Takāful Al-Ijtimā: Model Development of Religious Character Education

Abstract

The research aims to: describe and understand the strategy of Pondok Pesantren Manbaul Ulum Bondowoso in conducting religious character education through takāful al-ijtimā, describe and analyze the design model, implementation of the model, and implications of takāful al-ijtimā as a model of religious character education for the students. This study uses a qualitative approach with a case study research design. Data collection techniques include documentation, interviews, and participatory observation. The study also generates data analyzed using a descriptive model with steps: data collection, data condensation, data presentation, and conclusion. The results of the study are: (1) There are three strategies in the implementation of takāful al-ijtimā, namely through introduction, learning, and habituation. (2) In the implementation of takāful al-ijtimā, the students become part of the actors who are free to be creative. This means they are not only participants but also the most important part of the implementation of takāful al-ijtimā, because agreements among students determine various activities; (3) Activities in takāful al-ijtimā are designed not only as enjoyable outdoor learning but also implemented for the benefit of the community, namely: Community Development, Teaching at TPQ and Madrasah, Village Observation and Exploration, Financing Assistance and Social Rehabilitation, Alumni Development; (4) The implications of takāful al-ijtimā are manifested through the attitudes, behaviors, and skills of the students.