MUSLIM TEACHERS WORKING IN CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS: A PORTRAIT OF RELIGIOUS MODERATION IN MAKASSAR

Faith-based schools are still debated since it does not teach students pluralism. While in Indonesia, such growing rapidly due to parents' concern about the minimal time for religious study public schools. In Makassar, Islamic most significant number, but certain Muslim teachers decide work Christian This focused on exploring their reasons and connecting them concept of Religious Moderation issued by The Indonesian Ministry Affairs. As a qualitative descriptive, this research used semi-structured interview method describe participants' experiences in-depth. two four indicators Moderation, tolerance national commitment, framework discussing implementation results show that because nothing against Islam, high salary, teacher capacity building. Moreover, while teaching at school, participants found identities identified through Arabic names. However, affect professionalism. A harmonious relationship is shown between teachers. They represent tolerance, including allowing perform Friday prayers wishing Merry Christmas. Furthermore, indicate commitment professionally regardless religion as regulated basic consensus Pancasila. Thus, faith-based school critical supporting plurality Indonesia