Religious Atmosphere Research Articles

Analisis Peran Guru Agama Islam dalam Pengembangan Pendidikan Agama Islam di SD Inpres Ende 16

The method used is descriptive qualitative, through primary and secondary data sources, using observation, interviews and documentation as data collection techniques. The results of the research show that the role of teachers in developing the Islamic Religious Education of students at SD Inpres Ende 16 is, namely, the role of teachers as educators and instructors, as mentors, as leaders, implementers of evaluations and as managers of teaching and learning activities by providing good examples, habituation good behavior, enforcing discipline, providing motivation/encouragement, providing rewards, punishments and creating a religious atmosphere that influences the growth and development of students' thinking inside and outside the classroom. Meanwhile, the supporting and inhibiting factors experienced by teachers are dominant in external factors, namely the family environment, institutional environment, both formal and non-formal, and the students' social environment.

Implementasi Pengembangan Keberagamaan Peserta Didik Sekolah Menengah Atas (SMA)

Religiosity in the context of Islamic religious education can be divided into vertical and horizontal dimensions. A vertical religious atmosphere can be realized through worship activities. On the other hand, a horizontal religious atmosphere links schools more as social institutions, which can be classified based on the structure of relationships between people. The school's efforts to improve students' religious attitudes are carried out through the implementation of Islamic activities. This research uses a literature review method, which involves researching literature and theories that are relevant to the problem being studied. The instrument used is descriptive analysis. Based on the results of the literature review analysis, the author will review it in detail in this article, discussing the implementation of student religious development in Senior High Schools (SMA). The implementation of religious diversity in high school students involves systematic efforts such as guidance, providing information, supervision and control. The aim is to improve the quality of students, especially in the religious aspect, in order to form a positive mental attitude and develop good potential. This aims to ensure that students' diversity can develop positively.

THE CORRELATION AMONG RELIGIOUS TOURISM, FOREIGN LANGUAGE USAGE, AND TOURIST MOTIVATION AT BUNDA BEACH AND RESORT

This research examines the correlation among religious tourism, the use of foreign languages, and tourist motivation at Bunda Beach and Resort. The background of this research highlights the importance of information in foreign languages in religious tourism destinations which can influence tourists' experiences and motivation. The aim of this research is to understand the dynamics and factors that influence religious tourism, especially the use of Latin at Bunda Beach and Resort. The research method used is a mixed method, with data collection through questionnaires and interviews. The research results show that the use of Latin at Bunda Beach and Resort is not the main factor that attracts tourists. The main motivation of tourists to visit this place is to freshen up, pray and enjoy the religious atmosphere offered by the resort. The conclusion of this study is that although the use of Latin provides a strong religious overtone, this does not significantly influence tourist motivation. Bunda Beach and Resort management can consider adding other elements that are more attractive to general tourists.

INTEGRATION OF SHALAWAT IN ISLAMIC BOARDING SCHOOL EDUCATION MANAGEMENT (BUILDING RELIGIOUS CULTURE AND SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP)

The phenomenon of the integration of prayer in the management of Islamic boarding school education is an important topic to study in the context of the development of religious culture and spiritual leadership in Islamic educational institutions. This study aims to explore how the integration of prayer can build religious culture and spiritual leadership in Islamic boarding schools. A qualitative approach with a case study method is used to explore this phenomenon. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, participatory observations, and documentation in several Islamic boarding schools in Madura, East Java. The results of the study show that shalawat plays a significant role in the daily life of students and the management of Islamic boarding schools. The integration of prayer helps create a religious atmosphere, improve student discipline, and strengthen spiritual leadership in Islamic boarding schools. The implication of this study is the importance of adopting the integration of prayer as a managerial strategy in pesantren education to form religious character and effective leadership.

