Development of a Contextual and Systematic Islamic Curriculum and Management for Converts in Bandung City
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https://doi.org/10.47453/eduprof.v7i2.402Keywords:
Curriculum Development, Islamic Education, MuallafAbstract
The background of this issue is the need for a comprehensive Islamic guidance model, given the weak understanding of faith and religious practices among converts after conversion. The purpose of this study is to develop a contextual and systematic curriculum and management model for Islamic guidance for converts in the city of Bandung. This study used a qualitative research method with a multiple case study design in three muallaf guidance institutions in Bandung City: Muallaf Centre Indonesia (MCI), Yayasan Muallaf Bandung, and the mosque's majelis taklim from January to June 2025. The informants in this study were institution managers, Islamic guidance instructors/teachers, community leaders, and active converts who participated in the guidance program. The data collection techniques in this study were in-depth interviews, participatory observation, and documentation studies. The data analysis technique used the Miles and Huberman model, which includes data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing and verification. The results of the study indicate that strengthening the faith of converts requires a special curriculum that integrates theological, worship, and socio-cultural dimensions, while adaptive guidance management oriented towards individual needs has been proven to increase the effectiveness of the internalization of Islamic values. The contribution of this research is the formulation of a contextual convert guidance curriculum model that can be replicated by Islamic da'wah and educational institutions in similar areas. The synergy between curriculum development and managerial management is identified as a key element in strengthening the sustainability of da'wah for convert groups
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