Analysis of the Basic Concept of Multicultural PAI Curriculum Development at SD Islam Athirah Makassar

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the basic concept of multicultural Islamic Religious Education (PAI) curriculum development at SD Islam Athirah Makassar. The research is motivated by the need for educational practices that can respond effectively to cultural, religious, and social diversity in the era of globalization. A qualitative approach with a case study design was employed to gain an in-depth understanding of the planning, implementation, and impact of the multicultural PAI curriculum. Data were collected through observations, interviews, and documentation and analyzed using inductive techniques, including data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. The findings indicate that the multicultural PAI curriculum is based on the Athirah Integrated and Holistic Education System (AIHES), which integrates Qur’anic values with national and international curriculum standards. Its implementation is carried out through five interconnected educational processes: teaching, coaching, training, advisory, and consultancy. These processes support the contextual and continuous internalization of multicultural values within both classroom learning and school culture. The curriculum contributes to the development of students who are religious, tolerant, socially competent, and capable of interacting positively within diverse environments while maintaining their Islamic identity. This study concludes that the multicultural PAI curriculum at SD Islam Athirah Makassar represents an integrative and contextual model of Islamic education that is relevant to the needs of a multicultural society. The curriculum serves not only as a medium for transmitting religious values but also as an effective instrument for fostering inclusive character and global awareness among students.