Revitalizing Islamic religious education curriculum in the digital era: A philosophical reflection of Sayyed Hossein Nasr and Yasraf Amir Piliang

Mubarok, Achmad Fatih, Zuhdi, Ahmad and Sutiah, Sutiah ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0000-8209-8045 (2025) Revitalizing Islamic religious education curriculum in the digital era: A philosophical reflection of Sayyed Hossein Nasr and Yasraf Amir Piliang. Peradaban Journal of Interdisciplinary Educational Research, 3 (2). pp. 91-105. ISSN 3025-2121

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Abstract

Islamic Religious Education (IRE) in higher education continues to face serious challenges due to the dominance of normative-doctrinal approaches that are less adaptive to the complexities of the digital era. This study aims to formulate a transformational IRE curriculum based on the philosophy of knowledge that can address both the spiritual crisis and technological disruption. Employing a qualitative approach, the research applies an in-depth literature analysis of the works of Seyyed Hossein Nasr and Yasraf Amir Piliang, contextualized within the condition of IRE curricula in Indonesia. The findings reveal that Nasr’s concept of sacred knowledge provides a transcendental framework for strengthening spirituality, while Piliang’s critique of the culture of simulacra offers a critical lens to understand the impact of digitalization on education. Synthesizing these perspectives produces a transformational curriculum model that integrates religious, philosophical, and digital dimensions, while maintaining a balance between perennial values and contemporary needs. This study concludes that developing a transformational IRE curriculum is not only urgent but also strategic for enhancing the competitiveness of Islamic education in the global era. Its practical implication is that the curriculum should be directed toward integrating Islamic epistemology, digital literacy, and participatory pedagogical methods that foster both critical awareness and profound spirituality.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Keywords:	Curriculum, digitalization, Islamic Religious Education, philosophy of knowledge, spirituality
Subjects:	13 EDUCATION > 1302 Curriculum and Pedagogy
Divisions:	Faculty of Tarbiyah and Teaching Training > Department of Islamic Education Management
Depositing User:	DR Sutiah Sutiah
Date Deposited:	08 Dec 2025 10:26

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