Interdisciplinary Explorations in Research Journal (IERJ)
Vol. 4 No. 1 (2026)

Socializing the Value of Religious Moderation as A Foundation For Student Character Building at State Senior High School 2 Tuban

Kulsum, Umi (Unknown)
Syafi'i, Imam (Unknown)
Yasin, Muhammad (Unknown)
Syafi'i, Muhammad Imam (Unknown)
Samingan, Samingan (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
12 Jan 2026

Abstract

This Community Service Program aims to strengthen students’ understanding of religious moderation, foster tolerance and inclusivity, and reinforce national commitment through character education at State Senior High School 2 Tuban. The program was motivated by the increasing signs of intolerance among students and the urgent need to promote pluralism and harmony in educational settings. The activity employed an educative-participatory approach, combining seminars, interactive discussions, reflective sessions, and interfaith simulations involving students from diverse religious backgrounds. Data were collected through participatory observation, reflective questionnaires, and documentation. The results indicate a significant improvement in students’ conceptual understanding of religious moderation, from perceiving it merely as tolerance to recognizing it as a framework of justice, balance, social responsibility, and anti-extremism. Students also demonstrated greater openness, empathy, and respect toward religious differences in their daily interactions. Furthermore, the program strengthened students’ national commitment by instilling the awareness that loving the homeland and maintaining social harmony are integral expressions of religious practice. Overall, this Community Service Program activity demonstrated that experience-based, participatory learning effectively internalizes the values of religious moderation. It is recommended that similar programs be sustained and integrated into school curricula to cultivate tolerant, inclusive, and nationally minded students.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

IERJ

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Subject

Religion Education Law, Crime, Criminology & Criminal Justice Social Sciences Other

Description

The Interdisciplinary Explorations in Research Journal (IERJ) is a peer-reviewed academic journal that provides an international platform for scholars and researchers to share innovative and cross-disciplinary studies. IERJ publishes original research articles, reviews, and scholarly papers that ...