Analysis The Application of The PAI Curriculum to The Formation of Islamic Character of Students at Panca Budi Middle School in Medan

Abstract

The shift in national morals in Indonesia should be a concern in this modern era. Therefore, the implementation of character-based education is not limited to the government's responsibility through formal education, but the main and first education is informal education, namely the family, and non-formal education, namely the community. The aim of this research is to analyze the application of the Islamic religious education curriculum to the formation of Islamic character at Panca Budi Middle School students in Medan. The research approach used is a qualitative approach. This research was conducted at Panca Budi Middle School, Medan. The research subjects were school principals, teachers, employees and students. Data collection techniques were carried out using interview, observation and documentation methods. The results of the research can be concluded that the application of the Islamic religious education (PAI) curriculum to the formation of Islamic character in Panca Budi Middle School students in Medan has gone according to plan, for example praying before studying and continuing with the learning process. The Islamic character referred to is the character of being religious, honest, caring about the environment and having a social spirit.