Content Analysis of the Textbooks Entitled  Religion and Life Secondary School Textbook: Islamic Unity Parameter

The aim of this study is to investigate and analyze the content of the ‘Religion and Life’ secondary school textbook with regard to Islamic unity parameters. The approach in this study is mixed method approach and the measurement instrument is documentary (high school books for the course of religion and life) and the date collection is content analysis. The findings indicate that the Islamic unity parameters are as follows: common fundamentals of religion, common secondary principles of religion, common customs, Islamic morality, and common history. The research shows that only some of the Islamic unity parameters are discussed in these books. It is suggested that these books be reconsider for the inclusion of some of the parameters which would make Shiite students more familiar with other Islamic sects.