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This study aims to examine how schools foster togetherness amid religious diversity through a dialogical approach. This research employed a qualitative method and was conducted at SMA Negeri 1 Sumbul. Data were collected through observation, interviews, and documentation, while the analysis used the interactive model of Miles and Huberman, which includes data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. The findings reveal that three main religions Islam, Catholicism, and Protestantism coexist harmoniously within the school due to strong practices of tolerance. This is reflected in the implementation of religious worship conducted simultaneously at the same time but in different places according to each belief, as well as mutual respect during religious celebrations such as Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr, Easter, and Christmas. In addition, social interactions among students occur in an open, communicative, and non-discriminatory manner. These findings indicate that schools play a significant role in promoting unity through multicultural education, religious moderation, and dialogical approaches. Therefore, schools can serve as effective spaces for shaping students’ tolerant character and their ability to live harmoniously in a diverse society.

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.

This study aims to analyze the representation of religious moderation values in the Islamic Religious Education (PAI) textbook for grade VII at the junior high school level published by the Ministry of Education and Culture in the Merdeka Curriculum. The research method used in this research is a qualitative approach with descriptive research type. Data collection techniques are carried out through literature review and document analysis. This research will also use triangulation techniques to ensure data accuracy.  The results show that this textbook successfully conveys the values of religious moderation in a way that is appropriate to the Indonesian context which is rich in diversity. The value of national commitment is emphasized through teaching about the importance of maintaining national unity, while the value of tolerance and interfaith cooperation is reflected in materials that respect differences in beliefs and invite students to coexist peacefully. In addition, the value of anti-violence in religion is also integrated by promoting the principles of peace and compassion, as well as attitudes that avoid extremism. The book also introduces respect for local cultures that are in line with religious principles, to create a society that is inclusive, peaceful, and able to maintain social harmony. Thus, PAI textbooks in the Merdeka Curriculum not only function as a tool for religious learning, but also as a means of building student character that emphasizes the values of religious moderation in everyday life.

In the era of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, the development of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has transformed the way we understand and practice religion, including the spread of extremist religious ideologies. Religious moderation education has become an essential tool for strengthening national awareness by instilling values of tolerance, inclusivity, and love for the homeland. This education promotes a balanced and tolerant understanding of religion. However, a significant challenge arises from the overwhelming flow of information on the internet, which is not matched by adequate digital literacy. Therefore, religious moderation education serves as a filter to counter radicalization. This study uses a review research method with a qualitative approach to analyze the implementation of religious moderation education through formal, nonformal, and informal channels. The findings indicate that formal education is effective in instilling moderate character through a systematic structure. Nonformal institutions, such as Islamic boarding schools and study groups, also play a crucial role in spreading moderate Islamic values. Meanwhile, informal education within families provides a vital foundation for instilling these values from an early age. This study recommends strengthening the religious moderation curriculum, optimizing the role of nonformal institutions, and empowering families to enhance national awareness and address the potential for radicalization.  

Indonesia is a country with a lot of diversity, both in terms of culture, natural resources and religion. In Indonesia, there are 6 official religions, namely Islam, Catholic Christianity, Protestant Christianity, Hinduism, Buddhism and Confucianism. Therefore, inter-religious conflicts are prone to occur in Indonesia. Religious moderation is the key to maintaining social harmony and preventing radicalization and intolerance. This study discusses how Islamic education, through the curriculum, teaching methods and values ​​taught, can contribute to instilling an inclusive, tolerant attitude and respect for differences. Through literature review and concept analysis, this article emphasizes that Islamic education, both formal and non-formal, can be the main pillar in strengthening religious moderation in Indonesia.  

