Integrasi Pendidikan Multikultural dan Moderasi Beragama dalam Penguatan Toleransi di Era Kontemporer

Abstract

Religious, cultural, and ethnic diversity is a social reality inherent in Indonesian society, necessitating an educational approach capable of fostering tolerance and respect for differences. Multicultural education and religious moderation are seen as playing a crucial role in building an inclusive and harmonious religious character. Previous studies have discussed these two concepts separately and have not explored their integration in responding to contemporary socio-religious dynamics, particularly in the context of the development of digital technology among Generation Z. This article aimed to conceptually analyze the integration of multicultural education and religious moderation as a foundation for strengthening tolerance in a pluralistic society. This article used a literature review approach with a descriptive-analytical method. Secondary data were obtained from scientific journal articles, academic books, and relevant research publications from the past five years searched through Google Scholar, Scopus, and accredited national journals. Data were analyzed using content analysis techniques to identify concepts, findings, and argumentation patterns in various literatures. The results indicated that integration of multicultural education and religious moderation can strengthen tolerance through strengthening an inclusive curriculum, exemplary educators, a school culture that respects diversity, and using of digital literacy to disseminate the values ​​of moderation. The implications of this research emphasize the importance of internalizing the values ​​of tolerance and religious moderation from early childhood education as a foundation for forming the character of a generation that is inclusive, open, and capable of maintaining social harmony in a multicultural society.