International Journal of Nusantara Islam
Vol 14 No 2 (2026): International Journal of Nusantara Islam

Dissemination of Peace Education in Educational Institutions in Countering Radicalism and Intolerance

Agus Rahmat Nugraha (Institut Muhammadiyah Darul Arqam Garut)



Article Info

Publish Date
01 Sep 2026

Abstract

Indonesia is a pluralistic nation characterized by diversity of religions, cultures, languages, traditions, and social views. This diversity is a national strength, but it can also give rise to conflict, radicalism, and intolerance if not accompanied by the ability to understand and appreciate differences. This study aims to analyze the urgency and strategies for disseminating peace education in educational institutions as an effort to counter radicalism and intolerance among students. The study uses a qualitative approach, employing a literature review of scientific journals, books, official websites, and other relevant sources. The analysis focuses on the concept of peace education, the characteristics of radicalism and intolerance, and strategies for its implementation in educational environments. The results of the study indicate that peace education can be a strategic approach in building a culture of peace by strengthening tolerance, respect for human rights, communication, cooperation, non-violent conflict resolution, and respect for diversity. The dissemination of peace education needs to be carried out systematically through schools, madrasahs, universities, Islamic boarding schools, and community education spaces by involving interfaith dialogue, social solidarity activities, multicultural education, and the cultivation of inclusive attitudes. From an Islamic perspective, this strategy can be developed through the principles of wisdom, al-mau'izah al-hasanah, and al-mujadalah billati hiya ahsan as contained in QS. An-Nahl, verse 125. The program evaluation framework can include objectives, indicators, verification, assessment, and follow-up. Thus, the dissemination of peace education not only functions as an instrument for preventing radicalism and intolerance but also as a means of forming a young generation that is tolerant, inclusive, humanistic, and capable of becoming agents of peace in social, national, and religious life.

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ijni

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Subject

Religion Humanities Social Sciences

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International Journal of Nusantara Islam is a multi-disciplinary publication, dedicated to the scholarly study of all aspects of Islam and focused on Islamic studies, receives articles from researchers who have new and progressive issues on scholarly study of all aspects of Islam related to its ...