Keywords:
multicultural education
moral values
educational communication
cultural diversity
student development
religious understanding

  • Abstract

    This systematic literature review examines the role of character education in fostering tolerance within educational settings. Through a comprehensive analysis of 37 articles from the Scopus database spanning 2014-2024, this study investigates how character education programs contribute to developing tolerant attitudes and behaviors among students. The review employed a systematic methodology using specific keywords related to character education and tolerance, focusing on articles within the social sciences field. The results indicate a significant concentration of research from Indonesia, followed by the United States and Russian Federation, suggesting regional variations in approaches to tolerance-based character education. Key findings highlight the importance of integrating cultural values, religious understanding, and digital literacy in character education programs. The analysis reveals that successful character education initiatives typically incorporate multicultural perspectives, employ interactive teaching methods, and emphasize the development of empathy and cultural awareness. This review contributes to the understanding of effective strategies for implementing character education programs that promote tolerance in increasingly diverse educational environments.

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Sitanggang, A. O., Lubis, D. P., Muljono, P., & Pramono, F. (2025). A systematic literature review: Character education to build tolerance. Multidisciplinary Reviews, 8(10), 2025201. https://doi.org/10.31893/multirev.2025201
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