Dialogic Learning Model of Islamic Religious Education in Kudus Pesantren: Building Islamic Character in the Challenges of the Digital Era

Authors

  • Mohammad Aenur Rohman Universitas Islam Negeri Sunan Kudus, Indonesia
  • Muhammad Wazid Husni Universitas Islam Negeri Sunan Kudus, Indonesia
  • Nazih Sadatul Kahfi SMA Negeri 3 Semarang, Indonesia
  • Lista Nur Sholikhah SMP Qur’an Terpadu Darul Musthofa Annawa, Indonesia
  • Muhammad Mukhlis Universitas Islam Negeri Sunan Kudus, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51468/jpi.v8i2.1722

Keywords:

Dialogic Learning, Islamic Religious Education, Islamic Character, Digital Era

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the dialogic learning model in Islamic Religious Education at Raudlatul Muta’allimin Islamic Boarding School, Jagalan, Kudus, in fostering students’ Islamic character amid the challenges of the digital era. This study employs a qualitative approach using a field research method. Data were collected through participant observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation, then analyzed using the Miles and Huberman interactive model, which involves data condensation, data display, and conclusion drawing. Data validity was established through source and method triangulation. The findings reveal that dialogic learning through halaqah, sorogan, and bandongan methods serves not only as a means of transmitting religious knowledge but also as a medium for internalizing moral values through direct interactions between teachers and students. The formation of Islamic character is grounded in three main elements: scholarly transmission (sanad), spiritual blessing (barakah), and teacher role modeling (uswatun hasanah), which reinforce the values of reverence for teachers (ta’dzim), humility (tawadhu’), and devoted service (khidmah). However, technological developments in the digital era pose challenges, including learning distractions, reduced face-to-face interaction, and the weakening of role-modeling processes. This study concludes that integrating a neo-traditional learning model through a blended learning approach offers an adaptive strategy for preserving the educational values of Islamic boarding schools. Face-to-face learning should remain the primary approach to character formation, while digital technology should be utilized as a complementary tool to strengthen religious knowledge and broaden access to learning.

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2026-10-18

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Mohammad Aenur Rohman, Muhammad Wazid Husni, Nazih Sadatul Kahfi, Lista Nur Sholikhah, & Muhammad Mukhlis. (2026). Dialogic Learning Model of Islamic Religious Education in Kudus Pesantren: Building Islamic Character in the Challenges of the Digital Era. At Turots: Jurnal Pendidikan Islam, 8(2), 2427–2444. https://doi.org/10.51468/jpi.v8i2.1722