The Integration of Religion and Science in Islamic Education: Meanings, Objectives, and Implications for the Development of Scientific Paradigms

Febby Erika; Haris Riadi; Nur Azmira; Endy Dharma Pangestu

doi:10.51276/edu.v7i2.1568

Authors

Febby Erika IAIN Datuk Laksemana Bengkalis
Haris Riadi IAIN Datuk Laksemana Bengkalis
Nur Azmira IAIN Datuk Laksemana Bengkalis
Endy Dharma Pangestu IAIN Datuk Laksemana Bengkalis

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51276/edu.v7i2.1568

Keywords:

Islamic Education , Knowledge Paradigm , Philosophy of Science , Religion–Science Integration , Scientific Ethics

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the meaning, objectives, and implications of integrating religion and science in the development of contemporary Islamic education and scientific paradigms. It employs a qualitative approach using a conceptual-philosophical literature review of twenty academic publications from 2016–2025. Data were analyzed through iterative thematic synthesis involving reflective coding and classification into ontological, epistemological, and axiological dimensions. The findings indicate that integration is understood as a proportional harmonization between revelation and reason rather than a methodological fusion. Three strategic objectives are identified: constructing a holistic unity-based scientific paradigm, strengthening scientific ethics in response to the moral crisis of modern science, and developing civilization-oriented Islamic education. This study contributes an integrative analytical framework positioning integration as a normative-operational paradigm in educational and scientific development. Its novelty lies in affirming integration not only as a philosophical principle but also as applicable to the construction of a non-dichotomous, ethical, and contextual Islamic education paradigm responsive to contemporary global challenges.

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Author Biographies

Febby Erika, IAIN Datuk Laksemana Bengkalis

She was born in Bantan Air on February 7, 2003. She completed her Bachelor’s degree in Islamic Religious Education in 2024. She is currently pursuing her Master’s degree in the Islamic Religious Education Program at IAIN Datuk Laksemana Bengkalis, Riau, Indonesia.

Haris Riadi, IAIN Datuk Laksemana Bengkalis

He is a lecturer in the Master's Program in Islamic Religious Education at the Faculty of Tarbiyah and Teacher Training, IAIN Datuk Laksemana Bengkalis, Riau, Indonesia. His academic interests include Islamic education, philosophy of education, and the integration of religion and science.

Nur Azmira, IAIN Datuk Laksemana Bengkalis

She was born in Bengkalis on September 10, 1980. She completed her Bachelor’s degree in Islamic Religious Education at IAIN Sulthan Syarif Qasim in 2003. She is currently pursuing her Master’s degree in the Islamic Religious Education Program at IAIN Datuk Laksemana Bengkalis, Riau, Indonesia.

Endy Dharma Pangestu, IAIN Datuk Laksemana Bengkalis

He was born in Sepotong on April 2, 2003. He completed his Bachelor’s degree in Islamic Religious Education in 2025. He is currently pursuing his Master’s degree in the Islamic Religious Education Program at IAIN Datuk Laksemana Bengkalis, Riau, Indonesia.

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