The Concept of Religious Moderation in Elementary Schools

Abstract

This research aims to explain how the concept of religious moderation is understood and applied in primary education environments. The primary goal is to understand the role of primary education in promoting religious moderation in society, thus building a solid foundation for the younger generation to live in harmony amidst diversity. This research uses a qualitative approach, with a case study design on several different primary schools to get a broad and diverse picture of how religious moderation is applied.

The results of the study show that students, teachers, and school administration have different perceptions about the concept of religious moderation. In some schools, religious moderation is applied in the curriculum and extracurricular activities. However, the challenges faced are the lack of resources and appropriate curriculum materials to teach religious moderation effectively. In addition, some educators are concerned about potential resistance from certain communities or groups.

This research concludes that teaching religious moderation in primary schools is important for promoting harmony in society. However, this research has limitations, such as limited sample size and focus on certain primary schools. Therefore, further research on how the concept of religious moderation is applied at higher education levels might be useful.