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This article explores the concept of a “House of Faith” as a holistic educational framework designed to build students’ character based on religious values. The fundamental idea of the House of Faith is likened to a school environment that provides a comfortable and safe space for students to develop their faith and noble character through learning activities connected to religious teachings. A religious school environment is created through everyday atmospheres that encourage the practice of worship, the presence of religious symbols, and community activities that strengthen students’ spirituality. Programs to reinforce religious spirit include activities such as communal prayers, religious studies, and social projects designed to gradually enhance students’ spiritual awareness. Teachers and educational staff play a highly effective role, acting as role models and facilitators in the learning process. Their approach to instilling faith and moral values involves interactive methods such as group discussions, inspirational stories, and personal reflection, all adapted to students’ developmental stages. Collaboration between the school and parents becomes a key factor in ensuring consistent support. This is carried out through regular meetings, joint workshops, and open communication that reinforces family values. The impact of religious spirit on students can be seen in increased discipline, social empathy, emotional resilience, and stronger academic motivation. However, implementation faces challenges such as limited curriculum time, diversity of student backgrounds, and cultural resistance. These challenges are addressed through solutions, including regular teacher training, program evaluation, and the integration of technology for distance learning. Overall, the article emphasizes that a school functioning as a House of Faith can shape young generations who are not only intellectually capable but also strong in faith and morals, contributing to a more harmonious and meaningful society.

This study aims to analyze the collaborative model between parents and childcare workers in the faith development of pre-adolescent children at GKII Imanuel Amborawang Darat. A descriptive qualitative approach was used, utilizing Bandura's social learning theory, Bronfenbrenner's human development ecology, and the concept of faith education according to Pazmino and Turansky & Miller as theoretical foundations. The results of the study indicate that effective collaboration between parents and childcare workers creates synergy in fostering children's faith through spiritual communication, living examples, and ongoing spiritual guidance. An integrated faith environment between home and church plays a crucial role in helping pre-adolescent children internalize Christian values. In facing the challenges of digital culture, this collaboration is key to strengthening the foundation of children's faith. This study emphasizes the importance of a strategic and sustainable partnership between families and churches in the process of forming children's faith, so that they can better face the various challenges of this digital era.

The Independent Entrepreneurship Program is one of the strategic efforts of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology in fostering the entrepreneurial spirit of students through direct experiential learning. This program is present as a forum for students to not only understand entrepreneurship theory, but also to practice in real life the process of building and managing a business. In its implementation, the program involves active collaboration between universities, industry mentors, and field supervisors who play a role in providing direction, guidance, and evaluation of student business development. Through Independent Entrepreneurship, students are given the opportunity to design creative business ideas, run a business on a real scale, and solve various entrepreneurial challenges they face. This activity not only trains managerial, communication, and innovation skills, but also improves critical thinking and problem-solving skills. In addition, students gain valuable experience in terms of teamwork, financial management, marketing strategies, building business networks, and the use of digital technology to support business sustainability. The results of the program implementation show positive impacts, including increased confidence, independence, and students' understanding of the real business world. Furthermore, this program encourages the creation of an entrepreneurial ecosystem in a sustainable campus environment and is able to be the forerunner of the birth of a young generation of Indonesian entrepreneurs who are resilient, innovative, creative, adaptive to changing times, and have high competitiveness. Thus, Independent Entrepreneurship not only plays a role as a skill development program, but also becomes one of the important foundations in preparing students to face the world of work and becoming independent business actors who are professional, visionary, sustainability-oriented, and make a real contribution to the nation's economic development.

This study aims to analyze the integration of technology in Islamic Religious Education (IRE) as a strategic effort to develop students’ 21st-century skills, particularly the 4Cs: Critical Thinking, Creativity, Communication, and Collaboration. In the digital era, educators are required to adapt learning approaches that not only convey religious knowledge but also empower students with relevant skills for navigating modern challenges. Employing a qualitative research method through a comprehensive literature review, this study explores various scholarly works that discuss the role of digital technology in supporting the development of 21st-century competencies within the IRE framework. The analysis reveals that technology-enhanced IRE learning fosters student engagement, strengthens critical and creative thinking processes, facilitates interactive communication, and encourages collaborative learning environments. Furthermore, the integration of technology allows for the contextualization of Islamic values in formats that resonate with the current digital-native generation. This synergy between religious instruction and digital innovation supports the holistic development of learners, ensuring they are intellectually equipped and spiritually grounded. The findings highlight the necessity for educators to design innovative, flexible, and value-based learning strategies that align with technological advancements while preserving the core principles of Islamic education. Ultimately, this research offers valuable insights for practitioners, policymakers, and curriculum developers in enhancing the relevance and effectiveness of Islamic Religious Education in the 21st century.