Articles
A collection of inspirations, ideas, and reflections on the world of education from the perspective of Cross-Cultural Religious Literacy by CCRL alumni who are members of the CCRL Alumni Writing Community.
Inclusive Religious Education
Written by Salahuddin Abdul Rahman Indonesia is a pluralistic country. Every individual living in this nation must confront the diversity and plurality that are deeply rooted and permeate every aspect of life, including matters of faith and culture. On the other hand,...
Understanding Who I Am, You Are, and They Are
Written by MakmurTo discuss Cross-Cultural Religious Literacy (CCRL), we must address the questions: Who am I, who are you, and who are they? To answer these questions, one must possess three competencies: personal, comparative, and collaborative. CCRL is like a...
The Relevance of Cross-Cultural Religious Literacy (CCRL) in Education
Written by Hesti Litiloly This article will discuss the relevance of Cross-Cultural Religious Literacy (CCRL) in the world of education. The term "literacy" refers to a set of abilities and skills in every individual for reading, writing, counting, and speaking in...
The Challenges of Cross-Cultural Religious Literacy (CCRL) in Championing Humanity Values
Written by HardiantoWhat is the meaning of religious literacy? Religious literacy is the act of reading and studying sources of knowledge related to religion, such as morals, ethics, and good character, whether in text, oral, digital, or visual form. Understanding...
Understanding Differences through CCRL
Written by Yuliatun What is the meaning of religious literacy? Religious literacy is the act of reading and studying sources of knowledge related to religion, such as morals, ethics, and good character, whether in text, oral, digital, or visual form. In this regard,...
Learning Religious Literacy as a Capital for Life in a Pluralistic Society
Written by Firman Syukria A message arrived on my WhatsApp from my friend named Hamdani, who also serves at the Office of Religious Affairs (KUA) in the Arongan Lambalek Sub-district, West Aceh Regency, Aceh Province. The message was an invitation to join an...
Been a Majority, Been a Minority: My Journey with CCRL
Written by Ranatha FS Lumentut "Therefore, whatever you want others to do for you, do also the same for them." Attending public school is a desire for many students in Indonesia, driven by a certain prestige. Economically, the cost of public school is relatively low,...
CCRL: A Journey to Find Solutions for Strengthening Religious Moderation
Written by Ahmad Syafi’iAt 25 years old, being a teacher is not easy. My educational journey began in 2002 at Pertiwi Kindergarten in Unyi Village and continued from 2004 to 2010 at State Elementary School 92 Uloe, and from 2010 to 2013 at MTs As’adiyah Uloe. After...
The CCRL Mindset: The Best Way to Understand Differences
Written by Hamka Taking Indonesia is an incredibly diverse archipelago with a total population of over 282 million people as of 2023. This diversity can be a challenge and an opportunity. It's a challenge because differences, especially religious ones, can trigger...
Challenges to Religious Freedom in Indonesia
Written by SultanEvery person has the right to freedom of religion or belief, and no one should be forced to adopt and adhere to their own religion or belief. Religious freedom is guaranteed by the state through the Constitution. Internal freedom is every person's...
Not Just a Fairy Tale, Tolerance Lives in Indonesia
Written by Indira Noor Hasanah "Indonesia is an archipelago with various tribes, religions, and cultures. To maintain the integrity of our beloved country, we must have an attitude of tolerance and mutual respect among tribes, religions, and cultures." That's an...
Measuring Religious Literacy Skills in Society
Written by Anas Education is the soul of every nation. Its existence is absolute for maintaining the integrity, progress, and development of a country. As Musthofa al-Ghulayani stated in Idhah an-Nasyi’in, education is an institution capable of transforming students...