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The Community Service (PKM) activity conducted by the Master's Program in Christian Religious Education at GMIT Zoar Penkase addressed the theme "Religious Moderation and Religion in Public Spaces." The primary objective of this activity was to enhance the understanding of the community and congregation regarding the importance of moderation in religion as a key to preventing conflicts and violence based on religious differences. This activity involved 27 participants, including students, lecturers, religious leaders, and local community members. The material presented emphasized the significance of moderate attitudes and respect for differences within the context of religious diversity. Issues of humanity, tolerance, and national commitment were discussed, with the hope of strengthening social cohesion. The results of this activity indicate that religious moderation can serve as a unifying force that promotes social justice and harmony among religious communities. Thus, religious moderation in public spaces is crucial for creating a more inclusive, peaceful, and just society, both locally and globally.

This study aims to identify and analyze the potential of Buddhist communities in Central Java Province in order to strengthen religious identity and enhance their social engagement as a minority group within a multicultural society. The study employs a quantitative approach, collecting data from 376 respondents through a structured questionnaire. The collected data were analyzed using descriptive statistical techniques and Pearson correlation analysis to examine the relationships among the studied variables. The findings indicate that six key factors significantly contribute to strengthening religious identity and the spiritual resilience of Buddhist communities, namely cultural preservation, arts and traditions, utilization of cultural heritage sites, community economic development, and the implementation of religious activities. Among these factors, regular religious activities and the use of temples as religious tourism destinations emerged as the most dominant factors in encouraging community participation, social solidarity, and the sustainability of Buddhist teachings. These findings underscore the importance of adopting a holistic and locally grounded approach in community development initiatives. This study offers important implications for the formulation of religious policies and the development of more inclusive, contextual, adaptive, and sustainable strategies for the empowerment of Buddhist communities at both regional and national levels.

This study explores the role of Vihara Buddhagaya Watugong as a center for the revival of Buddhism in post-independence Indonesia. The main objective is to understand how this vihara contributed to the revitalization of Buddhism through historical, cultural, and spiritual lenses. A qualitative descriptive approach was employed, involving archival research, in-depth interviews, architectural observation, and oral history. Findings reveal that Vihara Buddhagaya Watugong serves multiple functions as a place of worship, cultural hub, and interfaith dialogue platform. Its architectural features, such as the Avalokitesvara Pagoda and other sacred elements, illustrate a fusion of Buddhist values and local wisdom. The vihara actively engages in education, tradition preservation, and the strengthening of Buddhist religious identity within a multicultural society. These results suggest that the revival of Buddhism in Indonesia is not solely a spiritual phenomenon but also contributes to the national narrative of cultural identity and social harmony. Thus, Vihara Buddhagaya Watugong stands as a significant symbol of religious revitalization, cultural heritage, and social cohesion in modern Indonesia.

Education serves as a cornerstone in the learning process of students to enhance intelligence, develop skills, and foster moral character in advancing the nation. Islamic Religious Education and Character (Pendidikan Agama Islam dan Budi Pekerti) plays a vital role in helping students shape noble character, cultivate responsibility, and behave in accordance with the values of Islamic faith. In this modern era, the teaching of Islamic Religious Education and Character faces various challenges that hinder the learning process. Therefore, teachers have an essential role in guiding, educating, and directing students to develop their cognitive, affective, and psychomotor abilities to achieve effective learning outcomes. This study aims to: (1) identify the problems faced in the teaching of Islamic Religious Education and Character; (2) explore the efforts or roles of Islamic Religious Education teachers in addressing these problems; and (3) examine the supporting and inhibiting factors that affect the role of teachers in overcoming the challenges of teaching Islamic Religious Education and Character at SMPN 3 Kalikajar. This research employed a qualitative method with a field research approach. Data were collected through interviews, observation, and documentation techniques. The findings of the study indicate that: (1) the problems in the teaching of Islamic Religious Education and Character at SMPN 3 Kalikajar include students’ low ability in reading the Qur'an, moral degradation, limited learning time allocation, and the diversity of students’ religious understandings; (2) the efforts or roles of Islamic Religious Education teachers in overcoming these problems include the use of active, innovative, and creative learning strategies, utilization of technology and digitalization, preparation of systematic teaching modules, implementation of learning evaluations, collaboration with fellow teachers to solve unresolved issues, involvement of parents, and reinforcement of religious values through Madrasah Diniyah programs; (3) the supporting factors include the shared Islamic background among students and the availability of adequate facilities and infrastructure, while the inhibiting factors are generally insignificant and mainly technical or situational in nature.

