Implementation of Moderate Islamic Values in State Islamic Senior High Schools in Banggai Regency, Indonesia

This study aims to investigate the implementation of moderate Islamic values for state senior Islamic high schools in Banggai Regency. The implementation of Islamic moderation is a part of realizing the goals of national education, including having faith and devotion to God Almighty, having noble character and becoming democratic and responsible citizens. This study used qualitative multi-cases research method and the data were gathered through field observation, in-depth interviews, and written document analysis. In-depth interviews involved two principles from two State Islamic Senior High Schools, two vice principals, six teachers, and ten students from the two Islamic schools. The data were analyzed using thematic approach. Prior data analysis, the data were selected and reduced according required themes. Then, the data were presented and verified based on theoretical constructs. The results of the research reveal that the implementation of moderate Islamic values State Islamic Senior High Schools in Banggai regency were carried out through religious activities, such as tunes and preaching, commemoration of the Prophet Muhammad's birthday and Isra' Mi'raj, congregational midday prayers, Dhuha prayers, Friday prayers. The implementation of moderate values were also conducted through non-religious activities such as national commitment, tolerance, non-violence and respect for local culture. The involvement of all Islamic school stakeholders required them to work together to optimize religious activity programs and general activities so that the implementation of moderate Islamic values can be carried out more effectively and smoothly. The Ministry of Religius affairs provides full support and attention to the schools in implementing moderate Islamic values for students.