Syaifudin Zuhri, Siti Wahyuni

Islamic Religious Education and Its Role in Shaping Students’ Morality in The Age of Society 5.0

Introduction

Islamic religious education and its role in shaping students’ morality in the age of society 5.0. Explore Islamic Religious Education's crucial role in shaping student morality in Society 5.0. This study analyzes IRE's impact, challenges, and strategies for resilient generations.

Abstract

The growing concern over moral decline underscores the strategic role of Islamic Religious Education (IRE) in public schools, particularly in the context of Society 5.0, characterized by technological integration and shifting social values. This study employs a literature review approach to analyze the role of IRE in fostering students’ morality, with a focus on teacher competence, instructional methods, challenges, and strengthening strategies. The findings suggest that IRE contributes to mitigating moral decline through teachers’ exemplary conduct, technology-enhanced pedagogies, and reinforcement of Islamic values. However, challenges remain, including the pervasive influence of digital culture, limited student engagement, and teachers’ insufficient digital literacy. To address these issues, strengthening strategies such as teacher professional development, technology integration in IRE, and community collaboration are essential. The study concludes that optimizing IRE through a holistic approach is crucial for cultivating morally resilient generations in the era of Society 5.0.

Review

This paper addresses a highly pertinent and critical issue: the role of Islamic Religious Education (IRE) in fostering student morality amidst the complexities and technological advancements of Society 5.0. The study effectively highlights the growing concern over moral decline and positions IRE as a strategic intervention, an important and timely discussion. By focusing on teacher competence, instructional methods, and associated challenges, the authors demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the multifaceted nature of moral education in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. The choice of a literature review approach is appropriate for synthesizing existing knowledge and identifying key themes within this important interdisciplinary domain. The abstract effectively summarizes key findings, indicating that IRE contributes significantly to mitigating moral decline through exemplary teacher conduct, technology-enhanced pedagogies, and the reinforcement of Islamic values. These positive contributions are balanced by an honest assessment of prevailing challenges, such as the pervasive influence of digital culture, limited student engagement with traditional methods, and teachers' insufficient digital literacy—issues common across many educational systems today. The proposed strengthening strategies, including teacher professional development, purposeful technology integration, and community collaboration, are well-considered and offer practical pathways for optimizing IRE's impact. In conclusion, this study offers valuable insights into the dynamic interplay between IRE and moral development in the context of Society 5.0. While the abstract points to a robust literature review, future empirical research, such as qualitative studies exploring student and teacher perspectives or quantitative assessments of the proposed strengthening strategies, would further enrich this critical area. Nevertheless, the paper's emphasis on a holistic approach to cultivating morally resilient generations is a strong and commendable call to action, providing a solid foundation for educators and policymakers seeking to enhance IRE's effectiveness in the digital age.

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