Islamic Religious Education in the Independent Learning Curriculum

This study discusses the implementation of PAI in the Independent Curriculum as a response to education needs in the modern era. The main focus is the analysis of innovation, teaching materials, and expected learning outcomes. With the library research method, this study uses primary data from various literature related to the Independent Curriculum and PAI. The study results show that: first, the Independent Curriculum provides great opportunities for innovation in PAI learning through a project-based approach, the use of digital technology, and the integration of Islamic values ​​with contemporary social issues. Second, PAI teaching materials are designed to be flexible, student-centered, and relevant to the needs of the 21st century, including aqidah, fiqh, morals, the Qur'an, hadith, and the history of Islamic culture. Fifth, learning outcomes include cognitive, affective, and psychomotor aspects, to form students' religious character, critical thinking skills, and collaborative abilities.