Religious Culture in the Plurality of Nations: Analysis of Values, Practices and Cultural Symbols in Islamic Religious Education

Abstract

This article discusses something very interesting about religious culture in Islamic religious education. The form of developing religious culture or religious atmosphere in schools is a form of culture, necessitating development efforts at three levels, namely, the level of values adhered to, the level of daily practices and the level of cultural symbols (Koentjaraningrat, 1974). In this research, researchers used a qualitative approach. Using primary sources and secondary sources. Data collection uses documentary techniques, interviews, observation and literature. Analytical techniques using critical analysis and content analysis. The results of the research are religious culture in the plurality of nations which is implemented in schools, an attitude of tolerance, getting used to greetings, respecting each other's local languages, maintaining sportsmanship, not forcing one's will, discipline, justice, getting used to praying, reading the Koran before lessons start, getting used to cults, getting used to dhuha prayer, dhuhur prayer in congregation, dhikr after prayer, holding PHBI, providing assistance to orphans, halal bi halal events.