Empowering Students: Integrating Moderate Values in Islamic Education through Project-Based Learning

Bachrul Ulum, Dian Septi Nur Afifah — Thu, 11 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0700

Purpose of the study: This study aims to highlight the important role of Islamic Religious Education in shaping moderate religious character among students, as well as to explore the integration of moderate religious values and the application of Project-Based Learning (PjBL) in the Islamic Religious Education curriculum at Bhinneka PGRI University, Indonesia.

Methodology: The methodology used was a qualitative approach with a case study design, involving 50 students from various study programmes who took Islamic Religious Education courses. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, observations, and document analysis, which were then comprehensively analysed.

Main Findings: The results showed that the implementation of PjBL significantly improved the understanding and application of moderation values through collaborative interaction and practical involvement in social projects. In addition, PjBL also served as an effective tool in strengthening attitudes of tolerance and inclusiveness among students.

Novelty/Originality of this study: This study offers an innovative approach to the development of the IRE curriculum, integrating religious moderation values through the PjBL methodology. These findings make an important contribution to educational institutions in creating a moderate and socially responsible younger generation in the digital age.

The Challenges of Islamic Literacy of Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Students From the Perspective of the Study of Islamic Education Philosophy

Moh Nasep, Dini Permana Sari — Sun, 21 Dec 2025 18:41:08 +0700

Purpose of the study: This study aims to analyze the challenges of Islamic literacy among Madrasah Ibtidaiyah (MI) students from the perspective of Islamic educational philosophy, emphasizing the interrelation between basic literacy skills, learning processes, and the support provided by family and school environments.

Methodology: Employing an explanatory sequential mixed-method design, the quantitative phase involved administering Islamic literacy tests and questionnaires to 127 students in grades 5 and 6, followed by qualitative data collection through interviews, observations, and documentation to deepen the analysis.

Main Findings: The findings indicate that students’ Islamic literacy levels fall within the moderate category, with particularly low performance in reading hijaiyah letters and understanding the meanings of Islamic texts. Additional inhibiting factors include the predominance of lecture-based teaching, limited use of varied learning media, low student reading interest, and insufficient literacy facilities both at home and in the madrasah. Parental support was also found to be limited, resulting in inconsistent literacy habits. From the standpoint of Islamic educational philosophy, these conditions reflect a significant gap between the ideal goal of forming the insan kamil and the actual literacy competencies of students, which have not yet been integrated across cognitive, spiritual, and moral dimensions.

Novelty/Originality of this study: This study underscores the need to strengthen a comprehensive Islamic literacy ecosystem by enhancing pedagogical strategies, improving literacy facilities, and fostering family–school collaboration to support the formation of Islamic character from an early age.

Jurnal Pendidikan Agama Islam Indonesia (JPAII)

Empowering Students: Integrating Moderate Values in Islamic Education through Project-Based Learning

The Challenges of Islamic Literacy of Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Students From the Perspective of the Study of Islamic Education Philosophy