Religious: Jurnal Studi Agama-Agama dan Lintas Budaya
Vol. 8 No. 3 (2024)

Religious Moderation in Indonesian Classrooms: Reflective and Participatory Pedagogy in a Multifaith School Context

Din Oloan Sihotang (STP Santo Bonaventura Keuskupan Agung Medan)
Ermina Waruwu (STP Santo Bonaventura Keuskupan Agung Medan)
Johannes Sohirimon Lumbanbatu (STP Santo Bonaventura Keuskupan Agung Medan)
Nerita Setiyaningtiyas (STPKat Santo Fransiskus Asisi Semarang)
John Bosco Odongo (Pontifical Gregorian University)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Dec 2024

Abstract

This study examines the effectiveness of integrating the Iceberg Analysis and the U-Process as a pedagogical framework to promote religious moderation in a multifaith Indonesian secondary school. Given the rising concern over religious intolerance and youth vulnerability to radical ideologies in pluralistic societies, the study addresses the urgent need for reflective and participatory learning approaches that can transform attitudes and behaviours. Employing a mixed-methods design, the research involved 100 students of different religious and ethnic backgrounds at SMA Negeri 1 Barus Jahe, North Sumatra. Data were collected through pre-tests, post-tests, questionnaires, classroom observations, and student reflections. Thematic and statistical analyses revealed significant improvements in students’ understanding, awareness, and enactment of religious moderation values, with average cognitive scores increasing from 55 to 81.5 and behavioural awareness from 48.75 to 78.25. These findings suggest that integrating the Iceberg Analysis and U-Process facilitates cognitive development and deep emotional and ethical internalisation of interfaith values. The study contributes to religious education by proposing a culturally contextualised and empirically validated model that bridges conceptual understanding and real-world practice. Its originality lies in synthesising two transformative learning approaches into a unified pedagogical strategy tailored for pluralistic and multicultural settings, with practical implications for curriculum design, teacher training, and interfaith peacebuilding.

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Journal Info

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Religious

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Subject

Religion

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Religious: Jurnal Studi Agama-agama dan Lintas Budaya is a periodical academic journal which is published by ReligiousStudies Majors Ushuluddin Faculty UIN Sunan Gunung Djati Bandung cooperate with: Asosiasi Studi Agama Indonesia (ASAI) publishes twice in the year (March-September). This Journal ...