THE EFFECTIVENESS OF ISLAMIC RELIGIOUS EDUCATION IN THE FORMATION OF THE RELIGIOUS CHARACTER OF THE STUDENTS IN THE DIGITAL ERA

Abstract

This study aims to determine whether Islamic Religious Education is effective in shaping religious character. Islamic Religious Education (PAI) has an important role in shaping students' religious character, including faith, piety and noble character. However, in the digital era, challenges such as exposure to negative content and the influence of popular culture threaten religious values. This study uses a descriptive qualitative method through interview techniques, observation and literature analysis, examining the effectiveness of PAI in shaping religious character amid technological advances. The results showed that PAI is able to shape religious character through the integration of cognitive, affective and psychomotor. Digital technology can be an effective tool if used optimally such as e-learning and educational social media. However, curriculum adaptation, teacher training and strict supervision of students' use of technology are needed. This study concludes that the synergy between PAI and digital technology as well as the support from various parties is very important to form a religious and characterful young generation despite some challenges of the digital era. However, the presence of PAI can form the religious character of students..