PENGEMBANGAN KURIKULUM PENDIDIKAN AGAMA ISLAM: ANALISIS ELEMEN KURIKULUM DAN TAHAPAN IMPLEMENTASINYA

Abstract

The development of the Islamic Religious Education (IRE) curriculum is a fundamental aspect in determining the quality and direction of Islamic education within formal educational institutions. The IRE curriculum functions not merely as an administrative document, but as a pedagogical framework that integrates educational objectives, learning materials, instructional strategies, and evaluation systems in a coherent manner. This study aims to analyze the main elements of the Islamic Religious Education curriculum and to examine the stages of curriculum development implementation in educational contextsThis research employs a qualitative approach using a library research method. Data sources consist of primary and secondary literature, including curriculum development textbooks, educational policy documents, and relevant scholarly journal articles on Islamic Religious Education. Data were collected through documentation techniques, while data analysis was conducted through data reduction, thematic categorization, and conceptual interpretation of curriculum elements and development stages.

The findings indicate that the core elements of the Islamic Religious Education curriculum include educational objectives, curriculum content, learning strategies and methods, and learning evaluation. These elements are interrelated and must be systematically developed to ensure that the IRE curriculum responds effectively to students’ needs and contemporary educational challenges. Furthermore, the stages of IRE curriculum development involve needs analysis, formulation of objectives, content development, instructional implementation, and continuous evaluation and revision. Effective curriculum implementation requires collaborative involvement among teachers, educational institutions, and policymakers.This study concludes that the development of the Islamic Religious Education curriculum should be value-oriented, adaptive to social changes, and conducted through well-planned and sustainable stages. The findings are expected to contribute theoretically to the study of IRE curriculum development and provide practical guidance for educators and curriculum developers in designing and implementing relevant and effective Islamic Religious Education curricula.