ISLAMIC STUDIES AS A FOUNDATION FOR CHARACTER EDUCATION IN BUILDING ETHICAL AND SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE STUDENTS

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Islamic Studies, Character Education, Islamic Morality, Students, Social Responsibility

Abstract

This article discusses Islamic Studies as a foundation for character education in building ethical and socially responsible students. In higher education, students are not only expected to master academic knowledge and professional skills, but also to develop moral integrity, social sensitivity, and spiritual awareness. Islamic Studies has an important role in shaping these values because it introduces students to the comprehensive teachings of Islam, including faith, worship, morality, law, and civilization. This article uses a qualitative library research method by analyzing relevant literature on Islamic Studies, character education, Islamic morality, and student development. The findings show that Islamic Studies contributes to character education by strengthening students’ understanding of moral responsibility, social ethics, honesty, discipline, tolerance, and concern for others. Islamic Studies also provides a spiritual and ethical framework that guides students in making decisions and responding to social problems. Therefore, Islamic Studies should not be positioned merely as a theoretical religious course, but as a transformative academic subject that shapes students’ personality, ethical awareness, and social responsibility

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Published

2026-06-25

How to Cite

ISLAMIC STUDIES AS A FOUNDATION FOR CHARACTER EDUCATION IN BUILDING ETHICAL AND SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE STUDENTS. (2026). AL-MANSHUBAT: Journal of Integrated Islamic Scholarship, 1(1), 299-305. https://journal.takamulilmu.com/index.php/almanshubat/article/view/32