Analysis of Religious Programs in Developing Student Character: A Systematic Literature Review Study

Abstract

This research aims to analyze the role of religious programs in character development among students through a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) method using the PRISMA approach. Data was collected from 28 published articles spanning from 2020 to 2025, obtained through the Google Scholar database using the Publish or Perish (PoP) search engine. The analyzed articles were selected based on inclusion criteria covering religious topics in the context of character education and have undergone a peer review process. The analysis results show that religious programs, both intracurricular and extracurricular such as Islamic Spiritual Organization (Rohis), Qur\u27an memorization (tahfidzul Qur\u27an), Qur\u27anic recitation (tilawah), and other religious activities, significantly contribute to the internalization of moral, ethical, and religious values in students. Supporting factors include the school environment, teachers\u27 roles, parental support, and community involvement. The novelty of this study lies in the comprehensive mapping of religious programs\u27 contributions in shaping student character based on recent literature. Collaboration between schools and families becomes the main strategy in optimizing religious programs to produce students who are religious, have noble character, and are resilient in facing the challenges of the times