THE ROLE OF ISLAMIC RELIGIOUS EDUCATION IN REALIZING RELIGIOUS MODERATION AMONG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS

This study aims to examine the role of Islamic education in realizing religious moderation among elementary school students. In an increasingly plural global context, religious moderation is important to be taught from an early age so that the younger generation has a balanced, tolerant, and not trapped in extremist attitudes. Islamic religious education at SDIT Insan Kamil 2 is considered an effective means of instilling the values of religious moderation, which include openness, tolerance, and respect for differences. This research uses a qualitative approach with a case study method at SDIT Insan Kamil 2. Data were collected through interviews with teachers, learning observations, and analysis of curriculum documents and extracurricular activity programs related to religious moderation. The results of the study show that Islamic religious education has a significant role in shaping a moderate attitude in students. Islamic religious learning is carried out not only on understanding religious texts, but also on instilling the values of tolerance, interreligious dialogue, and avoiding intolerance and violence. Islamic religious education also includes practical activities, such as interfaith dialogue, learning about Islamic history that teaches diversity, as well as social projects that introduce students to different walks of life. Thus, this school has succeeded in instilling the principles of religious moderation through a contextual approach and based on Islamic values that are rahmatan lil-'alamin.