Analisa
Vol 5, No 01 (2020): Analisa Journal of Social Science and Religion

Recurring Issues in Indonesia’s Islamic Education: The Needs for Religious Literacy

Muhammad Zuhdi ((Scopus ID: 26121452000
h-index: 1), Syarif Hidayatullah State Islamic University, Jakarta)

Sarwenda Sarwenda (Doctoral Candidate, Graduate School, UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta)



Article Info

Publish Date
29 Jul 2020

Abstract

Religious education plays an important role in Indonesia, not only in religious schools but also in all schools and in community development. A number of studies show that Indonesian religious education currently faces challenges in managing the problem of religious radicalism, especially in the context of a conservative society. This research focuses on various religious problems in the community that teachers often encounter during their interactions in schools and communities, with specific reference to Islamic education. This research was conducted using the Focus Group Discussion method which involved 28 religious education teachers from DKI Jakarta, Banten, and West Java. This research explores recurring religious issues in Indonesian society that require further attention in developing religious education programs. Looking at it from the perspective of religious literacy, this study found that multiculturalism, tolerance, and prejudice are the most recurring problems in society. Recognizing the growing challenges to Indonesia's plural society, religious literacy can be used as an alternative destination for religious education. Religious education must be directed towards students’ correct understanding of various religious beliefs and traditions, in addition to strengthening the faith and practice of students' own religious beliefs. 

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Journal Info

Abbrev

ANALISA

Publisher

Subject

Social Sciences

Description

Analisa (ISSN 1410-4350, e-ISSN 2443-3853) is a peer-reviewed journal published by Office of Religious Research and Development Ministry of Religious Affairs Semarang Indonesia. It specializes in these three aspects; religious life, religious education, religious text and heritage. Analisa has ...