THE ROLE OF DIGITAL LITERACY IN STRENGTHENING STUDENT RELIGIOUS MODERATION

Abstract

The development of digital technology in the context of religious moderation has two highly contrasting aspects. On one hand, digital technology provides convenience and comfort for religious followers to deepen their understanding of their faith. However, on the other hand, the internet also serves as a channel for teachings that deviate from the values ​​of religious moderation, such as terrorism, radicalism, and intolerance. The increasing ease of access to the internet by students makes them highly susceptible to exposure to such deviant ideologies. Digital literacy becomes crucial in shielding students from distorted understandings. With good digital literacy, students can discern and select the information they obtain from the internet. plus, they also possess the ability to create and share works that support the strengthening of moderation through digital media. This research adopts a qualitative approach using the literature review method. Library research is conducted by collecting relevant literature from various sources, which is then analyzed and presented. The objective of this research is to describe the role of digital literacy in efforts to enhance religious moderation among students, as outlined through the eight essential elements of digital literacy proposed by Douglas Belshaw, namely cultural understanding, cognitive development, constructive, communicative skills, confidence, creativity, critical thinking, and engagement in civil society. Library research is conducted by collecting relevant literature from various sources, which is then analyzed and presented. The objective of this research is to describe the role of digital literacy in efforts to enhance religious moderation among students, as outlined through the eight essential elements of digital literacy proposed by Douglas Belshaw, namely cultural understanding, cognitive development, constructive, communicative skills, confidence, creativity, critical thinking, and engagement in civil society. Library research is conducted by collecting relevant literature from various sources, which is then analyzed and presented. The objective of this research is to describe the role of digital literacy in efforts to enhance religious moderation among students, as outlined through the eight essential elements of digital literacy proposed by Douglas Belshaw, namely cultural understanding, cognitive development, constructive, communicative skills, confidence, creativity, critical thinking, and engagement in civil society.

Keywords: digital technology, religious moderation, students, digital literacy, essential elements