Rooting Environmental Consciousness in Faith: Love-Based Curriculum and Islamic Eco-theology in Madrasah Education

Arjuna; Muhammad Adhim Rajasyah; Fajriah Inayati; Safa Husayn Ali Alrumayh

Authors

Arjuna Universitas Islam Negeri Sunan Gunung Djati, Bandung, Indonesia
Muhammad Adhim Rajasyah Universitas Islam Negeri Raden Fatah, Palembang, Indonesia
Fajriah Inayati Universitas Islam Negeri Sunan Gunung Djati, Bandung, Indonesia
Safa Husayn Ali Alrumayh University of Zawia, Zawia, Libya

Keywords:

Islamic Eco-theology, Love-Based Curriculum, Madrasah

Abstract

The core difficulty in incorporating ecotheology within a love-based curriculum framework in madrasah settings revolves around establishing the conceptual alignment between these two domains and developing practical approaches to translate that alignment into effective classroom learning. This research seeks to examine how ecotheological principles rooted in Islamic thought can be woven into a love-based curriculum in madrasah while also investigating viable strategies for embedding environmental consciousness into everyday learning activities. Using a qualitative approach grounded in literature review methodology, the study uncovers a meaningful convergence of values between the love-based curriculum and Islamic ecotheology. Among the shared foundational values are tauhid, khalifah, amanah, mizan, and rahmatan lil alamin. The strategies identified for fostering environmentally responsible education through this curriculum framework span multiple dimensions, including the design of instructional modules, the adoption of participatory pedagogical approaches and models, and the application of learning assessments. Eco-conscious practices may be embedded across both intracurricular and extracurricular domains. Ultimately, the study concludes that integrating Islamic ecotheology into a love-based curriculum equips madrasahs with the capacity to nurture a generation of Muslims who are deeply committed to the stewardship and preservation of the natural environment.

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