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Cultivating the Soul in Public Education: Internalizing Islamic Values Through School Culture to Construct Student Moral Character Mohammad Iqbal; Ahmad Sukandar
Journal of Science and Education (JSE) Vol. 6 No. 2.1 (2026): Special Collection for Universitas Islam Nusantara
Publisher : CV. Media Digital Publikasi Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58905/jse.v6i2.1.713

Abstract

In the midst of global moral decadence and the digital crisis affecting youth, the integration of religious values within public education has become a critical pedagogical imperative. This study investigates the processes, strategies, and impacts of internalizing Islamic values through school culture at SMP Negeri 3 Cianjur and SMP Negeri 4 Cianjur, Indonesia. Utilizing a qualitative case study approach with a descriptive-narrative design, data were gathered through participant observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation. The study analyzes how these public institutions transcend secular limitations by embedding religious praxis into the hidden curriculum. The findings reveal a multi-layered internalization strategy: (1) Uswah Hasanah (exemplary role modeling) by educators; (2) Structural habituation of rituals (congregational prayers, Quranic literacy); and (3) Environmental conditioning through Islamic-based regulations. The research concludes that the efficacy of moral formation relies not on dogmatic instruction, but on a symbiotic ecosystem involving school policy, teacher integrity, and parental synergy. These findings offer a reproducible model for value-based education in state-run schools facing modernization challenges.
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