TRUST as A Pillar of Religious Moderation in Islamic Education

A Multicultural Approach to Diversity

Abstrak

This study explores the strategic role of Islamic education in promoting religious moderation through a multicultural approach. Responding to the increasing diversity in Indonesian society, the research seeks to answer how Islamic education integrates the values of tolerance, inclusivity, and social harmony into learning. Using a meta-synthesis method, 25 relevant journal articles published between 2020–2024 were analyzed to identify the patterns of implementation, challenges, and strategies in promoting religious moderation. The study finds that religious moderation is practiced through curriculum integration, dialogical pedagogy, and role modeling by educators. A multicultural approach—encompassing inclusive, critical, and humanistic perspectives—enhances empathy and social understanding. However, challenges such as political interference, exclusivist resistance, and pedagogical limitations remain significant. To address these, the study proposes the TRUST model (Tolerance, Respect, Understanding, Solidarity, Togetherness) as a conceptual and practical framework to reinforce harmony in Islamic educational settings. This model bridges Islamic teachings with multicultural values, offering a relevant paradigm for contemporary education.

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