Development of an Islamic Education Curriculum that is Responsive to the Needs of the Times

Febrineng; Dadan Maulana Ramadhan; Silvia Marlina

Authors

Febrineng Universitas Islam Negeri Mahmud Yunus Batusangkar Author
Dadan Maulana Ramadhan Indonesian School Kota Kinabalu, Sabah Author
Silvia Marlina Madrasah Tsanawiyah Negeri 5 Lima Puluh Kota Author

Keywords:

Curriculum Development, Islamic Education Curriculum, Modern Needs

Abstract

Amid rapid global shifts in social, cultural, technological, and economic domains, Islamic education curricula are increasingly viewed as traditional and insufficiently adaptive to the demands of the 21st century. This study aims to critically analyse the current state of the Islamic education curriculum, identify contemporary needs and competencies relevant to the modern era, and propose a responsive curriculum development model rooted in Islamic values and syariah principles. The research employs a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) methodology, using content analysis of scholarly literature from peer-reviewed journals, academic books, and credible scientific studies related to curriculum development, Islamic pedagogy, and global education trends. Findings reveal a significant gap between the competencies demanded by contemporary society, such as critical thinking, digital literacy, creativity, collaboration, and global awareness, and the focus areas emphasised in the existing Islamic curriculum, which often remain centred on rote learning and classical religious sciences without contextual integration. This gap threatens the relevance and competitive edge of Islamic education in a fast-evolving global landscape. The study concludes that urgent, strategic, and innovative curriculum reform is needed to align Islamic education with modern educational paradigms while maintaining its foundational values. A transformative curriculum model that integrates syariah-based ethical frameworks with 21st-century competencies is essential for preparing Muslim learners to become globally competitive, socially responsible, and spiritually grounded individuals. This research contributes a conceptual foundation for future curriculum reforms in Islamic educational institutions seeking to bridge tradition with transformation.

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