Modernization, a global phenomenon, significantly impacts religious life, challenging religions to maintain their relevance amidst rapid social changes. This study aims to examine how religion, particularly Islam, can transform without losing its traditional essence, and to map the dynamics between tradition and modernity in religious practice. Employing a qualitative descriptive approach and library research methods, data were collected through literature review and analyzed thematically.The findings reveal a tension between tradition, perceived as a sacred heritage, and modernity, often suspected of introducing secular values. However, modernization also offers opportunities for religion to adapt through innovative outreach and reinterpretation of teachings. It is found that reinterpretation of religious teachings is crucial for contextual relevance, refreshing the understanding of universal values without altering the core doctrines. Furthermore, religion is not merely an object of modernization but also a vital actor in driving just social transformation, serving as a corrective force and an agent for civilizational development.In conclusion, religious modernization is an interactive process demanding responses from religious communities. The reinterpretation of doctrines is key to religion's ongoing relevance, and the synergy between tradition and transformation allows religion to remain pertinent and a moral guide in the globalized era.  

Islam entered Malaysia through trade, especially by Arab, Indian and Chinese traders since the 7th century, but wider spread occurred in the 13th century through the Kingdoms of Samudera Pasai and Melaka. The Islamization process became stronger with the role of the Malay kingdoms in making Islam the official religion, establishing a sharia-based government system, and introducing Jawi writing as the main medium in education and administration.The development of Islamic education in Malaysia began with the Islamic boarding school and madrasa system which emphasized traditional religious teachings. In the colonial era, Islamic education underwent changes with the establishment of folk religious schools and modern madrasas which combined religious and academic curricula. After independence, the Malaysian government introduced a more formal Islamic education system through national religious schools, tahfiz institutions, and Islamic universities. This development was strengthened by the introduction of JAKIM, the Malaysian Ministry of Education, as well as an educational foundation that supports the integration of Islamic values ​​in the national education system. Today, Islamic education in Malaysia continues to develop through technology and innovation, ensuring it is relevant in the modern world while preserving Islamic scientific traditions.

Dating relationships as a form of intimate personal relationships do not always go as expected. In fact, many cases show that these relationships can lead to discomfort and forms of violence, such as physical, psychological, sexual and financial abuse. This phenomenon has become one of the most discussed social issues, especially on social media. The Instagram account @indonesiatanpapacaran is present as a response to this issue, by voicing an invitation to abandon the practice of dating through moral and religious narratives. The existence of this account has led to various responses from the public, including students as a group of active social media users. This research aims to find out how students perceive the existence of the @indonesiatanpaparan account in the digital space. This research uses a descriptive qualitative approach with in-depth interview techniques and observation as data collection methods. The results showed that students gave diverse responses to the account, reflecting different attitudes, experiences, and perspectives in addressing the dating issues raised. This diversity also confirms that social media is a dynamic space that allows the formation of public opinion on complex social issues.

Education is a major pillar in sustainable community development. In this digital era, information and communication technology (ICT) has changed the learning paradigm, opening up new opportunities to improve the quality of education. One of the prominent innovations is the use of E-Bookmik as a learning tool in schools. The use of E-Bookmik has great potential to improve the quality of student learning. E-Bookmik allows easier access to learning materials, provides multimedia content, and facilitates interactivity in learning. However, to ensure the success of the implementation of E-Bookmik, effective curriculum management is needed. To describe this research, the author uses a qualitative approach with a case study research type and is supported by data collection techniques through observation, interviews and documentation. After conducting research based on the approaches and types of research mentioned, as well as the theories used, it emerged that the use of E-Bookmik has been implemented well, in addition EBookmik can help facilitate access to teaching materials and make learning more interesting. And students can learn anytime and anywhere. Student learning outcomes increase in understanding and active involvement. E-Bookmik also helps teachers compile and update teaching materials more efficiently, and supports effective and sustainable learning. The use of E-Bookmik in Islamic Religious Education Subjects has great potential to improve the quality of learning. Students are more enthusiastic and understand the material quickly.

This study aims to determine the effect of product diversity and location on consumer purchase intention at UD Jesron. This research uses a quantitative approach with a survey method through questionnaires distributed to 40 respondents who have purchased products at UD Jesron. Data were analyzed using validity tests, reliability, normality, multicollinearity, heteroscedasticity, multiple linear regression, t-test, F-test, and coefficient of determination (R²) with the help of SPSS version 25. The results showed that product diversity had no significant effect on purchase intention (sig. 0.849 > 0.05), while location had a positive and significant effect on purchase intention (sig. 0.010 < 0.05). Simultaneously, both variables significantly affected purchase intention with a significance value of 0.000 < 0.05. The coefficient of determination indicates that 33.8% of the variation in purchase intention is influenced by product diversity and location, while the rest is influenced by other variables outside the model. Based on these findings, it is suggested that UD Jesron should optimize its business location and implement appropriate marketing strategies for its products.

