STRATEGI MEMBANGUN KECERDASAN SPIRITUAL MELALUI BUDAYA RELIGIUS DI SMP NEGERI 13 MALANG

Abstract

This study addresses the urgent issue of declining morality, weakened religious awareness, and insufficient spiritual understanding among students in the era of globalization. Positioned within the field of Islamic education, this research focuses on the strategy of building spiritual intelligence through religious culture at SMPN 13 Malang. Using a qualitative case study approach, data were collected through interviews, observations, and documentation involving school leaders, teachers of Islamic education, and students. Data analysis employed the Miles and Huberman interactive model, supported by triangulation to ensure validity. The findings reveal that the school formalizes its strategy through structured daily, weekly, and annual programs such as congregational prayers, Friday charity, Islamic holiday commemorations, and Ramadan activities. The implementation is carried out consistently and collaboratively by teachers, students, and school staff. The main implications are the development of students’ awareness in performing worship, their growing attitudes of generosity and social care, and their improved discipline, responsibility, and leadership. These results demonstrate that religious culture, when systematically applied, effectively strengthens students’ spiritual intelligence and contributes to character building in contemporary education.