<![CDATA[While there are still limited studies examining how religious moderation values are internalized in Islamic Religious Education (PAI) from students’ perspectives, the rapid growth of digital spaces influencing Generation Z has created new challenges in fostering tolerant attitudes in Islamic higher education. This study aims to explore how religious moderation values are internalized in PAI learning and how this contributes to fostering tolerance among Generation Z students at IAIN Langsa. This research employed a qualitative case study method involving purposively selected university students enrolled in PAI courses. Data were collected through classroom observations, in-depth interviews, and document analysis. Data credibility was ensured through methodological triangulation and verification procedures, and analyzed using an interactive model consisting of data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. The findings indicate that inclusive academic interactions, critical thinking on diversity-related issues, and dialogical debates are effective ways for students to internalize religious moderation values. These processes enhance students’ openness to diversity, their capacity for polite argumentation, and their tendency to reject extreme or exclusive viewpoints. The study emphasizes that contextual and value-based PAI education plays a crucial role in helping Generation Z develop long-lasting tolerance in higher education.]]>
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