Education Through Performing Arts: An Ethnopedagogical Study of Jaran Jenggo in Fostering Tolerance and Spirituality Among Students

Raikhan

doi:10.37348/cendekia.v11i2.785

Authors

Raikhan Institut Agama Islam Tarbiyatut Tholabah Lamongan, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37348/cendekia.v11i2.785

Keywords:

Ethnopedagogy, Islamic Education, Jaran Jenggo, Tolerance, Spirituality

Abstract

This study explores the pedagogical potential of Jaran Jenggo, a traditional performing art, as an ethnopedagogical medium for fostering tolerance and spirituality among Muslim students. Responding to the crisis of character and diminishing cultural sensitivity in contemporary education, the research seeks to demonstrate how local traditions can serve as “living curricula” that embody both Islamic and cultural values. Using a descriptive qualitative design rooted in ethnopedagogy, data were collected through participant observation, in-depth interviews, documentation, and focus group discussions with artists, community leaders, and students. Findings reveal that Jaran Jenggo integrates prayers, sungkeman rituals, symbolic acts, and communal solidarity into a holistic framework of learning, making character education tangible rather than abstract. The reinterpretation of symbols such as offerings as gratitude to God, or the horse’s gesture of respect illustrates how Islamic teachings and cultural wisdom can coexist dynamically. This research contributes to Islamic education by positioning traditional arts not merely as heritage to be preserved, but as strategic instruments for character formation, curriculum enrichment, and policy development. Ultimately, Jaran Jenggo provides an applicable model for contextual Islamic education that strengthens tolerance, spirituality, and cultural literacy in contemporary Muslim communities.

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