This article examines Islamic Religious Education (PAI) materials through a psychological approach to optimize students' understanding of religious teachings. This study explores five main aspects: (a) religion from psychologists' perspective which emphasizes the role of religion in identity formation and psychological well-being, (b) adaptation of PAI materials according to students' developmental stages, which is essential to ensure religious teachings can be well received and understood, (c) analysis of PAI materials based on interests and talents, focusing on increasing student motivation and engagement, (d) PAI models oriented towards religious comfort, which aims to create positive relationships between students and religious teachings, and (e) the role of PAI teachers as spiritual counselors who support students' mental and spiritual health. With this approach, religious education can function as both a spiritual foundation and sustainable psychological support. This article is expected to serve as a reference for educators and education practitioners in developing more effective and relevant PAI materials.

This study explores the integration of knowledge and religion within Islamic education, focusing on the development of models that connect both domains. Utilizing a qualitative-descriptive approach, the research analyzes various integration models, including the justification of knowledge through Quranic verses, collaboration between science and religion, and the reconstruction of knowledge within Islam. The findings indicate that the integration of knowledge and religion not only enhances students' academic understanding but also shapes their character and morals in alignment with Islamic values. The study also identifies challenges faced in implementing integration models and provides recommendations for developing a more comprehensive curriculum. Thus, this research contributes to the understanding of the significance of integrating knowledge and religion in fostering an educated and ethical generation.
 

This study discusses the study of Islamic religious education materials with an anthropological approach. The purpose of this study is to study religion from an anthropological perspective, study Islamic religious education from the perspective of local and global cultural values ??and study the design of Islamic religious education materials for the advancement of civilization. The research method used is qualitative research with a social, cultural and religious phenomenon approach. Data collection carried out is observation, interviews, documentation, namely collecting written data, such as Islamic religious education textbooks, educational policies. Data analysis used is thematic analysis, hermeneutics, triangulation and interdisciplinary approaches. The results of the study show that the perspective of religious anthropology emphasizes understanding and appreciation of the diversity of religious practices in societies around the world. Islamic religious education must be holistic and inclusive by considering local and global cultural values. A holistic and interdisciplinary approach is expected in the design of religious education materials to integrate religious values ??with the needs of the times, so that a generation that understands religion deeply and is able to face the challenges of society.