Religious Culture and Character Education: Strategies and Impacts in an Islamic Primary School

Fitri Wulandari; Rasyidah Rasyidah; Jamaluddin Jamaluddin; Muhammad Kosim; Wilrahmi Izati

doi:10.58485/jie.v5i1.594

Authors

Fitri Wulandari STAI Pengembangan Ilmu Al Qur'an Sumatera Barat, Indonesia
Rasyidah Rasyidah STAI Pengembangan Ilmu Al Qur'an Sumatera Barat, Indonesia
Jamaluddin Jamaluddin STAI Pengembangan Ilmu Al Qur'an Sumatera Barat, Indonesia
Muhammad Kosim Universitas Islam Negeri Imam Bonjol Padang, Indonesia
Wilrahmi Izati STAI Pengembangan Ilmu Al Qur'an Sumatera Barat, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.58485/jie.v5i1.594

Keywords:

Character education, religious culture, school culture, Islamic primary school

Abstract

Character education has become a strategic issue in education, particularly at the primary school level, in response to moral degradation and the weakening of ethical values in society. This study aims to analyze the implementation of religious culture in character education, including its forms, strategies, and impacts on students’ character development in an Islamic primary school. This study employed a qualitative research design with a case study approach. Data were collected through observations, interviews, and documentation involving school principals, teachers, and students. The data were analyzed using an interactive analysis model consisting of data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. Data validity was ensured through source and method triangulation. The findings indicate that religious culture is implemented through various religious habituation activities, teacher role modeling, and the strengthening of school culture integrated into daily practices. The implementation is carried out through three main strategies: structured and continuous practices, integration of religious values into school life, and early habituation of character values. These strategies effectively foster students’ religious values, discipline, responsibility, and politeness. The impact of religious culture is reflected not only in the school environment but also in students’ behavior within their families. In conclusion, religious culture serves as a strategic approach to strengthening character education, with sustainable implications for students’ character development in Islamic primary schools.

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