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Distinctive Features of the Islamic Religious Education (PAI) Study Program at Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta

1. Humanistic and Inclusive Islamic Religious Education
The PAI Study Program emphasizes the development of Islamic Religious Education that is humanistic and inclusive, promoting respect for diversity and ethical values in educational practice. This orientation prepares future teachers to engage constructively with pluralistic social contexts and to foster tolerance and mutual understanding among learners.

2. Contextual Learning Integrating Social Sciences and Local Culture
A key distinctiveness of the program lies in its contextual approach to Islamic Religious Education learning through the integration of social science perspectives, local cultural values, academic traditions, and community empowerment practices. This integration ensures that Islamic education is relevant to learners’ lived experiences and responsive to societal needs.

3. Islamic Religious Education as Pedagogical Praxis
The program positions Islamic Religious Education not merely as a normative discipline, but as a pedagogical praxis that emphasizes critical reflection and practical problem-solving. This approach enables students to address real-life educational and social challenges using adaptive and transformative pedagogical strategies.

4. Comprehensive Development of Teacher Competencies
The PAI Study Program systematically develops students’ pedagogical, professional, social, and personal competencies through an integrated and reflective curriculum. Graduates are equipped with strong instructional skills, professional ethics, social sensitivity, and personal integrity as future Islamic Religious Education teachers.

5. Integration of Digital Technology and Learning Innovation
The program integrates digital technologies and learning innovations into Islamic Religious Education to enhance teaching effectiveness and creativity. This focus prepares graduates not only as educators, but also as learning developers and educational innovators with national competitiveness and global relevance.