pdf The Role of Madrasah in Shaping Character and Islamic Knowledge

Abstract

Research Objectives - This study aims to analyze the role of madrasah as an Islamic educational institution in shaping students’ character and developing their Islamic knowledge through the systemic integration of curriculum, institutional culture, and teacher exemplarity.

Method - The study employs a qualitative approach with a descriptive-conceptual design based on a literature review. Data analysis is conducted using the interactive model of Miles, Huberman, and Saldaña, involving data reduction, thematic presentation, and inductive conclusion drawin.

Research Findings - The findings indicate that the effectiveness of madrasah in fostering Islamic character is influenced by the integration of Islamic values into general subjects, habituation of religious practices, and teacher exemplarity as moral figures. A religious and collective institutional culture strengthens value internalization through social capital mechanisms and shared norms. The development of Islamic knowledge is carried out in an integrated manner with general knowledge, thereby avoiding epistemological dichotomies and producing graduates with a balanced intellectual-spiritual identit.

Theory and Practical Implications - Theoretically, this study reinforces the integrative Islamic education paradigm, positioning the madrasah as an ecosystem for simultaneous character formation and knowledge development. In terms of policy, it highlights the need to strengthen teacher professionalism, innovate integrated curricula, and provide managerial support to optimize madrasah functions.

Novelty - The novelty of this study lies in its holistic analytical framework that integrates madrasah structures, culture, and pedagogical practices into a single conceptual model of character education and Islamic knowledge developmen.