Analysis of the Integration of Islamic Education and Social Sciences in the Formation of Student Character in Higher Education

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the integration of Islamic education and social sciences in character formation for students in higher education through a literature review method. The results of the study indicate that this integration occurs in three main forms: curriculum integration, which holistically combines Islamic and social science courses; material integration through linking Islamic values to social concepts such as morality, interaction, and group dynamics; and pedagogical integration through collaborative learning models, case studies, and moral reflection. This integration has been shown to strengthen academic ethics, increase social empathy, develop critical-reflective thinking skills, and shape a moderate religious identity. This study also identified three original findings: the emergence of a synergistic effect of analytical character that combines ethics and analytical skills; the formation of a moderate identity based on social analysis; and the emergence of socio-spiritual competencies that combine social sensitivity with Islamic moral values. Thus, the integration of Islamic education and social sciences is a strategic approach to shaping student character comprehensively and relevant to the demands of the global era.