Fostering Tolerance through Technology: Digital Transformation of Islamic Religious Education in Bengkulu’s Public High Schools

Hengki Satrisno; Dalima Septiria; Bambang Irawan; Saifaldin Idris Onia; Rulitawati

doi:10.56741/IISTR.jpes.001025

Authors

Hengki Satrisno
hengkidalima@gmail.com
Universitas Islam Negeri Fatmawati Sukarno Bengkulu
Dalima Septiria Universitas Islam Negeri Fatmawati Sukarno Bengkulu
Bambang Irawan Universitas Islam Negeri Fatmawati Sukarno Bengkulu
Saifaldin Idris Onia University of Khartoum https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7451-7761
Rulitawati Universitas Muhammadiyah Palembang https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6598-8206

Keywords:

Collaborative Project, Digital Learning, Educational Technology, High School, Religious Moderation

Abstract

This study aims to: (1) identify the forms and types of digital media used in the teaching of Islamic Religious Education (IRE) in public senior high schools in Bengkulu Province; (2) analyze strategies for integrating the values of religious moderation into digital-based content; and (3) describe the benefits and challenges encountered in implementing digitalized learning with a focus on strengthening the values of religious moderation. This descriptive qualitative research employed purposive sampling to select informants, which included teachers, school principals, vice principals for curriculum, and 11th and 12th-grade students who actively participated in online or hybrid IRE learning. Data were collected through observation, interviews, and documentation. Data validity was ensured through triangulation of sources and methods. Data analysis involved data reduction, display, and conclusion drawing/verification. The substantial benefits of digital applications for humans in the modern era position media as a tool with various advantages, particularly in terms of better accessibility, interactive content delivery, diverse learning resources, improved communication and collaboration, and support for autonomous and personalized learning. Efforts to integrate digital media into IRE learning include the use of online learning platforms, educational videos, collaborative projects, blogs or online journals, social media, online discussion forums, multicultural content, live streaming, and webinars. The values of religious moderation that must be incorporated into Islamic Religious Education encompass attitudes and behaviors that are balanced, open-minded, and respectful of religious diversity in practice.

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Author Biographies

Hengki Satrisno, Universitas Islam Negeri Fatmawati Sukarno Bengkulu

is a lecturer in the Philosophy of Islamic Education course in the Islamic Religious Education Study Program, Faculty of Tarbiyah and Teacher Training, State Islamic University (UIN) Fatmawati Sukarno Bengkulu. He actively writes scholarly articles on education and Islamic Religious Education learning, particularly on moderation-based IRE approaches, which enhance students’ understanding and application of religious moderation values in schools and madrasahs. He is pursuing doctoral studies in the Islamic Religious Education program at UIN Fatmawati Sukarno Bengkulu. His primary academic interest lies in developing multicultural Islamic Religious Education learning grounded in the values of religious moderation in school and madrasah contexts. (email: hengkidalima@gmail.com).

Dalima Septiria, Universitas Islam Negeri Fatmawati Sukarno Bengkulu

is a lecturer in the Child Development course in the Early Childhood Islamic Education Study Program at the State Islamic University (UIN) Fatmawati Sukarno Bengkulu. She actively writes scholarly articles focusing on various aspects of early childhood development, particularly in religious education for young children, contributing to developing their spiritual and moral growth. She is currently interested in exploring the full spectrum of early childhood developmental domains. (email: dalima271214@gmail.com).

Bambang Irawan, Universitas Islam Negeri Fatmawati Sukarno Bengkulu

is a lecturer in the History of Islamic Civilization course within the Islamic Religious Education Study Program at Universitas Islam Negeri Fatmawati Sukarno, Bengkulu, Indonesia. He actively publishes scholarly articles on Islamic education, particularly focusing on the history of Islamic civilization, contributing significantly to Islamic Religious Education. Currently, he has a strong academic interest in exploring the global history of Islamic civilization. (email: bambang02594@gmail.com).

Saifaldin Idris Onia, University of Khartoum

is an Assistant Professor of Educational Administration at the University of Khartoum, Sudan. He actively publishes scholarly articles on educational administration, contributing to advancing educational practices and policies. Currently, he has a strong academic interest in exploring the field of Islamic Educational Management. (email: saifaldin.idris@uofk.edu).

Rulitawati, Universitas Muhammadiyah Palembang

is an Assistant Professor of Educational Administration at Universitas Muhammadiyah Palembang (UMP), Indonesia. She actively publishes scholarly articles on educational administration, contributing to advancing educational practices and policies. Currently, he has a strong academic interest in exploring the field of Educational Management. (email: ita.ilet44@gmail.com).

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