Religion as Atmosphere: The Material Mediation and Aesthetical Ambiguity of a Contemporary Night Church Atmosphere

ABSTRACT In this article, I offer an ethnographic exploration of how Fatboys (a type of bean bag chair) and visuals co-constitute the atmosphere and religion inside a Copenhagen Night Church. By exploring the atmosphere as a distribution of agency – primarily from the visitors’ perspective – I focus on how the Fatboys and visuals help constitute the atmosphere as an affective force by mediating visitors’ engagement. Moreover, I claim that the Fatboys and visuals also contribute to an aesthetic of ambiguity that emphasises the role of visitors as producers and consumers of an affective religious atmosphere. Closely related to the cultural emphasis on individuality that pervades contemporary consumer society, this aesthetic of ambiguity enables different conceptual frames to inform visitors’ atmospheric experiences and thus amplifies the existence of multiple atmospheres inside the Night Church. In this sense, religion is not only materially mediated but also co-created and carried out by the visitors.

Implementasi Amaliyah Aswaja untuk Meningkatkan Sikap Religius Siswa di SD Islamiyah Magetan

The aim of this research is to examine the implementation of Aswaja practices at SD Islamiyah Magetan in enhancing students' religious attitudes and to identify the supporting and inhibiting factors. This study employs a qualitative case study approach. The subjects of this research include the principal, teachers, and students of SD Islamiyah Magetan. Data collection techniques used are interviews, observations, and documentation. Data analysis techniques follow the Miles and Huberman model. The results indicate that Aswaja education at SD Islamiyah Magetan is systematically and comprehensively organized, and has a significant impact on enhancing students' religious attitudes. The curriculum is designed to ensure that students not only understand but also practice the taught amaliyah according to their grade level. The religious environment at the school is also fostered through daily routines and supportive extracurricular activities. The improvement in students' religious attitudes is evident from the increased memorization of verses and prayers, student participation in religious activities, and students' awareness of worship. Supporting factors for the implementation of Aswaja practices at SD Islamiyah Magetan include the teachers' deep understanding of Aswaja teachings, a conducive religious atmosphere, and collaboration between school and home. Inhibiting factors include the lack of facilities and infrastructure, and the lack of innovative teaching methods and media. This research is expected to contribute to the enhancement of religious education at SD Islamiyah Magetan and other schools with similar religious education programs, thereby shaping students with strong religious attitudes.

Exploration of Early Childhood Education Management in Pesantren: A Case Study of Salafiyah Karangpandan Pesantren, Pasuruan

Purpose – This research aims to explore the management of early childhood education (PAUD) within the context of pesantren, specifically at the Salafiyah Karangpandan Pesantren in Pasuruan. This study addresses a gap in previous research by focusing on the planning, organization, implementation, and supervision of early childhood education management in a pesantren environment, providing both theoretical and practical insights. Design/methods/approach – This study employs a qualitative case study design to understand the phenomena of PAUD management at Salafiyah Karangpandan Pesantren contextually and empirically. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, participant observations, and document analysis. Participants included caregivers of the pesantren, the headmaster, coordinators, educators, and administrative staff, selected through purposive and snowball sampling techniques. Data were analyzed using an interactive analysis model that encompasses data condensation, data display, and conclusion drawing/verification. Findings – The study found that effective PAUD management in pesantren involves strategic planning focused on the vision of promoting Quranic reading with tartil. An organizational structure based on competence, trust, familial relationships, and welfare creates a productive work environment. Implementation is guided by charismatic leadership and a supportive religious atmosphere, adhering to the Qira’ati system. Supervision through scheduled and conditional evaluations ensures continuous quality improvement. Research implications – These findings highlight the importance of a holistic approach in the management of early childhood education within the pesantren environment, suggesting that effective planning, organization, implementation, and supervision are crucial. This research can serve as a guide for policymakers, educators, and pesantren administrators to enhance PAUD quality by adopting the Qira’ati system and ensuring charismatic leadership.

The effect of awe on tourists’ responsible behavioral intention in a mountainous religious tourism destination: evidence from China

In China, as the economy and technology advance, the diminishing awe toward nature and deities prompts investigation into its impact on tourists’ responsible behavioral intention at mountainous religious destinations. Previous research has often linked the positive effect of awe on prosocial behavior to the concept of the “small self”, a perspective that in recent years has faced criticism for its limitations. This study proposes that role identity salience provides a more persuasive explanatory mechanism. This concept is particularly relevant to the Chinese cultural context, which emphasizes interpersonal harmony. Besides, this study diverges from prior research focusing solely on environmental responsibility by examining a broader spectrum of responsible behavioral intentions, including both economic contributions to destination development and efforts to preserve its environment and culture. Data from Mount Emei in China were collected and analyzed to examine the hypotheses. The study reveals that awe and role identity salience sequentially mediate the impact of natural environment on intention for non-economically responsible behavior, as well as the impacts of religious atmosphere on intentions for both economically and non-economically responsible behavior.

