Eduslamic: Jurnal Pendidikan Islam dan Keagamaan
Vol 4 No 1 (2026): Eduslamic: Jurnal Pendidikan Islam dan Keagamaan (Maret-Agustus)

Integration of Religious Values and Papuan Local Wisdom in Education at Sorong Muhammadiyah University

Lestari Lestari (Universitas Muhammadiyah Sorong, Indonesia)
Muhammad Rusdi Rasyid (Institut Agama Islam Negeri Sorong, Indonesia)
Indria Nur (Institut Agama Islam Negeri Sorong, Indonesia)
A'mal Jadid (Institut Agama Islam Negeri Sorong, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
14 Jul 2026

Abstract

This study investigates how Sorong Muhammadiyah University integrates Islamic values, theological reflection, and Papuan local wisdom into teaching, from Muslim and non‑Muslim stakeholder perspectives. A 40‑item Likert questionnaire (n=100: 50 Muslim, 50 non‑Muslim) and semi‑structured interviews with 10 students (5 Muslim, 5 non‑Muslim) and 4 lecturers (2 Muslim, 2 non‑Muslim) were used. Quantitative data were analyzed descriptively (means, percentages); qualitative data underwent open coding, categorization, and thematic synthesis. Findings indicate generally positive perceptions of religious and theological integration, while systematic incorporation of Papuan local wisdom and full inclusion of non‑Muslim perspectives received lower, though moderate, ratings. The paper proposes a context‑specific model of integrative religious education for Islamic higher education in Papua and offers recommendations for curriculum design, lecturer professional development, and institutional policy to promote more inclusive, locally rooted, and theologically informed practices.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

eduslamic

Publisher

Subject

Religion Education

Description

Eduslamic: Jurnal Pendidikan Islam dan Keagamaan terbit sebanyak 2 kali dalam setahun. Periode terbitan jurnal ini adalah pada bulan Agustus dan Februari setiap tahunnya. Jurnal ini dikelola oleh Yayasan Haiah Nusratul Islam. Kepada semua Peneliti dan Akademisi dipersilahkan untuk menerbitkan hasil ...