¹Suparjo,²Laili Nurul Hidayah

^1,2UIN Prof. K.H. Saifuddin Zuhri Purwokerto

This study aims to understand the urgency and paradigm shift in Islamic Religious Education in Indonesia from a societal perspective, focusing on the significance of Islamic Religious Education in Indonesia, the contributions of Islamic Education to society, and the public's view on the urgency of Islamic Religious Education (PAI) in formal education. The introduction provides an overview of the importance of Islamic Religious Education in preserving religious identity and fostering social harmony in Indonesia. The research methodology involves qualitative analysis of secondary data analysis of educational policy documents, literature studies, and interviews with relevant stakeholders. The findings reveal that Islamic Religious Education plays a significant role in shaping individual character, reinforcing religious values, and promoting active community participation in development. The community recognizes the urgency of Islamic Religious Education in formal education and expects a paradigm shift that integrates religious values with existing sociocultural dynamics. The study concludes the need for inclusive Islamic Religious Education based on justice and community empowerment as a foundation to address future challenges.

Islamic Religious Education, Indonesia, societal perspective, urgency, paradigm shift, contribution

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