Integrasi Pembelajaran Berbasis Ekoteologi dalam Pendidikan Agama Islam di MIN 2 Gayo Lues

Abstract

This study aims to explore the integration of ecotheology-based learning into Islamic Religious Education (IRE) at MIN 2 Gayo Lues as an effort to strengthen students' ecological awareness through religious values. The research is motivated by the increasing environmental degradation and the lack of ecological perspective within religious education practices in elementary schools. Using a qualitative descriptive approach, data were collected through observation, interviews, and documentation involving teachers, students, and school administrators. The findings indicate that the integration of ecotheology into IRE subjects is implemented through contextual learning strategies that link Quranic teachings on nature, human responsibility (khalifah fil ardh), and environmental ethics. Teachers incorporate ecological themes into lessons on faith, worship, and morality, encouraging students to develop a spiritual consciousness toward environmental preservation. The application of ecotheology-based learning fosters students' environmental empathy, critical thinking, and practical actions such as waste management, school greening, and water conservation. The study concludes that integrating ecotheology-based learning into Islamic Religious Education not only enhances students' understanding of religious values but also shapes environmentally responsible behavior grounded in Islamic theology. This model can serve as a reference for developing sustainable and holistic Islamic education in other schools.