Optimization of Multicultural Islamic Education in Building Student Character

Abstract

This study aims to reveal Multicultural Islamic Education in building student character in terms of personal character, human character and national character which is systemized in a boarding school education for four years. The research used qualitative-phenomenological approach at the Al-Hikam Student Islamic Boarding School, Malang Indonesia. Data collection by using in-depth interviews, observations and documents involving all students, several ustadz councils and caregivers which is taken purposively. The results of this study indicate that after taking boarding school education, students have personal characteristics of independence, humility, honesty and love of knowledge. Human characters such as mutual cooperation, respect for the opinions of others, deliberation and love. National characters such as tolerance, equality, justice and non-violence.