RELIGIOUS MODERATION AND SOCIAL RESILIENCE OF THE HINDU COMMUNITY IN SEMARANG CITY: A STUDY ON HARMONY IN URBAN MULTICULTURAL SOCIETY

I Ketut  Gunarta; I Nyoman Alit  Putrawan; I Nyoman  Subagia; Mo. Masrur; I Gd. Dedy Diana  Putra

doi:10.29121/shodhkosh.v7.i1.2026.7750

Authors

I Ketut Gunarta Department of Theology, Universitas Hindu Negeri I Gusti Bagus Sugriwa Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia
I Nyoman Alit Putrawan Department of Religious Studies, Universitas Hindu Negeri I Gusti Bagus Sugriwa Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia
I Nyoman Subagia Department of Religious Studies, Universitas Hindu Negeri I Gusti Bagus Sugriwa Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia
Mo. Masrur Department of Quranic Science and Interpretation, Universitas Islam Negeri Walisongo Semarang, Indonesia
I Gd. Dedy Diana Putra Department of Teacher Professional Education, Universitas Hindu Negeri I Gusti Bagus Sugriwa Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.29121/shodhkosh.v7.i1.2026.7750

Keywords:

Religious Moderation, Social Resilience, Hindu Minority Community, Urban Pluralism, Semarang City

Abstract [English]

Semarang City is a major urban center in Indonesia characterized by multicultural diversity and religious heterogeneity, including Islam, Christianity, Catholicism, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Confucianism. Within this plural context, the Hindu community, although a minority, demonstrates notable social resilience and the practical application of religious moderation. This study aims to analyze how religious moderation strengthens the social resilience of the Hindu community in Semarang. Using a qualitative descriptive approach with a case study method, the research focuses on Balinese Hindu migrants and Javanese Hindus in Dusun Kongkong, Mijen District. Data were collected through participatory observation, in-depth interviews, documentation, and analysis of official reports and academic sources, and analyzed using the Miles and Huberman interactive model. The findings show that religious moderation is reflected in the application of core Hindu teachings such as Tri Hita Karana, Tat Twam Asi, and Wasudewa Kutumbhakam, which emphasize harmony, tolerance, and respect for diversity. Social resilience is strengthened through internal solidarity, cultural adaptation, interfaith dialogue, and the use of social media for education and outreach. Pura Agung Giri Natha functions as an inclusive spiritual and social space that supports interreligious interaction. This study highlights the integration of theological values with social strategies in addressing urban challenges and strengthening minority resilience. The hybrid identity of the Hindu community, combining Balinese and Javanese traditions, reflects adaptive cultural resilience. In conclusion, religious moderation serves as a practical and transformative approach in fostering social cohesion and interreligious harmony in a diverse urban society.

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