Implementation of Intercultural Education Competencies in State Islamic Religious University Lecturers

Abstract

Intercultural education at State Islamic Religious Universities (PTKIN) has an important role in maintaining Islamic values within the framework of diverse cultures and religions. This study aims to identify intercultural education competencies in lecturers at UIN North Sumatra and STAIN Madina. This study used qualitative methods with in-depth interviews as an instrument to collect data from 10 lecturers. Research findings show that the majority of lecturers understand interculturality as a phenomenon that involves interaction, exchange of ideas, and mutual influence between different cultures. The research recommendation is that continuous efforts are needed to enrich intercultural education, improve curriculum, and develop personal abilities in creating an inclusive academic environment that is responsive to cultural diversity.