Religious Ideological Contestation in Indonesian Islamic Educational Institutions: Between Dissemination and Polarisation

Fitratun Najam Ahmad; WA Ode Riska Fauzia Ali

Authors

Fitratun Najam Ahmad Universitas Muslim Buton, Baubau, Indonesia
WA Ode Riska Fauzia Ali Sekolah Tinggi Agama Islam YPIQ, Baubau, Indonesia

Keywords:

Religious Ideology, Islamic Education Institutions, Dissemination, Polarisation, Contestation

Abstract

Religious education in Indonesia faces significant challenges as competing Islamic factions use schools and universities as arenas for ideological conflict. This research sought to examine how religious doctrines are disseminated within these institutions, evaluate the pedagogical dimensions involved, and investigate the consequences of inter-group competition. Using a qualitative methodology incorporating phenomenological and sociological frameworks, the researchers gathered information from school leaders, educators, pupils, and community stakeholders. Data collection methods included detailed interviews, direct observation, and document analysis across three distinct regions: Aceh, West Sumatra, and Yogyakarta. The findings reveal that schools propagate religious doctrines through formal instruction, curriculum content, and instructional materials. Beyond the classroom, ideological transmission also takes place via religious ceremonies, co-curricular programs, institutional regulations, and organizational norms. This ideological dissemination leads to varied religious interpretations among learners and distinct sectarian identities across different groups, thereby intensifying doctrinal divisions within the broader community. The ideological competition present in Indonesia’s Islamic education system represents a critical obstacle that must be confronted to guarantee educational excellence that fosters comprehensive growth for both individuals and communities.

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