STRATEGI GURU AKIDAH AKHLAK DALAM MEMBENTUK KARAKTER RELIGIUS SISWA DI MADRASAH ALIYAH KABUPATEN MALANG

Abstract

Students’ religious character is one indicator of educational success in madrasah, particularly amid growing concerns over adolescent moral issues such as weak discipline, impolite conduct, and low concern for the school environment. Aqidah Akhlak teachers hold a central position in fostering such character through role modelling, habituation, and continuous supervision. This article examines the efforts and strategies undertaken by Aqidah Akhlak teachers at Madrasah Aliyah Kabupaten Malang, in shaping students’ religious character, as well as the supporting and inhibiting factors involved. A descriptive qualitative approach with a case-study design was employed. Data were gathered through participant observation, in-depth interviews with school stakeholders, and documentation review, then analyzed through data reduction, display, and conclusion drawing. The findings show that religious-character formation is carried out through teachers’ exemplary conduct, habituation of worship practices and the 5S culture (Smile, Greet, Salute, Polite, Courteous), consistent enforcement of school rules, and ongoing guidance and monitoring of student behavior. Supporting factors include solid cooperation among teachers, adequate facilities, and community trust in the madrasah, while inhibiting factors include low student awareness, negative peer and social-media influence, and insufficient family attention. The study concludes that shaping students’ religious character requires sustained synergy among the school, family, and community.