Year: 2026
Type: article
Abstract: General Background Cultivating religious character constitutes a fundamental dimension of Islamic education aimed at instilling profound moral values within youth. Specific Background SMK Negeri 1 Surabaya systematically implements a Qur'an Reading and Writing (BTQ) program to promote continuous spiritual habituation alongside its technical vocational curriculum. Knowledge Gap Although numerous studies examine identical programs as basic literacy training, qualitative research analyzing specific managerial executions for establishing a sustainable spiritual habitus remains highly limited. Aims This study investigates the administrative execution of the BTQ program and its subsequent role in cultivating a stable religious habitus among vocational students. Results Employing a qualitative case study design involving teachers and students, the analysis reveals that administrators adaptively utilize robust planning, organizing, implementation, and control functions. The framework prioritizes consistent spiritual practices within a humanistic learning environment, heavily supported by strong educator commitment and progressive institutional policies. However, execution faces notable operational challenges, including severely restricted time allocations and highly diverse student proficiencies. Novelty This research distinctly positions the curriculum beyond mere literacy development, demonstrating how targeted educational administration translates routine practices into an enduring institutional culture. Implications Vocational institutions must formally integrate and sustain humanistic spiritual habituation systems to successfully balance technical skills training with essential moral grounding. Highlights: A humanistic learning environment successfully translates routine spiritual practices into enduring institutional character. Strong educator commitment and administrative policies effectively support the consistent execution of moral education. Technical institutions face significant challenges regarding restricted time allocations and diverse student proficiencies during implementation. Keywords: Spiritual Development, Institutional Administration, Character Education, Literacy Training; Moral Grounding
Authors: Choirun Selamet, Dzulfikar Akbar Romadlon
Institution: Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo
Language: English
Subfield: Education
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
SDG: Quality education
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W7213417332