Journal of Educational Sciences
Vol. 10 No. 7 (2026): Journal of Educational Sciences

Model of Controlling System for Religious Programs in Public Schools: A Case Study at SMA Negeri 1 Rambutan Banyuasin

Juanda Firzal (Program Pascasarjana, Universitas Islam Negeri Raden Fatah Palembang, Palembang, 30126, Indonesia)
Asri Karolina (Program Pascasarjana, Universitas Islam Negeri Raden Fatah Palembang, Palembang, 30126, Indonesia)
Afriantoni Afriantoni (Program Pascasarjana, Universitas Islam Negeri Raden Fatah Palembang, Palembang, 30126, Indonesia)
Yuniar Yuniar (Program Pascasarjana, Universitas Islam Negeri Raden Fatah Palembang, Palembang, 30126, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
05 Jul 2026

Abstract

This study examines the controlling system of religious programs in public schools through a case study at SMA Negeri 1 Rambutan Banyuasin. As a public educational institution, the school is responsible for fostering students’ religious values, character, and moral development alongside academic achievement. The research employed a qualitative phenomenological approach with a case study design. Data were collected through observations, in-depth interviews, and documentation involving the principal, vice principal, head of the religious program, and Islamic education teachers. The findings reveal that religious activities are implemented systematically through daily, weekly, monthly, and incidental programs, including collective prayers, congregational Dhuhr and Dhuha prayers, Qur’an recitation, Rohis mentoring, Friday religious discussions, and Islamic holiday commemorations. These activities encourage students to develop religious habits, discipline, responsibility, tolerance, and social awareness. The controlling system is carried out through integrated planning, coordination among school personnel, routine monitoring, periodic evaluation, stakeholder involvement, teacher role modeling, and continuous reflection to improve program quality. Although the implementation faces challenges such as limited human resources, inconsistent monitoring, and the lack of digitalized supervision, the overall system effectively supports students’ spiritual and character development. The study proposes a school-based religious governance model that can serve as a practical reference for other public schools seeking to strengthen character education through structured and sustainable religious programs.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

JES

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Subject

Religion Humanities Education Library & Information Science Other

Description

JES publishes original articles on the latest issues and trends occurring regionally and internationally in the educational sciences with the aim to advance our knowledge both in term of theory and practice. Moreover, this journal also covers the issues concerned with the following special sections: ...