Peace Education in the Context of Qur'an Methodology
Peace education in Qur'an teaching shifts from passive knowledge transfer to active, behavioral competence. A multidisciplinary approach integrates individual psychological growth with social awareness to foster a culture of peace. Key competencies include self-recognition, understanding social dependencies, empathy, and ambiguity tolerance. Education relies on the "laboratory" of the classroom to practice conflict resolution, dialogue, and creative problem-solving. Core Peace Competencies Self-Recognition: Building a strong, dignified identity as a Muslim child to handle conflicts and engage with others. Individual and Social Dependencies: Understanding one's place within the global Muslim community (Ummah) and personal networks as a foundation for balance. Role Distance: Critically assessing and questioning social roles to promote healthier, more peaceful community interactions. Empathy: Utilizing group work to learn patience, modesty, and responsiveness to others' expectations. Ambiguity Tolerance: The ability to endure conflicting viewpoints and needs without defaulting to confrontation. Communicative Skills: Practicing "polylogue," where diverse voices exist without conflict, ensuring interests are expressed while maintaining relationships. Philosophical Foundation Moving beyond the "negative peace" of Johan Galtung (absence of war) to a "positive peace" as described by Spinoza—a virtue and moral inclination. Peace is treated as an active moral capacity rather than a static concept, rooted in the transcendence and values found in the Qur'an. Education must address why people act against peace, utilizing creativity to develop lasting solutions in a world currently marked by militarization.
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