Bridging Sharia and Human Rights

An Innovative Pedagogical Approach in Indonesia

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ID21700103
AuthorsCekli Setya Pratiwi (0000-0003-3848-1113, Faculty of Law University of Muhammadiyah Malang Malang Indonesia, corresponding author), Ahmad Nur Fuad (0000-0002-2166-7141, UIN Sunan Ampel Surabaya Surabaya Indonesia)
Year2026
Volume29
Issue1
Pages34-45
Publication date2026-06-01
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueTeaching Theology & Religion (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1368-4868 • E-ISSN: 1467-9647
PublisherWiley (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1111/teth.70026
OpenAlexW7140285941
LanguageEN
References cited30

This study examines the tension between Sharia and human rights in Indonesia through an innovative pedagogical model implemented in the master's program at Universitas Muhammadiyah Malang. The research utilizes publications and writing materials by course participants, addressing issues such as religious freedom, interfaith dialogue, and LGBT rights, highlighting a transformative shift in understanding these complex topics. Survey data from 11 alumni indicate that the program effectively promotes critical thinking and a nuanced comprehension of the compatibility between Sharia and human rights. By fostering interfaith dialogue and human rights education, this approach demonstrates potential for enhancing religious tolerance in multicultural societies. The study acknowledges limitations in sample size, self‐selection bias, and the lack of longitudinal data. Future research is recommended to assess long‐term impacts, strengthen Sharia literacy components, and examine the role of personal factors in shaping outcomes

Comprehension · Human rights · Multiculturalism · Sharia · Transformative learning · Asian Studies and History · Islamic Studies and Radicalism · Multicultural Education and Local Wisdom

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