IJECA (International Journal of Education and Curriculum Application)
Vol 9, No 2 (2026): August

Developing a Qur’anic Ethnopedagogical Curriculum Model through the Integration of Minangkabau Local Wisdom in Islamic Religious Education

Ahmad Saefulloh (Department of Pancasila and Civic Education (PPKn), University of Palangka Raya)
Syafrul Nalus (Islamic Religious Education, STAI-PIQ West Sumatra)
Syamsuri Yusup (Agribusiness Study Program, University of Palangka Raya)
Zakia Zuzanti (Department Guidance and Counseling, University of Palangka Raya, Indonesia)
Asyraf Isyraqi Bin Jamil (Islamic Religious Education, Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin)



Article Info

Publish Date
27 Jul 2026

Abstract

The growing interest in culturally responsive education has encouraged educators to seek meaningful ways of connecting religious values with local wisdom in formal learning. However, little attention has been given to understanding how religious teachings are systematically translated into culturally relevant curriculum practices. This study examines the integration of Qur’anic values and Minangkabau local wisdom in Islamic religious education and develops a Qur’anic ethnopedagogical curriculum model based on curriculum documents. Using a qualitative document analysis approach, the study analyzed Islamic Religious Education lesson plans that explicitly integrated Qur’anic teachings with Minangkabau cultural values. The documents were selected purposively and examined through thematic coding, categorization, and pattern identification using a document analysis matrix. The findings reveal four interrelated themes: the contextualization of Qur’anic values through local wisdom, character-oriented curriculum integration, the role of Adat Basandi Syarak, Syarak Basandi Kitabullah (ABS-SBK) as a curricular foundation, and the development of a Qur’anic ethnopedagogical curriculum model. The results show that local culture functions not merely as cultural content but as a pedagogical pathway through which religious values are understood, contextualized, and internalized in meaningful learning experiences. These findings highlight the potential of culturally grounded curriculum design to strengthen character education while preserving the relevance of religious learning. Unlike previous studies that primarily focus on the integration of local wisdom or character education outcomes, this study offers a curriculum-level explanation of how religious values are transformed into culturally meaningful educational experiences. Future research should examine the model's implementation in classroom settings and explore its applicability across different cultural contexts.

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Journal Info

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IJECA

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Computer Science & IT Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Mathematics Social Sciences

Description

IJECA (International Journal of Education and Curriculum Application) is a journal managed by Muhammadiyah University of Mataram, as a forum for scientific publication in the field of Education and Curriculum and its application. The Editorial Team receives the results of studies, research and ...