Evaluation of Project-Based Islamic Religious Education Learning to Enhance Students' Spiritual Competence at Al-Hikmah 1 Islamic Senior High School Benda Brebes

Faiz Adittian (Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Tarbiyah Al Hikmah Benda Brebes)
Novi Wulandari (Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Tarbiyah Al Hikmah Benda Brebes)
Nursuci Lusiyanti (Universitas Islam Negeri Siber Syekh Nurjati Cirebon)

Al'Ulum Jurnal Pendidikan Islam
Vol. 6, No. 2 September 2026

The aim of this study is to evaluate the implementation of project-based Islamic Religious Education at Al-Hikmah 1 Islamic Senior High School Benda Brebes (MA Al-Hikmah 1 Benda) and to examine its impact on improving students' spiritual and social competencies. This study employed a descriptive qualitative approach. The research participants consisted of the principal, Islamic Religious Education teachers. Data were collected through in-depth interviews and participatory observation. The findings indicate that: (1) the implementation of project-based Islamic Religious Education at MA Al-Hikmah 1 Benda has been effectively carried out through systematic stages of planning, implementation, and evaluation; (2) project-based learning has proven effective in enhancing students' spiritual competence, encompassing the dimensions of faith, religious observance, and noble character.