Dialectics of Tradition and Modernity in the Architectural Landscape of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Abstract

This research explores the role of religious moderation centers in Perguruan Tinggi Keagamaan Islam Negeri (PTKIN), focusing on the integration between faith and history to be applied to PTKIN students. The context of this research reflects a deep need to understand how the Religious Moderation Center contributes crucially to achieving harmony in the Islamic academic environment. The research questions are directed at two main aspects of the discussion, namely the practice of Friendly Islam in Islamic history and the role of the Religious Moderation Center in the PTKIN student environment.This research uses a historical approach with qualitative research methods. An in-depth analysis of the success of the religious moderation program was conducted through the exploration of historical documents, archives, and related primary sources.The findings show that the Religious Moderation House has a positive impact in integrating religious values with historical heritage, creating an inclusive environment at PTKIN. It concludes that cooperation between academic institutions and the Religious Moderation House to support the harmonization of faith and history can enrich the educational experience of Islamic students in higher education. The implications of the findings provide a foundation for the development of more effective educational policies and programs at PTKIN.