Islamic Education Integration in the Independent Curriculum: A Character-Building Strategy for Students in Society 5.0

Zainudin Zainudin; Anwar  Fathoni; Akwam Akwam

doi:10.55849/attasyrih.v11i2.339

Authors

Zainudin Zainudin Institut Agama Islam Nusantara Ash-Shiddiqiyah
Anwar Fathoni STIT Makrifatul Ilmi Bengkulu Selatan
Akwam Akwam Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Tarbiyah YPI Lahat

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55849/attasyrih.v11i2.339

Keywords:

Islamic Education, Independent Curriculum, Character Building, Society 5.0, Educational Integration

Abstract

The transformation of education in the Society 5.0 era demands an adaptive curriculum that emphasizes not only knowledge acquisition but also character development. This study explores the integration of Islamic education into the Independent Curriculum (Kurikulum Merdeka) as a strategy to strengthen student character formation in Indonesia. Employing a qualitative literature review approach, this research critically analyzes the philosophical foundations of Islamic education, its alignment with the Independent Curriculum, and the implications for fostering adaptive, ethical, and socially responsible learners. The findings highlight that Islamic values such as honesty, discipline, empathy, and responsibility can be systematically embedded in the Independent Curriculum through thematic learning, project-based activities, and holistic character education. The integration ensures that students are not only academically competent but also morally grounded and socially aware in responding to the complexities of Society 5.0. This study concludes that the synergy between Islamic education and the Independent Curriculum is pivotal in creating a generation of students who embody both intellectual capacity and noble character.

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