Islamic Theology with A Multicultural Perspective as the Basis for Religious Learning in Yogyakarta State Elementary Schools

Abstract

This study aims to describe the multicultural Islamic religious learning found in several state schools in the special region of Yogyakarta. The problem in this study is how a Muslim teacher teaches Islam where students consist of various religions and traditions. The method used to obtain data in this study is interviews, document, and observation. In addition, it is also seen from the textbooks used by Islamic religious teachers in learning. From the results of this study, it can be obtained data that the learning of Islamic religious education in Yogyakarta public schools contains and has multicultural nuances. This can be seen from the aspects of learning methods in the classroom, teacher, and student relations, and how to organize classes. At the end of the article, there are also teaching materials that are conveyed in learning such as, Qur'an, the history of Islamic culture, Islamic law, and morals. Each of these subjects is taught with the faith of a Muslim but with a multicultural perspective.