Does religious atmosphere affect enterprise digital transformation? Evidence from China

This study examines whether and how religious atmosphere affects enterprise digital transformation. We find religious atmosphere is significantly negatively associated with digital transformation. We also find religion inhibits digital transformation through strengthening risk aversion and weakening innovation consciousness. Additional results show that the effect of religion on enterprise digital transformation is significant primarily in firms with fewer senior executives affiliated with the CPC and managers who possess less conservative personalities. The inhibiting effect is more pronounced for non-state-owned firms and firms with lower institutional ownership. Moreover, the significant effect only exists in areas with lower market competition and weaker government intervention. Moreover, indigenous religious tradition attenuates the positive impact of digital transformation on firm productivity. Overall, our findings provide insights for understanding the role of religion, as an informal institution, in firms’ decision-making in emerging markets.

Towards religious landscape: Protection of Tibetan Buddhist heritage in Aba Prefecture

Aba Prefecture is a prominent Tibetan inhabited area with profound Tibetan Buddhist sites that need to be protected. This study demonstrates that the value of religious sites lies in their terrain-based nature with perceptions by people, and advocates to interpret and preserve them from the religious landscape perspective. Using geographic data and online geo-tagged images, geographical and visual characteristics of religious landscapes in Aba Prefecture are drawn with the support of MaxEnt and FCN models. The results of the two models are cross-validated and complimented, to ensure that the analyzed religious landscape is interpreted in religious atmosphere, geographic context, and visual perception. Further, this study provides region-specific preservation proposals for religious landscapes in Aba Prefecture and a transferable preservation framework for religious landscapes in other regions.

Religious Climate and Corporate ESG Performance

Religion, as an important part of China's history and culture, plays an important role in economic and social life. In the context of China's reality, which emphasizes high-quality development, this study aims to explore the impact of the informal institution of religious atmosphere on the environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance of firms. Through empirical research, this paper finds that: the stronger the religious atmosphere of a firm's location, the better its ESG performance; further, this paper examines the path of the influence of religious atmosphere on firms' ESG performance. The results show that religious atmosphere promotes the ESG performance of firms through two paths: suppressing managers' self-interested and short-sighted behaviors and creating an ethical environment. Meanwhile, the weaker the degree of marketization (formal system) in the region, the more obvious the role of religion (informal system) in promoting firms' ESG performance, which suggests that there is a certain substitution relationship between religious traditions and formal system. In addition, family business can further enhance the role of religion in promoting firms' ESG performance. Finally, this paper segments different religions and finds that Taoism's emphasis on man and nature makes it better than Buddhism in promoting ESG performance, especially in environmental performance. This study not only provides empirical evidence for the use of ESG at the micro level, but also provides empirical evidence for the high-quality development of firms in the context of Eastern religions in China.

Religious atmosphere, seismic impact, and corporate charitable donations in China

This study examines the external socio-cultural and natural environment factors that driving corporate philanthropy in China. We focus on two predominant influences: religiosity, specifically the traditional Three-Teachings (Confucianism, Buddhism, and Taoism), and seismic activities. Using a large sample of 31,673 firm-year observations from Chinese listed firms from 2009 to 2020, our findings reveal that (a) firms immersed in more pronounced religious-cultural presence have higher donation incentives, and (b) firms experiencing higher seismic impacts or are located in high seismic risk areas show heightened corporate philanthropic tendencies. Our multidisciplinary approach bridges various academic disciplines, presenting an innovative framework for understanding the intersection of corporate philanthropy, socio-cultural environments, and natural disasters in China. Overall, we highlight the importance of external environmental factors in shaping corporate charitable behaviours.

