicates that the State Islamic
University of Imam Bonjol adopts an interaction-dialogue paradigm. This offers every discipline to collaborate
and produce integrated sciences by positioning Islam, cultures, and science as the sources of knowledge equally.
Then, these three sources act together as the basis of knowledge to createbenefits for humanity.
Keyword: scientific; movement; UIN Imam Bonjol Padang.