Cultural Da’wah Management in Building Interreligious Tolerance: A Case Study of Tjoe Tik Kiong Temple, Pasuruan

Abstract

This study examines the dynamics of interreligious tolerance at Tjoe Tik Kiong Temple in Pasuruan, a Tri Dharma temple that has long existed as part of the city’s socio-religious landscape. Using a qualitative-descriptive case-study approach, data were obtained through participant observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation involving key temple administrators and members of the surrounding community. The study analyzes forms of interreligious interaction, factors that shape tolerance, the scope of responsibility, freedom, and fairness, the Indonesian socio-religious context, and strategies for preventing prejudice and discrimination. The findings show that tolerance is practiced through everyday social contact and cross-religious cooperation, including Ramadan gatherings, food and basic-needs distribution, mutual assistance, social visits, and participation in cultural celebrations. Cultural-theological, institutional, and psychological factors interact in shaping tolerant attitudes. The study argues that tolerance is not produced by religious doctrine alone, but also by sustained interaction, exemplary community leadership, inclusive social norms, and responsive public institutions. These findings support the development of culturally grounded da’wah management in plural communities.