INTERDISCIPLINARY-BASED RECONSTRUCTION OF THE ISLAMIC EDUCATION CURRICULUM: Perspectives on STEM Integration and Islamic Values

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the reconstruction of the interdisciplinary-based Islamic Religious Education (PAI) curriculum by integrating STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) and Islamic values. This reconstruction aims to bridge the gap between science and Islamic religious teachings in the context of modern education. The approach used in this study is a library research by analyzing the literature related to the integration of STEM in religious education, PAI curriculum, and Islamic values. Data is obtained from a variety of scientific sources, including books, journal articles, and previous research relevant to the theme. The results show that the integration of STEM in the PAI curriculum can enrich learning by bringing together scientific knowledge and spirituality. The novelty of this research lies in the development of an interdisciplinary-based PAI curriculum model that not only introduces science, but also emphasizes the importance of character formation through Islamic values such as honesty, responsibility, and empathy. This curriculum model is expected to create a learning process that is more holistic, interactive, and relevant to the needs of the times. Based on these findings, the recommendation of this study is for Islamic educational institutions to develop special training for teachers in integrating STEM with Islamic values. In addition, there is a need for further testing of this curriculum model through empirical research in various Islamic educational institutions to see its effectiveness in practice.