PERAN GURU PEMBELAJARAN AKIDAH AKHLAK DALAM MENGEMBANGKAN KECERDASAN EMOSIONAL DAN SPIRITUAL SISWA DI MADRASAH ALIYAH AL MUBALLIGHIN MUARA BUNGO

Abstract

This study aims to describe and analyze the role of Islamic Theology and Ethics
(Akidah Akhlak) teachers in developing students’ emotional and spiritual intelligence
at Madrasah Aliyah Al Muballighin Muara Bungo. The background of this research
is based on the importance of maintaining a balance between emotional and
spiritual intelligence in education. Although students receive formal religious
instruction, there are still many who struggle to manage their emotions properly and
have not yet demonstrated a high level of spiritual awareness. This condition
emphasizes the need for an active role of teachers in instilling emotional and
spiritual values more deeply.This research employed a qualitative approach with
data collected through observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation. The
informants consisted of the principal, Akidah Akhlak teachers, and students. Data
were analyzed using an interactive model that included data reduction, data
presentation, and conclusion drawing.The findings indicate that students’ emotional
and spiritual intelligence have not yet developed optimally. The challenges identified
include: the lack of implementation of spiritual values in daily life, limited variation in

teaching methods, the presence of students with inappropriate behavior, low self-
confidence, academic achievement pressures, and limited instructional time. To

address these challenges, Akidah Akhlak teachers have taken several efforts, such
as teaching moral values, creating engaging learning environments, providing role
models, offering guidance and advice, and involving other parties in student
development.