<![CDATA[This study was motivated by the socio-cultural challenges surrounding SMP Negeri 1 Secang, which is located near a traditional market and a bus terminal. These environmental conditions significantly influence the decline of students’ moral values and religious character. Although the area is surrounded by Islamic boarding schools, a gap remains between the presence of religious institutions and the daily behavior of students, which is often shaped by the street culture prevailing in the surrounding environment. This study aims to analyze the synergy between Islamic Religious Education (PAI) teachers and school culture in strengthening values education through religious habituation programs. This research employed a descriptive qualitative approach with a case study design. Data were collected through participant observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation. The data were analyzed through the processes of data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. The findings reveal that the synergy is established collaboratively, with PAI teachers acting as the primary drivers and designers of value-based content, while the school provides supportive policies and an organizational culture that facilitates the implementation of such values. The strengthening of values education is manifested through various religious habituation activities, including the recitation of Asmaul Husna in the morning, congregational prayers, daily supplications, and collective dhikr. This synergy has proven effective in creating a “cultural shield” that helps construct students’ religious identities amidst the heterogeneity and challenges of the surrounding social environment. The study recommends the formal codification of school culture policies to ensure the sustainability and preservation of these values over time.]]>
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