The Challenges of Islamic Religious Education in Schools/Madrasahs as a Pillar for Students' Moral and Ethical Development

Sayidah Rohmah; Mashfufatur Rohmah; Ifa Zumrotin; Nafaisal Ulumi

doi:10.62007/joupi.v4i2.882

Authors

Sayidah Rohmah Universitas Kiai Abdullah Faqih
Mashfufatur Rohmah Universitas Kiai Abdullah Faqih
Ifa Zumrotin Universitas Kiai Abdullah Faqih
Nafaisal Ulumi Universitas Kiai Abdullah Faqih

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.62007/joupi.v4i2.882

Keywords:

Islamic Religious Education, morals, ethics, student character, educational challenges.

Abstract

Abstract. Islamic Religious Education (PAI) has an important role as a pillar in shaping students’ morals and ethics in schools and madrasahs. However, in the era of globalization and digital technological development, the implementation of Islamic Religious Education faces various challenges that affect the effectiveness of character building among students. This article aims to analyze the challenges of Islamic Religious Education in shaping students’ morals and ethics within formal educational institutions. The method used in this study is library research by reviewing various journals, books, and previous studies related to Islamic Religious Education, adolescent moral development, and educational dynamics in the digital era. The findings show that the main challenges of Islamic Religious Education include the influence of social media and digital culture, the decline of social role models, limited innovation in teaching methods, and the lack of synergy between schools, families, and communities in students’ character development. In addition, some teachers still face difficulties in utilizing learning technologies that are relevant to the characteristics of the digital generation. Therefore, strengthening teachers’ competencies, developing value-based and technology-integrated learning innovations, and building sustainable educational collaboration are necessary so that Islamic Religious Education can continue to serve as the foundation for shaping students’ morals and ethics.

Keywords: Islamic Religious Education, morals, ethics, student character, educational challenges.

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