THE IMPLEMENTATION OF RELIGIOUS MODERATION VALUES IN STATE MADRASAH ALIYAH KEEROM PAPUA

Abstract

This study aims to explain the values of religious moderation applied in State
Madrasah Aliyah (MAN) Keerom Papua. State Madrasah Aliyah
Keerom is an islamic school located in the midst of the majority Christian
population of Papua Province. However, the existence of Madrasah Aliyah
Keerom has never been disturbed. In fact, the school welcomes non-Muslims
who join to study in this school. This research uses a qualitative approach.
The data were collected through interview, field observations and
documentation. The results show that there are islamic moderation values that
are applied at State Madrasah Aliyah Keerom, namely the attitude of
cooperation between religious adherents in the madrasah environment (al-
musawah), fairness (tawazzun), tolerance (tassamuh) and openness
(tathawwur wa ibtikar).