Penguatan Pendidikan Karakter Islami Berbasis Moderasi Beragama dalam Membentuk Sikap Toleran Peserta Didik

Abstract

Islamic character education plays a strategic role in shaping the attitudes and behaviors of students, fostering noble character and the ability to live harmoniously amidst diversity. However, tendencies toward intolerance and exclusive religious understandings are still observed within educational settings. This study aims to analyze the strengthening of Islamic character education grounded in religious moderation in shaping students' tolerant attitudes. A qualitative approach was employed, utilizing data collection techniques such as observation, interviews, and documentation. The findings indicate that integrating values ​​of religious moderation specifically tawassuth (moderation), tasamuh (tolerance), tawazun (balance), and  i‘tidal (uprightness) into Islamic Religious Education and school culture effectively enhances students' tolerance. Students demonstrated positive changes regarding mutual respect, openness to differences, and the ability to interact peacefully. This study affirms that strengthening Islamic character education based on religious moderation is an effective and relevant approach to cultivating students who are religious, tolerant, and possess a moderate character.