al-Afkar, Journal For Islamic Studies
Vol. 9 No. 2 (2026)

Strengthening Soft Skills Through Character Education Based On Religious Values In Vocational High Schools

Dede Taufik N (Institut Agama Islam Tasikmalaya, Indonesia)
Yani Mulyani (Institut Agama Islam Tasikmalaya, Indonesia)
Muhamad Roikhan (Institut Agama Islam Tasikmalaya, Indonesia)
Ai Wasliyah (Institut Agama Islam Tasikmalaya, Indonesia)
Yeni Heryani (Institut Agama Islam Tasikmalaya, Indonesia)
Dede Aji Mardani (Institut Agama Islam Tasikmalaya, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
18 Aug 2026

Abstract

The motto of Vocational High School (SMK) known as SMK can, is interpreted that vocational school graduates can work in industry or the world of work, can continue their studies at university and can be entrepreneurs, or what is widely known as BMW. This study uses a qualitative approach with a descriptive type of research, to describe the development of soft skills through character education programs in the learning system in Vocational High Schools (SMK). The vocational schools that were used as the object of research were SMKN 1, SMKN 2, SKMN 3 AND SMKN 4. In order to instill character education in students, a set of program forms are needed, which are contained in the Education Unit Curriculum (KSP), as for its form; in the form of curriculum structure, curriculum content, integration in subjects, school culture and in the learning process. Each form of program has a function and meaning in order to shape the character and personality of students that leads to the development of soft skills. From the analysis of the data, it can be said that the ability of students' soft skills can develop well through several character education programs. The programs that are the levers for success in developing soft skills are memorizing and reading the Quran, weekly recitations/cults, Istighosah, Asmaul Husna Reading, Habituation of Dhuha Prayer and Mandatory Prayer, Botram (eating together, holding a National Event with the theme of education, morals and health.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

Afkar_Journal

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Subject

Social Sciences

Description

al-Afkar, Journal for Islamic Studies is published by Association of Secondment Lecturers (Asosiasi Dosen DPK) UIN Sunan Gunung Djati Bandung Indonesia. Focus of al-Afkar, Journal for Islamic Studies is on publishing original empirical research articles and theoretical reviews of Islamic Studies, ...