Implementation of Religious Moderation in a Multicultural Campus Environment: A Case Study of the Center for Excellence in Science and Technology University of Mataram

M.Ahleyani (University of Mataram)
Ranjiv A.A Sihombing (University of Brawijaya)
Muhammad Zaki Radhisya (University of Brawijaya)
Keisha Dwipa Simanjuntak (University of Brawijaya)

Al-Ilmiya: Jurnal Pendidikan Islam
Vol. 1 No. 1 (2025): Al-Ilmiya: Jurnal Pendidikan Islam (Juli)

This study investigates the implementation of religious moderation in a multicultural academic environment, with a focus on the Center of Excellence in Science and Technology at the University of Mataram. As a public university in a Muslim-majority region that regularly hosts international students of diverse faiths, Universitas Mataram provides a valuable context to explore how religious values coexist with global academic practices. Through a qualitative case study involving interviews, observations, and document analysis, the research finds that religious moderation is actively practiced through inclusive language, intercultural collaboration, and respectful campus policies. Faculty members play a crucial role in modeling tolerance, while international students express a strong sense of safety and belonging. However, challenges remain, including occasional cultural misunderstandings and the need for more structured programs on interfaith sensitivity. The findings affirm that religious moderation can be a lived value in higher education institutions, supporting peaceful coexistence in an increasingly globalized academic space.