The aim of this research is to see how moderate Muslim culture is depicted in Indonesian religious films by looking at da'wah. Religious films are one of the most effective media for conveying Islamic values ​​to the general public and examining relevant social and ideological dynamics. This research uses narrative analysis as part of a qualitative approach to find features, preaching messages and story elements. The main focus is how religious films help people better understand Islam by encouraging tolerance, inclusion and relevance to modern society. This study found that Indonesian religious films often depict social and spiritual conflicts that prevent Muslims from maintaining moderate values. People who encourage conversation, defend moral principles, and reconcile religious education with contemporary life are representative of moderate Muslims. It is hoped that this research will be a guide for filmmakers who want to make films that depict Islam in a moderate way.

This research aims to examine Ustadz Abdul Somad's thoughts on moderate Islam and its relevance in the contemporary social and political context in Indonesia. Ustadz Abdul Somad is known for his approach that prioritizes the values of tolerance, diversity, and moderation in religion. This study uses a qualitative approach with data collection techniques through library research on books, journal articles and other reading sources. Data analysis was carried out using the content analysis method to identify and interpret the main ideas related to moderate Islam. The results of the study show that Ustadz Abdul Somad's thinking has made a significant contribution to strengthening religious moderation in Indonesia, especially in facing the growing social and political challenges. His thoughts are relevant to the dynamics of Indonesia's diversity, as well as providing guidance for the community to maintain harmony between religions in the contemporary era.

Islamic education has a strategic role in shaping the character of students who are able to live harmoniously in a multicultural society. Islamic values ​​such as tolerance, mutual respect and cooperation must be taught to promote harmony amidst cultural, ethnic and religious differences. Although Islamic teachings support inclusivity and respect for diversity, its practice is often faced with challenges. Therefore, an Islamic education approach with a multicultural perspective is needed to teach students to understand that differences are God's decree and must be seen as a social force. This educational concept needs to prioritize human values, moderation and openness, as well as integrating diversity in learning. Through education that emphasizes multiculturalism, it is hoped that a generation that not only adheres to religion but is also able to maintain social harmony can be formed. This research also identifies challenges in implementing multicultural education in Islamic schools and offers strategies to overcome these obstacles.

This study aims to develop an Islamic Religious Education (PAI) curriculum that incorporates multicultural values to foster religious moderation among students. The proposed curriculum integrates principles of cultural diversity and tolerance into PAI learning materials, allowing students to comprehend Islamic teachings while also appreciating and interacting harmoniously with adherents of other religions. Utilizing a qualitative research method with a phenomenological approach, this study addresses multicultural education as a relatively new phenomenon in PAI courses, emphasized as an essential competency for both lecturers and students. The phenomenological approach seeks to understand the daily lives and intersubjective experiences of the participants, aiming to reveal the meaning of concepts and phenomena as perceived by individuals. Conducted in a natural setting, this approach permits unrestricted interpretation of the phenomenon, granting researchers the freedom to analyze the data comprehensively. The findings indicate that a multicultural PAI curriculum effectively promotes an understanding of religious moderation among students and heightens awareness of the importance of multicultural perspectives in religion. These results are intended to guide educators and policymakers in creating a more inclusive PAI curriculum, thereby supporting the development of a peaceful and harmonious society.

The aim of this service is to provide an understanding of Religious Moderation, as a cultural strategy for maintaining a peaceful, tolerant Indonesia and respecting religion, Religious moderation as a way of living in harmony, mutual respect, care and tolerance without having to cause conflict because of existing differences. This service was carried out in Sumber Katon village, Seputih Subdistrict, Surabaya, where there are 3 religions adhered to by the community, namely Islam, Catholicism and Hinduism, there are also 6 mosques, 10 surau and 1 Catholic church. The service is carried out using 2 methods, namely by presenting material and discussions held at SDN 1 Sumber Katon and the Participatory Action Research (PAR) method, a process where communities try to study problems scientifically in order to guide, improve and evaluate their decisions and actions. This method is used to build community awareness, strengthen community capabilities, and help the community to improve their lives in the Sumber Katon Village Community. The result of this activity is that the participants and the community have an awareness of the importance of moderation and mutual respect for religious communities.

