The Development Of Students’ Religious Character Through Religious Practices At SMPN 1 Gunungsari

Abstract

This study aims to identify the religious character values instilled, the process of religious character development through religious practices, and the religious character of pupils following the implementation of religious practices at SMPN 1 Gunungsari. The study employs a qualitative approach using a case study design. Data were collected through observation, interviews, and documentation, and were subsequently analysed using the Miles and Huberman model. The results of the study indicate that the religious character values instilled include honesty, discipline, responsibility, religious tolerance, and respect for teachers and parents. The formation of religious character is carried out through religious habit-forming activities such as Iqro Fajar, congregational Duha prayer, congregational Zuhr prayer, and IMTAQ activities. Following the implementation of these practices, pupils demonstrated positive changes in the form of increased discipline and devotion to worship, steadfastness, religious awareness, religious understanding, worship skills, and good manners. However, these changes have not been uniform, as they are influenced by family factors, the environment, habits at home, and the motivation and awareness of each student. Therefore, support from the school, family, and the wider community is required in the development of students’ religious character.