Teacher Strategies in Cultivating Moderate Religious Attitudes among Students at Madrasah Aliyah Swasta PAB 2 Helvetia Medan

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the strategies employed by teachers in instilling a moderate religious attitude among students at Madrasah Aliyah Swasta PAB 2 Helvetia. Cultivating a moderate religious attitude is crucial for shaping students’ character to be tolerant, fair, and capable of coexisting within diversity. This research adopts a qualitative approach with a field study method, conducted from late June to early August 2025. Data were collected through in-depth interviews with Islamic Religious Education teachers, general subject teachers, and students, complemented by observations within the school environment. The findings reveal that teachers applied strategies such as role modeling, habituation, integrating moderation values into classroom instruction, and strengthening extracurricular activities. These findings affirm that the success of internalizing moderate values depends not solely on instructional content but also on the active role of teachers as role models, facilitators, and mentors. This study contributes to the development of Islamic education practices that are responsive to the challenges of intolerance.