The high divorce rate of young couples in Medan City indicates a crisis in family resilience, especially in early marriage. This study aims to determine the divorce rate of young couples, identify the causal factors, and analyze strategies to reduce the divorce rate. The research approach used is qualitative with a case study at the Class I-A Religious Court of Medan. Data were collected through interviews, observations, and documentation of the court and community leaders. The results of the study indicate that economic factors, prolonged conflict, domestic violence (KDRT), and forced marriage are the dominant causes of the high divorce rate. Suggested solutions include increasing premarital education, religious counseling, and strengthening the role of the family in fostering household resilience.

Religious  moderation emphasizes balance in understanding religious teachings, so that it can be a bridge in building harmony between Islamic preaching and civic education. This study aims to analyze how religious moderation can be a meeting point between Islamic preaching that is oriented towards strengthening Islamic values and civic education that focuses on the formation of national character. The research method used is a literature study with a descriptive qualitative approach. The results of the study indicate that religious moderation can integrate Islamic and national values through the principles of tawasuth (moderate), tawazun (balanced), i'tidal (fair), and tasamuh (tolerance). Moderation in Islamic preaching helps create an inclusive understanding of religion and respects diversity, while in civic education, religious moderation strengthens nationalist attitudes without eliminating religious identity. Thus, religious moderation plays an important role in building a harmonious, tolerant, and nationally characterized socicty.

Adolescence is a challenging time, both physically, emotionally and socially. In this case, mental health is one of the issues that is often overlooked. And religion as a system of values ​​and beliefs that has great potential in supporting the psychology and social of adolescents. This article aims to comprehensively analyze the role of religion in supporting mental health in adolescents through psychological and sociological approaches. Therefore, understanding the role of religion and mental health in adolescents is very important in the context of Indonesian culture which is rich in religion, and can support the mental health of the community.

The purpose of this study was to understand the role of Islamic Religious Education teachers in instilling values ​​in students of SMP Islam Ngadirejo, Temanggung and to identify factors that support and inhibit Islamic Religious Education teachers' efforts to instill honesty values ​​in students at SMP Islam Ngadirejo, Temanggung. This study used a qualitative field approach, namely a method in which researchers are directly involved in the research location to obtain in-depth data regarding the events or problems being studied. The results of the study are that the role of teachers plays a crucial role in the world of education, especially in instilling honesty values. This is considered important because teachers interact directly with students during the teaching and learning process, which is a strategic moment for teachers to instill honesty values ​​in students. The formulation of the problem in this thesis is: 1. What is the role of Islamic Religious Education teachers in instilling the value of honesty? 2. How is the implementation of Islamic Religious Education teachers in instilling the value of honesty to students at SMP Islam Ngadirejo, Temanggung? 3. What are the supporting and inhibiting factors of Islamic Religious Education teachers in instilling the value of honesty to students at SMP Islam Ngadirejo, Temanggung.

Thematic learning model is a learning model that describes several subjects taught through themes. Thematic learning model as a concept can be interpreted as a learning approach that involves several subjects to provide meaningful experiences to students. By implementing thematic learning model, it is expected that students can understand Christian Religious Education, remember the importance of teaching Christian Religious Education to help students not to lose their knowledge of God and help students maintain good morals, character and nature. The purpose of writing this article is to help students and teachers to more easily understand thematic learning model and improve understanding of Christian Religious Education. The method used in writing this article is a qualitative approach or literature study. Researchers try to offer solutions to the problems raised by summarizing and compiling various theories and data from various literature sources, such as books, dictionaries, scientific journals, and relevant online media.

Christian Religious Education (CRE) not only functions as a means of delivering theological teachings, but also as a strategic medium in developing students' soft skills. This article aims to explore how Christian moral values ​​such as love, honesty, empathy, and justice can be integrated into learning practices to shape students' character and interpersonal skills. Through a qualitative-descriptive approach, this study collected data through observation, interviews, and documentation studies. The results show that PAK, through activities such as group discussions, social services, spiritual reflection, and project-based learning, contributes significantly to developing students' communication, leadership, cooperation, and emotional intelligence skills. The role of teachers as facilitators and moral role models is a key factor in the success of this process. Thus, PAK not only enriches the spiritual aspect, but also prepares students to become resilient and integral individuals in social life. The integration of faith values ​​with life skills is a strong foundation in forming a generation of Christians who are able to answer the challenges of the 21st century.

