Journal of Islamic Educational Thought and Development
Vol. 1 No. 2 (2026): Geographical distribution of authors: Indonesia, Nigeria, Malaysia, Kazakhstan,

Religious Moderation as a Strategy to Counter Radicalization: A Study of Islamic Education Students at Indonesia Higher Education

Ahmad Fahri Yahya Ainuri (Universitas Islam Negeri Salatiga, Indonesia)
Mustafakamal Waeduereh (Perguruan Tinggi Islam Darul Ma'arif, Thailand)
Faldin Fahza Alfaizi (Universitas Islam Negeri Walisongo Semarang, Indonesia)
Farhanna Aulia Rahmah (Universitas Islam Negeri Walisongo Semarang, Indonesia)
Farkhah Fatimatul Zahro (Universitas Islam Negeri Walisongo Semarang, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
09 May 2026

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the implementation of religious moderation as an effort to overcome radicalization among Islamic Religious Education (PAI) students of UIN Walisongo Semarang. This research uses a descriptive qualitative method. This approach was chosen to describe and analyze the phenomenon of the implementation of religious moderation as an effort to overcome radicalization among Islamic Religious Education (PAI) students of UIN Walisongo Semarang in depth which is designed to explore students' understanding of religious moderation and radicalism. The results showed that most students had a fairly good understanding of the concepts of radicalism (54%) and religious moderation (60%). The majority of respondents (65%) consider religious moderation to be very important in preventing radicalism in the educational environment, while the level of radicalization among students is considered low by (55%) respondents. This research makes a significant contribution to the development of inclusive Islamic Education in higher education. Theoretically, this research enriches the scientific treasures of Islamic education by integrating the concept of religious moderation as a preventive step against radicalism, while strengthening the conceptual foundation for the development of a nationalistic PAI curriculum. Practically, the findings of this research can be used as a reference for lecturers, PAI study program managers, and higher education policy makers in designing learning strategies that are able to fortify students from the influence of radicalism, so as to create a generation of religious educators who are moderate, tolerant, and contribute positively to the harmony of national and religious life.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jietd

Publisher

Subject

Religion Humanities Education

Description

Journal of Islamic Educational Thought and Development focuses on the advancement of Islamic educational thought, theory, philosophy, and innovation that respond critically to contemporary social, cultural, technological, and global challenges. The journal positions Islamic education not merely as a ...