Multicultural Islamic Religious Education Based on Ecotheology to Build Students' Ecological Awareness
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https://doi.org/10.59966/ph8ate78Keywords:
Islamic Religious Education, multicultural education, ecotheology, ecological awareness, sustainable educationAbstract
Purpose – This study aims to analyze the implementation of multicultural Islamic Religious Education based on ecotheology in building students' ecological awareness, and to identify the role of school culture and teachers in internalizing sustainability values.
Design/Methodology/Approach – This study employed a qualitative approach with a case study design conducted at SMP Mizani Wanajaya, Majalengka. Data were collected through observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation, then analyzed using an interactive analysis model comprising data condensation, data display, and conclusion drawing and verification.
Findings – The results show that the implementation of multicultural Islamic Religious Education based on ecotheology is carried out through the integration of Islamic values oriented toward trust (amanah), balance, benefit (maslahah), and compassion for all creatures into the learning process, school culture, and habituation activities. Learning is not only focused on cognitive mastery but also encourages students to develop environmental concern through contextual activities such as waste management, greening, water conservation, and clean-living habituation. School culture functions as a hidden curriculum that strengthens the internalization of ecological values through exemplary behavior, collaboration, and the participation of the whole school community, while teachers act as facilitators, motivators, role models, and agents of change in connecting Islamic teachings with contemporary environmental issues.
Originality/Value – This study produces a conceptual model of multicultural Islamic Religious Education based on ecotheology that integrates the spiritual, multicultural, and ecological dimensions as a single unit in shaping students who are religious, inclusive, environmentally responsible, and committed to sustainable development.
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