pdf Problems and Strategic Improvements in the Teaching of Islamic Religious Education in Public Universities
Keywords:
Islamic Religious Education, Public Universities, Learning Problems, Curriculum, Methodological InnovationAbstract
Research Objectives - To identify the main problems, causal factors, and formulate improvement strategies for Islamic Religious Education (IRE) learning in general universities.
Method - This study uses a qualitative approach with a case study design to deeply explore the perceptions of students and lecturers regarding the effectiveness of IRE learning. Data were obtained through in-depth interviews, focus group discussions (FGDs), and curriculum document analysis, and then analyzed using the thematic analysis technique based on the framework of Miles, Huberman, and Saldaña.
Research Findings - The study identified five main problems in IRE learning: an irrelevant curriculum, limited facilities and resources, unequal educational access, low quality of teaching and research, and weak relevance to societal needs. The causal factors for these problems stemmed from low student interest, an unsupportive campus environment, and suboptimal lecturer competence. This condition implies a low effectiveness of learning and a limited contribution of IRE to student character development.
Theory and Practical Implications - The implications suggest that reforming IRE learning should be directed toward curriculum renewal, innovation in technology-based methods, and improving lecturer competence to align with contemporary demands. This research also provides input for inter-ministerial policies in synchronizing the management of IRE courses in general universities.
Novelty - The novelty of this research lies in its focus on general universities with a heterogeneous student body and a comparative analysis across departments, which has not been extensively studied before.
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