Religious Character Education in Elementary Schools

Abstract

This research aims to understand, examine, and describe the implementation of religious character education in State Elementary School 1 Kutawis, Bukateja District, Purbalingga Regency. The research employs a qualitative descriptive approach and involves the school principal, teachers, and students as participants. Data collection techniques include literature review, interviews, observations, and documentation. The data analysis techniques comprise data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions.The results of implementing religious character education in State Elementary School 1 Kutawis are carried out through the following methods: (1) creating a character education program, (2) implementing school and classroom rules, (3) conducting habituation activities at school, such as performing Dhuha prayers in congregation, reading short verses from the Quran, reciting the Asmaul Husna, and performing Zuhr prayers in congregation; (4) monitoring religious activities at home through activity logbooks; (5) involving parents; (6) engaging the school committee; and (7) creating a conducive classroom atmosphere.