Religious moderation in early childhood is an effort to instill moderate religious values in children from a young age. These values include tolerance, fairness, balance, and equality. One of the primary methods used to cultivate these values is the habit-formation method. This study aims to describe how religious moderation values are introduced and developed in early childhood at Al-Ishlah Kindergarten. The research question explored is: How are the values of religious moderation instilled in early childhood at TK Al-Ishlah? This study employed a descriptive qualitative approach. Data were collected through interviews and documentation and analyzed using qualitative descriptive methods. The results show that the forms of religious moderation taught at TK Al-Ishlah include practices such as performing ablution, prayer practice, repeating and memorizing short surahs and daily prayers, and introducing places of worship from various religions. In addition, the learning process incorporates values such as honesty, politeness, cooperation, and mutual respect. The steps taken in implementing religious moderation values at Al-Ishlah Kindergarten include the teacher acting as a role model, lesson planning, parental involvement, and organizing religious activities.

Penelitian ini membahas sengketa peralihan hak atas harta bersama tanpa persetujuan salah satu pihak dalam kasus perceraian, sebagaimana terjadi pada Putusan PA No. 1990/Pdt.G/2023/PA.Pml. Adapun rumusan masalah yang diangkat adalah: 1) bagaimana pengaturan hukum mengenai peralihan hak atas harta bersama dalam peraturan perundang-undangan Indonesia, 2) bagaimana pertimbangan hukum hakim dalam memutuskan sah atau tidaknya peralihan hak atas harta bersama tanpa persetujuan suami dalam kasus perceraian, dan 3) bagaimana implikasi hukum dari peralihan hak tanpa persetujuan suami dalam kasus tersebut. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode yuridis normatif, dengan pendekatan peraturan perundang-undangan dan studi kasus, khususnya Putusan Pengadilan Agama Pemalang Nomor 1990/Pdt.G/2023/PA.Pml. Data diperoleh dari sumber sekunder dan dianalisis secara deskriptif kualitatif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa peralihan hak atas harta bersama diatur dalam Pasal 35 dan 36 UU No. 1 Tahun 1974 tentang Perkawinan, yang mensyaratkan persetujuan kedua belah pihak. Jika persetujuan tidak ada, pengalihan hak dianggap tidak sah dan dapat dibatalkan. Hal ini ditegaskan dalam Pasal 1320 KUHPerdata serta Pasal 97 Kompilasi Hukum Islam (KHI) yang mengatur hak atas harta bersama setelah perceraian. Dalam kasus ini, pengadilan membatalkan tindakan istri yang mengalihkan hak tanpa persetujuan suami, mengembalikan status harta sebagai milik bersama, dan mewajibkan pihak ketiga yang menerima harta untuk mengembalikannya atau memberikan kompensasi.

Wearing a hijab for Muslim women is not just a habit, but an obligation that has a deep meaning in religion and daily life. This tradition is not just owned by Muslims, in ancient times this tradition has been attached as a civilization, so it is important to explore this matter further. This article aims to trace the dynamics of the hijab from a historical perspective. With a qualitative descriptive approach, the study found that the history of wearing the hijab is much older than Islam. The use of the hijab has existed in various cultures and civilizations in the world, even before Islam was born, precisely since the Sumerian civilization in Mesopotamia around 5,000 BC. The tradition of the hijab is also found in ancient Assyrian society. Wearing the hijab can be a symbol of honor and social status, especially for elite women or priestesses, a differentiator between free women and slaves, and part of a particular cultural tradition, as seen in various ancient civilizations. Thus, wearing the hijab is not only a practice related to Islam, but also a social phenomenon that has existed for a long time in the history of human civilization. This finding is important for the creation of a dignified society, amidst the fading awareness of wearing the hijab among Muslim teenagers. This research provides a direction for future research on the importance of the hijab for the honor of women more specifically.

Tebel Bareng Village is a clear example of how religious differences do not have to be an obstacle to social harmony. Through This research explores local cultural values through an ethnographic approach. that foster interfaith tolerance. The tradition of gotong royong and deliberation are key to maintaining harmonious social relations.The results demonstrate that local culture plays a pivotal role in instilling tolerance values into people's daily lives.These villagers prove that Different beliefs are not walls of separation but bridges that allow people to get to know each other.appreciate each other. This research describes inspiring stories from daily life where religious people help each other regardless of background. beliefs. Using a narrative qualitative approach, the study presents a vivid and inspiring portrait of tolerance and offering hope that Harmony can be achieved in a pluralistic society.

This study explores the development of a holistic Christian Religious Education (PAK) curriculum by integrating affective and psychomotor domains into the learning process. The topic is significant because the current PAK curriculum predominantly emphasizes cognitive and doctrinal aspects, resulting in Christian values being taught theoretically without practical application in students’ daily lives. A qualitative descriptive approach was employed to investigate and develop a balanced curriculum model that integrates theory, spiritual internalization, and practical skills. The findings reveal that a holistic curriculum enhances faith internalization and character formation in students, making the learning process more relevant and transformative. Implementation of this curriculum model promotes Christian education as an integrative process encompassing knowledge, attitudes, and practical competencies in real-life contexts.