Implementasi Kebijakan Pendidikan Islam Berbasis Moderasi Beragama dalam Masyarakat Multikultural

Abstract

The implementation of Islamic education policies based on religious moderation has become a strategic issue in addressing the challenges of multicultural societies characterized by increasing complexity of social interactions, diversity of identities, and the potential emergence of intolerance and religious polarization. This study aims to analyze the implementation of religious moderation-based Islamic education policies in multicultural communities, identify the supporting factors and challenges influencing their implementation, and explain their implications for strengthening tolerance and social cohesion. The research employed a qualitative approach with a case study design. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews, observations, and document analysis involving fifteen informants, including school principals, Islamic Religious Education teachers, religious leaders, community leaders, and students. Data analysis was conducted using an interactive model consisting of data condensation, data display, and conclusion drawing. The findings indicate that the implementation of religious moderation policies is carried out through the integration of the values of tolerance, national commitment, non-violence, and respect for local culture into the curriculum, learning activities, school culture, and socio-religious programs. The successful implementation of these policies is supported by the commitment of educational institutions, the role of religious leaders, community support, and inclusive local cultural values. Meanwhile, the main challenges include exclusive religious understandings, limited human resource capacity, and the influence of digital media that may reinforce intolerant narratives. This study concludes that religious moderation-based Islamic education contributes significantly to strengthening social harmony and fostering a more inclusive multicultural society, while also enriching the development of Islamic education policy studies within the context of contemporary societal diversity.