Implementation of Religious Moderation of The Ministry of Religious Affairs of Donggala District in Madrasah

Abstract

This study aims to analyse the implementation of religious moderation in madrasas in Donggala Regency, evaluate its impact on the learning process, and identify challenges and solutions faced. This study uses a qualitative method with a case study approach. Data were collected through in-depth interviews with madrasah principals, teachers, and students, as well as direct observation in several madrasahs that implement religious moderation. Documentation related to religious moderation policies and programmes was also analysed.
The results showed that the implementation of religious moderation in madrasas in Donggala Regency showed significant progress in terms of increasing moderate religious understanding. The modified curriculum includes materials on tolerance, diversity and principles of togetherness. Teacher training has been conducted regularly to strengthen their capacity to teach the values of religious moderation. Extracurricular activities such as seminars and interfaith discussions also contribute to creating a more inclusive atmosphere in the madrasah. Challenges faced include resistance from a small number of parties who still hold extreme views, limited resources for more intensive training, and difficulties in measuring the long-term impact of the religious moderation programme. Solutions include increasing the intensity of training, strengthening cooperation between madrasahs and local communities, and more systematic evaluation and monitoring to measure the effectiveness of religious moderation implementation.
The implementation of religious moderation by the Ministry of Religious Affairs of Donggala Regency in madrasahs has made a positive contribution to the formation of a more harmonious and inclusive educational environment.