Pesantren dan Pluralisme: Warisan Gus Dur dalam Pendidikan Multikultural
Keywords:
Pesantren, Pluralism, Gus Dur, Multicultural Education, ToleranceAbstract
Pesantren, as a traditional Islamic educational institution, plays a strategic role in shaping the religious character and worldview of Indonesian society. Historically, Gus Dur (KH. Abdurrahman Wahid) emerged as a prominent figure who successfully transformed pesantren values into a moral and intellectual force that supports principles of pluralism and diversity. This study aims to examine how Gus Dur’s legacy of thought and activism in promoting pluralism has influenced the development of multicultural education within pesantren environments. Using a qualitative descriptive approach through literature review and documentation, the study finds that pesantren inspired by Gus Dur’s ideas have begun to develop inclusive curricula and educational practices that emphasize tolerance and openness to religious, ethnic, and cultural differences. Core values such as tasamuh (tolerance), tawassuth (moderation), and ta‘awun (interfaith cooperation) serve as key pillars in cultivating a multicultural pesantren culture. The study concludes that Gus Dur’s legacy is not only an intellectual inspiration but also a practical educational model that responds to the challenges of diversity in Indonesia
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