<![CDATA[This study shows that the strategies employed by Islamic Religious Education (PAI) teachers through planned and continuous religious activities play an important role in shaping students’ religious character. Through habituation and exemplary conduct, values of faith, piety, honesty, discipline, and responsibility can be effectively internalized, thereby creating a religious and harmonious school environment amid moral challenges and the negative influence of digital media.This research examines the strategies of Islamic Religious Education teachers in forming students’ religious character through religious activities at SMK Plus Khoiriyah Hasyim Tebuireng Jombang. The focus of the study includes: (1) identifying the strategies of PAI teachers in shaping students’ religious character; (2) describing religious activities implemented at SMK Plus Khoiriyah Hasyim Tebuireng Jombang; and (3) analyzing PAI teacher strategies in forming students’ religious character through religious activities at the school. This study employs a qualitative approach with a case study design to gain an in-depth understanding of the implementation of Islamic Religious Education in shaping students’ Islamic character at SMK Plus Khoiriyah Hasyim Tebuireng Jombang. Data were collected through interviews, observations, and documentation, and were analyzed descriptively. This approach was used to explore phenomena, behaviors, and experiences of the research subjects naturally according to field conditions. The results of this study aim to 1. Islamic Religious Education Teacher Strategy Islamic Religious Education teachers implement planned and sustainable strategies through learning, role models, religious environments, and religious activities to shape students' noble character. 2. Formation of Religious Character The formation of religious character takes place continuously through habituation, environment, and awareness of students in practicing Islamic values. 3. Religious Activities in Schools Religious activities are a means of internalizing the values of faith, piety, and noble character in the daily lives of students.]]>
