Internalizing Islamic Values Through Religious Extracurricular Activities at an Indonesian Junior High School

Abstract

Rohani Islam (Rohis) extracurricular activities provide additional opportunities for religious discussion, worship practice, and social learning, but evidence from public junior high schools remains limited. This study describes how Islamic values are cultivated through Rohis activities at SMP Negeri 1 Kateman and identifies reported enabling conditions and constraints. A qualitative descriptive case study was conducted from 10 November 2025 to 10 February 2026. It drew on eight observation sessions, school documents, and interviews with seven informants: four students and three school informants (the Rohis adviser, Islamic Education (PAI) teacher, and principal). Each interview participant took part in eight interview sessions. The thesis does not describe how interviewees were selected. A 12-item yes/no checklist was summarized; nine student-focused indicators were analyzed separately from three program indicators. Across the nine indicators, 59 of 72 session-level entries were affirmative (81.94%). Belief in God and Islamic teachings was recorded in all eight sessions; courtesy and habitual worship in seven; and several participation and conduct indicators in six. Interview accounts described respectful interaction, mostly punctual attendance with occasional schedule-related lateness, responsibility and cooperation, and participation in social activities. These findings describe one school and do not establish individual-level prevalence or causal effects.