ISLAMIC EDUCATION IN THE GLOBALIZATION ERA; CHALLENGES, OPPORTUNITIES, AND CONTRIBUTION OF ISLAMIC EDUCATION IN INDONESIA

Purpose of Study: Islamic education in Indonesia until the 21st Century has shown its existence. However, Islamic education also faces many challenges that dan eroded the values of Islam that so far have been maintained. On the other hand, globalization opens up new opportunities for the advancement of Islamic education. Methodology: This research used a descriptive qualitative approach, with data collection techniques: documentation, and data analysis techniques: data collection, data display, data reduction, data analysis and data conclusion. Main Findings: Islamic education has a challenge in the globalization era: the challenges of globalization in the field of culture, the challenge of low levels of social capital, and structural, cultural and human resource challenges. Meanwhile, the contribution of Islamic education in Indonesia can be mapped into two major categories: character building contribution in the form of forming good man character, spiritual character, and character militancy. And the perennial system contribution in the form of traditional learning. Application of This Study: These opportunities actually have been utilized properly by stakeholders. So, Islamic education cannot only maintain its existence, over it, Islamic education contributes significantly to the progress of education in Indonesia. This article examines the challenges, opportunities, and contributions of Islamic education in the globalization era Novelty/Originality of This Study: strategies that need to be taken Islamic Education in the globalization era: Prioritizing the model of education planning (participatory), encouraging the government to act as a catalyst, facilitator and community empowerment, Strengthening the focus of education, utilizing external resources (outsourcing), Strengthening collaboration and partnership networks with various parties, Creating a soft image for the community who likes to learn and the use of information technology.