RELIGIOUS MODERATION IN ISLAMIC EDUCATION: A CONCEPTUAL ANALYSIS AND ITS IMPLEMENTATION IN EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS

Abstract

Religious moderation is an important issue in contemporary Islamic education, especially in responding to the dynamics of diversity and the challenge of intolerance in Indonesian society. This article aims to conceptually examine religious moderation in Islamic education and analyze its implementation and relevance in the context of educational institutions. This research uses a qualitative approach with the library research method, with data sources in the form of scientific journal articles and relevant books published in the last decade. The data were analyzed descriptive-analytically to identify patterns, concepts, and trends in the implementation of religious moderation in Islamic education. The results of the study show that religious moderation in Islamic literature is rooted in the principle of wasatiyyah which emphasizes balance, inclusivity, and respect for diversity. The implementation of moderation values in Islamic educational institutions is realized through integration in curriculum, learning practices, and institutional culture that is adaptive to the social context. The findings also show that Islamic education has a strategic role as a medium for internalizing religious moderation, especially in shaping the religious attitudes of students that are tolerant and contextual. This article emphasizes that religious moderation can be positioned as a foundation of values in the development of Islamic education, as well as contributing to enriching the theoretical study of Islamic education in a pluralistic society