Religious education on religious tolerance is undoubtedly essential to
provide guidance to its followers on how to interact with believers of other
religions. The role of teachers and schools in the process of religious education
regarding religious tolerance includes teaching, educating, nurturing, guiding, and
shaping character and personality, so that students transform into individuals who
possess knowledge, intelligence, and dignity. One of the problems faced is when
students eventually engage with society, as it is still the case that many religious
communities understand particular religious texts that explicitly carry tones of
subordination, marginalization, and hostility.
The objective of this research is to understand the function of teaching faith
and morality in instilling values of religious tolerance at SMK Muhammadiyah
Sampang. This study employs qualitative research, with subjects including the
School Principal, Islamic Education Teachers, and students of SMK
Muhammadiyah Sampang. Data collection techniques encompass observation,
interviews, and documentation. The collected data is descriptively analyzed
through data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions.
This research demonstrates that the education and teaching of faith and
morality by teachers at SMK Muhammadiyah Sampang yield positive results in
enhancing students' awareness of the significance of religious tolerance through
guidance and mentoring. Students are empowered to comprehend and internalize
the values of tolerance in their daily lives. Islamic Education teachers at SMK
Muhammadiyah Sampang employ appropriate teaching methods, such as
exemplar-based and example-based methods, to effectively convey lessons on faith
and morality. This approach provides a tangible illustration of how religious values
can be applied in concrete life situations and inspires students to emulate the
examples set by the Prophets and Messengers in practicing their religious lives.