Islamic Religious Education and Islamic Character Development among Inmates in an Indonesian Correctional Institution
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https://doi.org/10.57255/jemast.v5i1.1827Keywords:
Correctional Education, Islamic Character Development, Islamic Religious Education, Religious Guidance, Social ReintegrationAbstract
Islamic religious education plays an important role in correctional settings, yet limited attention has been given to how such programs are organized and how inmates perceive their contribution to character development. This study examines the implementation of Islamic religious education and its implications for Islamic character development among inmates at Lowokwaru Class I Correctional Institution, Malang, Indonesia. A qualitative descriptive case-study design was employed, with data collected through observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation and analyzed using the Miles and Huberman framework of data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. The findings show that Islamic religious education was implemented through admission orientation, personality and independence development, structured religious learning, supervision, institutional collaboration, and periodic evaluation. Its implementation was supported by institutional leadership, religious facilities, and cooperation with external organizations, while limited teaching personnel, disciplinary problems, and inadequate facilities remained key constraints. Participants reported improvements in religious awareness, worship participation, discipline, and personal conduct. The study highlights the importance of structured educational management and sustained religious guidance in supporting character development and social reintegration within correctional institutions.
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