Islamic Education Curriculum in the Indonesian Context

Abstract

This article discusses the Islamic education curriculum in the context of Indonesia by examining its definition, objectives, content, methods, as well as the opportunities and challenges it faces. Islamic education in Indonesia has unique characteristics that are adapted to the needs of the world's largest Muslim population while maintaining universal Islamic values. This study employs a literature review method by analyzing various journal sources and scientific articles published within the last five years. The findings show that the Islamic education curriculum in Indonesia continues to evolve in line with the times, while remaining grounded in the Qur'an and Hadith as its primary sources. The curriculum's objectives include the formation of Islamic character, intellectual development, and the preparation of a generation capable of facing global challenges. The curriculum content covers aspects of aqidah (faith), sharia (Islamic law), and akhlak (morality), integrated with general scientific knowledge. The teaching methods employed range from classical approaches to modern, technology-based methods. The potential for developing the Islamic education curriculum is substantial, considering that the majority of Indonesia's population is Muslim; However, challenges such as modernization, globalization, and the standardization of educational quality remain critical issues to be addressed