Wasatiyyah in the Age of Algorithms: Challenges and Opportunities of Religious Moderation in Indonesian Islamic Education
Keywords:
Wasatiyyah, Religious Moderation, Islamic Education, IndonesiaAbstract
As extremism and intolerance continue to pose growing threats, the role of Islamic education in Indonesia becomes increasingly vital in nurturing a culture of religious moderation. This research investigates how Islamic educational institutions contribute to advancing religious moderation within the Indonesian context, with particular attention to the dynamics introduced by the digital age and globalization. Employing a qualitative methodology grounded in a literature review, the study draws on data gathered from academic journals, research reports, and scholarly articles pertaining to religious moderation and Islamic education. The results reveal that Islamic educational institutions have made meaningful progress in embedding moderation values within their curricula, with an emphasis on cultivating tolerance, rejecting violence, and honoring diversity. Nevertheless, several obstacles persist, among them inadequate preparation among educators, the detrimental effects of technological influence, and a superficial grasp of religious moderation concepts among students. The study recommends that enhancing educator development programs, mitigating the adverse impacts of technology on the learning environment, and ensuring sustained support from educational institutions are key strategies for reinforcing religious moderation initiatives. This research broadens the understanding of how the forces of digitalization and globalization shape efforts toward religious moderation in Islamic education, while also proposing practical strategies to improve their overall impact.
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