Transformation of the Islamic Religious Education (PAI) Curriculum in Addressing the Challenge of Radicalism Among Students SMA Ar-Rahman Medan Helvetia
Keywords:
Transformation of Islamic Religious Education (PAI) Curriculum; Radicalism; Religious Moderation; Senior High School Students; Deradicalization.Abstract
Analyze the transformation of the Islamic Religious Education (PAI) curriculum as a strategic response to the potential spread of radicalism among students at SMA Ar-Rahman Medan Helvetia. The phenomenon of religious-based radicalism in secondary education has increasingly become a concern, as indicated by the growing exposure to extremist content through social media as well as the influence of peer networks. This research employs a mixed-methods approach with a sequential explanatory design, combining a quantitative approach through a survey of 115 students and a qualitative approach through in-depth interviews with 6 PAI teachers, the school principal, and Islamic education experts. Data analysis was conducted to obtain a comprehensive understanding of the effectiveness of PAI curriculum transformation in fostering moderate religious attitudes. The findings of the study indicate that: (1) 23.5% of students were identified as having a tendency toward less tolerant religious understanding; (2) the implementation of the PAI curriculum emphasizing religious moderation (wasathiyyah), national insight, and digital literacy significantly reduced intolerance tendencies by 31.7% after one semester of implementation; and (3) dialogical learning approaches, teacher role modeling, and the strengthening of inclusive Islamic extracurricular programs serve as key factors in the success of curriculum transformation.
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