Crossing Barriers – Growing Barriers. Jews in Late Medieval Warsaw

The article deals with the question of the existence of the Jewish community and the barriers between Jews and non-Jews in the Old Warsaw from the 1420s to the 1520s. The contact points and areas of the two communities, as well as the tools used to communicate between them, are distinguished. Firstly, Jewish property in the space of Old Warsaw, as well as neighbouring and economic contacts, are noticed. Then, the presence of Jews both from Warsaw and other towns and regions in court sessions is analysed. Local and Lithuanian or Volhynian Jews appeared in the Old Warsaw town hall. However, the most important place for official meetings of Warsaw Jews with the Christian community was the court for nobles. It is visible that the first half of the fifteenth century was a unique period with a far-reaching agreement between the Christian inhabitants of Warsaw and its surroundings and the members of the local Jewish community. Within the linguistic area, the communication tools were Polish and German, while Latin, possibly familiar to some Jews, was not a significant communication barrier. Hebrew had its position in the bureaucratic system as well. The protection of the local duke secured a relatively harmonious economic cooperation, which was fostered by the then economic situation of Mazovia. The mid-fifteenth century brought a violent turn, which was influenced by the changes in the political and economic situation, as well as the religious atmosphere. Warsaw burghers started to perceive the Jews as competition, as ‘others’, and began to approach them with growing hostility.

PEMBINAAN BUDAYA RELIGIUS DAN SIKAP INTEGRITAS PADA PESERTA DIDIK ISLAMIC BOARING SCHOOL MAN TEMANGGUNG KABUPATEN TEMANGGUNG TAHUN AJARAN 2022/2023

This research aims to answer the questions that researchers found, namely 1). To find out about the development of religious culture. 2) To find out about fostering an attitude of integrity. 3). To analyze the supporting factors and inhibiting factors in fostering religious culture and an attitude of integrity in students at the Islamic Boarding School MAN Temanggung. Using descriptive qualitative research methods and used is field research. Research findings on the development of religious culture through the habit of creating a religious atmosphere. The form of achieving the development of an attitude of integrity is through coaching by the Islamic Boarding School management to student parents. Behind the success of fostering religious culture and an attitude of integrity, there are supporting factors.

The Role of Organizations in Taking Care Life Harmonization Between Religious Communities

Research has been conducted on community interactions that can produce tolerance to create harmony in diversity in Banyumas Regency. The specific objectives of this study are: first to find patterns of interaction that occur in the heterogeneous Banyumas community. The second objective is to explore the concept of community views on diversity. Third, it reveals the involvement of organizations and or communities that intersect with issues of tolerance in creating a conducive religious atmosphere in Banyumas Regency. This research was conducted by gathering information and analyzing the harmony of the community in Banyumas Regency. This research is qualitative and analytic descriptive. This method is carried out to solve actual problems by collecting data, compiling or classifying, analyzing and interpreting it using multicultural education theory and then drawing conclusions. This research focuses on the embodiment of the harmony pattern of Banyumas community diversity through FKUB, SMLI and FORSA. These three organizations have a real contribution in the formation of a harmony society in diversity in Banyumas Regency. The results of this study show that the harmony of religions in Banyumas regency has been successfully carried out because there is no mutual suspicion of interfaith leaders and have the same understanding of "never being different in harmony" which forms the basis of religious and social life. In addition, the community togetherness is based on the sincerity of the characters causing religious harmony in Banyumas Regency.

The relationship between visitors’ motivations and satisfaction about a Brazilian sacred complex

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to analyse the relationship between the motivation and satisfaction of visitors, both tourists and residents, of a sacred urban complex located in Santa Catarina, Brazil.Design/methodology/approachThis descriptive research uses quantitative and survey methods to collect the data. The sample of this study consists of 400 visitors, comprising tourists and residents who were in Vale das Graças, Santa Catarina, Brazil, between August and September 2019. Descriptive statistics and linear regression analysis were used to analyse the data.FindingsThe results of this study showed people who visit the site for reasons of religious belief, cultural pleasure and mental relaxation feel satisfied and emotionally touched by the religious atmosphere. It was also perceived that all dimensions of satisfaction significantly influenced the motivation to visit the Vale da Graça; that is, tourists and residents tend to feel more motivated to visit the Sacred Complex when they are satisfied with the contact with faith provoked by the visit.Originality/valueThis research provides theoretical and managerial contributions. Initially, this study contributes to research related to urban religious tourism and the perception of residents and tourists (visitors) in relation to a sacred complex. In general, this research on the subject investigated only the tourist's perspective. In addition, this study also brings management contributions for the destination administrators by understanding the behaviour of visitors to religious tourist sites located in the urban area of municipalities and giving their opinions on the satisfaction and motivation of aspects related to religious contact to visit such sites, thus helping in the management process of the attraction and surroundings.

