THE URGENCY OF CONTINUOUS COMPREHENSIVE RELIGIOUS LEARNING (ISLAM) FOR STUDENTS IN PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES (CASE STUDY AT PSDKU BRAWIJAYA UNIVERSITY KEDIRI)

Abstract

Religious education, especially Islam, has an
important role in shaping the character and morals of
students in public universities. However, in many
institutions, religious learning is still less comprehensive
and has not been integrated in a sustainable manner. This
has the potential to cause gaps in the understanding of
religious values that can affect students' attitudes and
behaviors amid the various moral challenges faced in the
modern era. This research aims to identify the importance
of comprehensive and sustainable Islamic religious
learning for students in public universities, as well as to
provide an overview of learning models that are effective
in forming a deep and applicable understanding of
religion. This research uses a qualitative method with a
case study approach. Data were collected through indepth interviews and observations of lecturers and
students in several classes of new students in semester 1.
Data analysis was carried out thematically to identify
important elements in sustainable religious learning. The
results show that continuous and comprehensive
religious learning enhances students' understanding of
Islamic values, encourages the formation of good
character, and helps students deal with moral issues in
their social environment. Consistent implementation of
learning is also proven to support the development of
students' integrity and social sensitivity