JURNAL IQRA´
Vol. 10 No. 2 (2025): Jurnal Iqra' : Kajian Ilmu Pendidikan

Educational Experiences in Religious Moderation at Indonesian Islamic Universities: A Phenomenological Study

Nurul Afifah (Universitas Islam Negeri Jurai Siwo Lampung, Indonesia)
Asep Yudianto (Universitas Sultan Ageng Tirtayasa, Indonesia)
Ning Setio Wati (Universitas Islam Negeri Jurai Siwo Lampung, Indonesia)
Dian Eka Priyantoro (Universitas Islam Negeri Jurai Siwo Lampung, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
25 Sep 2025

Abstract

Radicalization has entered the realm of education. Fundamentalist doctrines and movements have prepared students as their successors. Campuses are used as a medium for transnational ideologies to enter, which results in the rejection of the Pancasila ideology. Students with minimal religious knowledge are the main targets. This study aims to explore how religious moderation is actualized and strengthened among students of the State Islamic University (UIN) Jurai Siwo Lampung and the Islamic Institute of Islamic Religion Sunan Giri Ponorogo in responding to the increasing concerns of the influence of radicalism in higher education. Using a qualitative phenomenological approach, data is collected through in -depth interviews with college leaders, from the Chancellor to the Chair of the Study Program and its staff, as well as active students. In addition, observations were made on the understanding and attitude of religious moderation and the study of campus documentation. The findings reveal two primary modes of religious moderation implementation: (1) formal integration through curriculum content and the establishment of religious moderation centers, and (2) informal or hidden curriculum through cross-course character formation and lecturer role modeling. These efforts reflect a strategic response to preserve inclusive Islamic values and counter extremist narratives. The study recommends institutionalizing religious moderation pedagogies to support the vision of Islam as a religion of peace and compassion.

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JI

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Subject

Education

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Jurnal Iqra’ adalah Jurnal ilmiah yang memuat tulisan mengenai kajian tentang ilmu pendidikan. Jurnal Iqra’ diterbitkan oleh IAIM NU Metro Lampung dua kali setahun. Redaksi membuka kesempatan kepada para Akademisi, Dosen, Peneliti, Guru dan Mahasiswa untuk berpartisipasi dalam ...