Vol 13 Issue 2 April 2026-June 2026
Ida Maiyanti A. Rajamuddin, Muhammad Saleh Intang, Adnan
Abstract: Amidst the massive flow of technological transformation, the world of education faces an anomaly in the form of ethical disparity, where students' digital technical skills are not accompanied by adequate moral maturity. This article examines the urgency of revitalizing religious education as an ethical anchor to mitigate character degradation in cyberspace, such as cyberbullying, hoaxes, and the loss of empathy. Using a qualitative approach through library research and content analysis, this study dissects the phenomenon of digital deindividuation that often erodes students' self-control due to anonymity in cyberspace. The theoretical framework used integrates Media Ecology Theory, Virtue Ethics, and Critical Pedagogy. The results of the study indicate that the revitalization of religious education must address three fundamental aspects: (1) curriculum reconstruction through the development of contextual Digital Fiqh, (2) pedagogical transformation from an indoctrination pattern to a dialogical-reflective one, and (3) strengthening self-filtering mechanisms based on transcendental awareness (Ihsan). This article concludes that progressive religious education serves not only as a ritual transfer of knowledge, but as a moral operating system that equips students with digital empathy and integrity. The synergy between teacher role models, an adaptive curriculum, and religious internal controls is key to producing digital citizens who excel intellectually and have strong character.
Keywords: Revitalization of Religious Education, Digital Character, Cyber Ethics, Transformative Pedagogy, Religious Literacy.
Title: Revitalizing Religious Education as an Ethical Foundation for Transforming Student Character in the Digital Era
Author: Ida Maiyanti A. Rajamuddin, Muhammad Saleh Intang, Adnan
International Journal of Recent Research in Social Sciences and Humanities (IJRRSSH)
ISSN 2349-7831
Vol. 13, Issue 2, April 2026 - June 2026
Page No: 5-15
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Published Date: 27-May-2026