Challenges and opportunities in the process of learning Islam is not uncommon to find throughout the history of education took place. However, improving education quality is strongly affected by its management , besides the extent to which education is able to empower all related elements and influence on education. In the context of Islamic learning, the Qur’an is the main source of reference in developing learning materials. Therefore, religious learning is very important, in addition to being part of the process of forming noble morals, it is expected to be able to be the main foundation in increasing the degree and dignity of students as children of the nation.Contextual religious (Islamic) learning in Madrasah Diniyah, is one alternative to produce capable, competent and professional human beings, and must start from the lowest level of education, that ismadrasah diniyah awaliyah. This paper aims to put forward several concepts about the contextual learning of Islam in madrasah diniyah, through various relevant references. The discussion includes: the concept of contextual learning, elements and characteristics of contextual learning, focus and strategy and the application of religious learning with a contextual approach in the classroom.
Volume 12 | Issue 2
Pages: 3326-3332
DOI: 10.5373/JARDCS/V12I2/S20201455