Recontextualisation of religious moderation teaching for strengthening the identity of Islam Nusantara: Lessons learned from faculty in Indonesia

Hanafi, Yusuf, Saefi, Muhammad, Ikhsan, M. Alifudin, Diyana, Tsania N., Faizin, Nur, Ramadhan, Mochammad Rizal, Hanifah, Umi and Mubarok, Nafi' (2025) Recontextualisation of religious moderation teaching for strengthening the identity of Islam Nusantara: Lessons learned from faculty in Indonesia. British Journal of Religious Education. pp. 1-11. ISSN 01416200

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Abstract

The teaching of religious moderation for strengthening Islam Nusantara has become a central programme in Indonesia. While most research has focused on its implementation, the criteria for recontextualisation have yet to be fully examined. This qualitative study aims to explore how faculty members in Indonesia define and recontextualise the religious moderation programme. We involved eight faculty members from two universities that prioritise the strengthening of Islam Nusantara, using focus groups as the method of data collection. The analysis draws on the five recontextualisation criteria proposed by Pollefeyt & Bouwens. The study reveals that all faculty members have a clear definition of Islam Nusantara and its connection to religious moderation, resulting in positive expectations for the implementation of this learning programme. It highlights the faculty’s application of constructive teaching methods, fulfiling the four of the criteria: the reconstructive hermeneutics, didactic approach, pluralistic openness and interactive pragmatism. Furthermore, this recontextualisation of constructivism is applied by emphasising knowledge resources and open discussions among students, fostering a conducive classroom environment. However, the faculty face challenges in meeting the final criterion – transformative orientation – due to contextual factors such as limited time and large class sizes.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Keywords:	constructive learning; strengthening islam nusantara; religious moderation education; five recontextualisation criteria
Subjects:	13 EDUCATION > 1302 Curriculum and Pedagogy > 130202 Curriculum and Pedagogy Theory and Development
Divisions:	Faculty of Mathematics and Sciences > Department of Biology
Depositing User:	Muhammad Saefi
Date Deposited:	10 Jul 2026 11:24

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