REALIZATION OF RELIGIOUS MODERATION THROUGH DIGITAL LITERACY WITH ENGLISH SKILLS

Abstract

Indonesia's diversity is unique, but vulnerable to conflict. There is a widespread issue of divisive tolerance between religious communities so that the attitude of religious moderation is needed. Digitalization of information dissemination makes digital literacy and English language skills important to be ready to face disruption and realize religious moderation. Researchers used a mixed method with a sequential exploration design. Data collection techniques used interviews and questionnaires. Qualitative data analysis uses data reduction, data presentation, and conclusions. While quantitative data analysis was carried out using the help of the SPSS version 26.0 program which consisted of classical assumption tests and hypothesis testing, namely simple linear regression analysis. This study aims to explore the effect of digital literacy skills with English on religious moderation. Based on the results of the study, challenges can be optimized in various ways such as providing training, creating educational content, collaborating between parties, being open to novelty. There is an effect of digital literacy with English on religious moderation of 0.536. The effect of digital literacy with English is 28% and 72% is influenced by other variables. Therefore, it needs massive attention and efforts in improving digital literacy with English to realize religious moderation.