He Existence of Bobato in the World and the Hereafter (Nobility) of the Sultanate of Ternate in Facing the Pull of Tradition and Modernity

This research discussed the existence of the Bobato World and Hereafter (Nobility) of the Sultanate of Ternate in facing the pull of tradition and modernity. The process of introducing the values of modernity in Ternate was initially marked by the presence of the Portuguese, Spanish, Dutch and the Japanese occupation by opening public schools in Ternate and several other areas in the North Maluku region. In general, modernity is introduced to the people of Ternate through education. In addition, modernity was carried out through the formation of social and political institutions by intellectual figures and Ternate nobles. Through education (schools) and socio-political institutions, the new ideas are channeled to the people of Ternate. The formation of socio-political organizations and community participation, both in the past and present by the strong nobles is a development of modernity that is taking place in Ternate.