INTEGRATION OF ECOTHEOLOGY VALUES IN ISLAMIC EDUCATION TO PROMOTE GREEN LITERACY AND SUSTAINABLE LIFESTYLES

Abstract

The global environmental crisis poses a major challenge that affects all aspects of human life and ecosystems. One of the efforts to address this issue is by enhancing green literacy and promoting sustainable lifestyles through education. Islamic education, with its ecotheological values embedded in the principles of tauhid, khalifah, mizan, and amanah, holds great potential in shaping a generation that is not only faithful but also environmentally conscious. However, previous studies have predominantly focused on normative–theological aspects and have not specifically offered an integrative model of Islamic ecotheology for strengthening green literacy and fostering sustainable lifestyle habits in Islamic educational institutions. This study aims to explore how the integration of Islamic ecotheological values within education can enhance ecological awareness and encourage sustainable living practices. Using a library research approach, this study examines relevant literature on Islamic ecotheology and its application in Islamic education. The findings highlight the importance of integrating Islamic ecotheological values into education to develop students’ character as responsible stewards of the environment and motivate them to adopt environmentally friendly lifestyles. This article contributes by complementing the shortcomings of previous studies through presenting a conceptual analysis and a framework for integrating Islamic ecotheological values into the Islamic education curriculum. In addition, this study emphasizes the urgency of developing an Islamic education curriculum that effectively incorporates ecotheological values, thereby fostering environmentally aware young generations who actively participate in environmental preservation.