Community: Jurnal Hasil Penelitian dan Pengabdian Masyarakat
Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026): Jurnal Hasil Penelitian

The Role of Islamic Religious Education Teachers in Shaping Students' Religious Awareness at Muara Kulam State Junior High School, Ulu Rawas District, North Musi Rawas Regency

Fadia Cempaka (Program Studi Pendidikan Agama Islam Uin Sulthan Thaha Saifuddin Jambi)
Najmul Hayat (Program Studi Pendidikan Agama Islam Uin Sulthan Thaha Saifuddin Jambi)



Article Info

Publish Date
17 May 2026

Abstract

This study aims to examine the role of Islamic Education (PAI) teachers, the strategies employed, and the supporting and inhibiting factors in shaping students’ religious awareness at SMP Negeri Muara Kulam. This research uses a qualitative method with a descriptive approach, employing observation, interviews, and documentation techniques. The findings reveal that PAI teachers play a strategic role as educators, mentors, role models, and motivators in instilling religious values. The strategies include habituation of worship practices, exemplary behavior, moral advice, and integration of religious values into learning activities. Supporting factors include a conducive religious school environment and collaboration among stakeholders, while inhibiting factors involve low student motivation, external environmental influences, and lack of self-awareness. It is concluded that developing students’ religious awareness requires synergy between teachers, schools, families, and the social environment.

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Education Public Health Social Sciences

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FOCUS Community: Jurnal Hasil Penelitian dan Pengabdian Masyarakat (Journal of Research and Community Service) is a peer-reviewed journal published by Perkumpulan Dosen Tarbiyah Islam Indonesia (PDTII) and focuses on publishing articles resulting from research and community service carried out by ...