The Nusantara Real Work Lecture on Religious Moderation is a priority program of the Indonesian Ministry of Religion focusing on community service through collaboration with Religious Universities in realizing religious moderation at KKN locations. In this case, Tewang Rangkang Village became the selected village by the Ministry of Religion by implementing a competition program, namely the organizer of the Christian Guidance Committee for Religious Moderation to become a Religious Moderation Village. The aim of the NMB KKN is to strengthen the religious values of the Tewang Rangkang Village community through the main and superior work program of group IX of the Nusantara KKN Religious Moderation. The NMB KKN implementation method uses a type of research and service, namely PAR Participatory Action Research or action research involving the community, the Tewang Rangkang Village government and the Elementary School and Junior High School Education sectors in facing the excesses of globalization with a lack of community participation in religious activities and a lack of ability to realize moderation. religious. The results of the NMB KKN for 40 days showed that Tewang Rangkang Village had become a Religious Moderation Village by being able to implement the 4 pillars of religious moderation, namely diversity based on ideology, non-violence, tolerance and accommodating local culture. Based on the main and superior work program of Group IX, there is the principle of sustainable development as one of the elements of PAR. Furthermore, the results of NMB Group IX KKN can have an impact on all parties involved through the socialization of religious moderation at the educational levels of SDN 1 Tewang Rangkang, SDN 2 Tewang Rangkang, SMPN 2 Tewang Sangalang Garing and the output obtained, namely inter-religious religious competitions (Islam, Christianity, Hinduism). so as to create harmony between religious communities which is an embodiment of the values of religious moderation at the KKN location in Tewang Rangkang Village, Tewang Sangalang Garing District, Katingan Regency.  

Islam the religion that was revealed brought messages of peace, humanity which was summed up in the term "Rahmatan Lil' Alamiin".  Indeed, every Muslim is able to crystallize the teachings of Islam as a manipulated soul in a peaceful and harmonious manner. Muslims who manipulate Islam as Rahmatan Lil 'Alamin in daily behavior are also able to dismiss the assumption that Islam is synonymous with violence, radicalism and terrorism. The truth is indisputable because wherever there is violence, terrorism, radicalism symbolized by bomb explosions, it can be ascertained that the perpetrators use Islamic shimbols such as wearing Muslim clothes or Muslim women. This is contrary to the goal of sending Islam to the earth. Islam strongly condemns this form of violence for whatever reason. The core teachings of Islam are developed with peace, harmony, tolerance and obligatory to maintain the five elements (1) Safeguarding Religion, (2) Safeguarding Intellect, (3) Safeguarding the Soul, (4) Guarding Offspring and (5) Safeguarding Property. These five foundations do not apply only to internal Muslims but also to people of different beliefs (between religious ummah). The attitude of a Muslim in the reflection of his daily life must develop a life of tolerance, mutual respect and respect. This study aims to provide answers as well as explore the causes of a small part of the behavior of Muslims who hack the path of violence, inhumane and intolerant.

Religious moderation refers to a balanced and moderate approach in carrying out religious beliefs. This involves tolerance, understanding, and respect for the different beliefs and practices of other religions. Religious moderation seeks to offer dialogue and cooperation between adherents of different religions, with the aim of creating a harmonious and respectful society. Religious moderation is an important approach to building an inclusive, harmonious and peaceful society. This encourages mutual understanding, tolerance, and constructive dialogue between adherents of different religions. By fighting religious moderation, we can build a world that is more tolerant and respectful of religious differences. Religious moderation is a very important concept in religious life. This concept explains the importance of maintaining balance and proportionality in religion, and respecting existing religious differences. In religious moderation, one is expected to understand that all religions have the same values, such as love, tolerance and justice. Thus, religious moderation can help create peace and harmony between religious communities. By practicing religious moderation, a person can become more open, tolerant and wise in religion, and is able to build harmony between religious communities. Even though it has its own challenges, religious moderation remains the right solution to prevent extremism and fanaticism in religion, and to build a harmonious and peaceful society