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August 7, 2025International Journal of Research -GRANTHAALAYAH0 citations

The Theology of Religious Moderation in the Curriculum Design of Christian Universities in Indonesia

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DSDesi SianiparDKDirk Roy Kolibu

Key Points

  • MAIN FINDING: There are significant issues with intolerant attitudes among students at Christian universities in Indonesia.
  • KEY EVIDENCE: Data show that racist and skeptical attitudes persist despite educational efforts in moderation.
  • APPROACH: A quantitative research method was used to assess students' understanding of religious moderation.
  • SIGNIFICANCE: Integrating religious moderation into the curriculum fosters civic responsibility and ethical awareness in a diverse society.

Abstract

This study proposes a theology of religious moderation integrated into the curriculum design of Christian universities. Such a theological framework is expected to address the exclusive and intolerant attitudes still found among students. Christian universities bear a strategic responsibility to cultivate ethical awareness and civic responsibility in students from the perspective of Christian theology. The author employed a quantitative research method to collect data on the extent to which students at three Christian universities in Indonesia understand, internalize, and practice religious moderation. The findings reveal that intolerant, racist, and skeptical attitudes persist among students. Therefore, a theology of religious moderation is urgently needed to strengthen students’ understanding, attitudes, and constructive engagement in a pluralistic society. This study recommends the integration of a theology of religious moderation into higher education curriculum design, explicitly linking Christian theological perspectives with civic responsibility in a diverse society.

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Sianipar et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/689522189f4f1c896c429c58https://doi.org/10.29121/granthaalayah.v13.i7.2025.6271
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