Islamic Education Learning Model Based on Local Wisdom in Building Students' Religious Identity

Abstract

This study aims to examine a local wisdom–based Islamic Education learning model in building students’ religious identity amid the challenges of globalization and the increasing influence of transnational cultures. The research employed a descriptive qualitative approach, with data collected through observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation studies at Islamic educational institutions that implement local wisdom–based learning. The findings indicate that the development of a learning model integrating local traditions—such as community religious culture, customary values, and socio-religious practices—creates a more contextual, meaningful, and relevant learning process for students. Moreover, the implementation of this model contributes to strengthening holistic religious understanding, enhancing religious attitudes, and fostering a moderate and inclusive religious identity among students. Based on these findings, future researchers are encouraged to conduct comparative studies across diverse local cultural contexts, apply quantitative or mixed-method approaches to measure the empirical impact of the model, and explore the integration of local wisdom–based Islamic Education across different educational levels in order to broaden the generalizability of the results.