Religious value-based strategy model on steel construction businesses performance

While the importance of implementing value-based strategies has been widely researched, empirical research on applying such strategies to create a religious atmosphere that can improve workers’ performance in companies is limited. Therefore, this study aims to generate a Value-Based Strategy Model for creating a religious atmosphere and examine its influence on steel construction businesses' performance in Indonesia. The model is based on the concept of religious-based values, which provide a competitive advantage for companies by affecting the performance of workers and the overall company performance. The population for this study was 120 steel construction companies in Indonesia, and the SEM-PLS technique was used for analysis. The findings demonstrate that a value-based strategy that creates a religious atmosphere significantly and positively affects the business performance of steel construction companies in Indonesia.

Welenrengnge Model: Formation of National Character Among Students of SMK Negeri 6 Pangkep Regency, South Sulawesi

The erosion of national character among young generations nowadays, including the students of SMK Negeri 6 Pangkep, highlights the importance of national character strengthening training. This training focuses on strengthening MARITIME character (manly, wise, religiously innovative, tough, integrity, independent) for SMKN 6 Pangkep using the Welenrengnge Model. The method used in this training includes closing reading of training materials, lectures/presentations, in-depth discussions on MARITIME character, each participant making discussion reports, field practices, and tutorials. Field practices are conducted with a number of games to train the practice of MARITIME character. The tutorial method is used for consultation and to strengthen understanding and application of MARITIME character. The results of the training show that students realize the importance of this activity to increase knowledge, insight, national consciousness, and to stimulate creativity and innovation through games. Practice through games can build wisdom, independence, toughness, and humanity. Another important aspect is the creation of a religious atmosphere.

RELIGIOUS HUMANISM IN ISLAMIC EDUCATION

The model for creating a religious atmosphere is strongly influenced by certain situations and conditions and the application of the underlying values, namely: the structural model, the formal model, the mechanical model, and the organic model. First, the structural model, namely the creation of a religious atmosphere that is encouraged by the existence of regulations, impression building, and policies of an institution or organization and is more of a top-down nature. Second, the formal model, namely the creation of a religious atmosphere based on the understanding that religious education is a human effort to work only on the problems of the afterlife / spiritual life. Third, the mechanical model is the creation of a religious atmosphere based on the understanding that education is seen as the inculcation and development of a set of life values that work according to their function, which emphasizes moral and spiritual functions or the affective dimension rather than cognitive and psychomotor. Fourth, the organic model, namely the creation of a religious atmosphere that is encouraged by the view that religious education is a unit that develops religious views and enthusiasm for life which is manifested in religious attitudes and life skills.

Does religious atmosphere promote corporate green innovation performance? Evidence from China

AbstractGreen innovation has been attracting much attention from academia and practice, but the influence of religion as an important informal institutional factor has not been fully investigated in existing studies. Taking Chinese listed companies from 2008 to 2019 as a sample, this study attempts to examine the relationship between religious atmosphere and corporate green innovation performance. The empirical results indicate that a religious atmosphere (Buddhism and Taoism as a whole) can significantly improve corporate green innovation performance, particularly high‐quality green innovation. The positive association between religion and green innovation performance is attenuated by pervasive formal institutions (i.e., environmental regulation), indicating that there is a substitutive effect between religion and formal institutions. We also find that Taoism mainly supports these results, while Buddhism has a limited impact, showing that there is a heterogeneous effect between different religions. We further find that the positive impact of religious atmosphere on green innovation performance is more pronounced in low‐governance enterprises and low‐polluting industries. This study contributes to research on the antecedents of corporate green innovation and the consequence of religion, which is of great significance to the value of religion in business practice.