The Integration Model of Islamic Education and Science to Improve Students’ Competence at MTsN 1 Kota Palu

Abstract

This study aims to describe the integration model of Islamic education and science in improving students’ competence at MTsN 1 Kota Palu. Using a qualitative descriptive approach, data were collected through observation, interviews, and documentation to understand how Islamic and scientific values are interconnected in classroom practices. The findings reveal that teachers integrate scientific concepts with relevant Qur’anic verses and Hadiths, creating a holistic learning environment that unites rational and spiritual dimensions of knowledge. This integration significantly enhances students’ cognitive, affective, and psychomotor competencies, while also fostering religious character, critical thinking skills, and spiritual awareness. The collaboration between Islamic education and science teachers, supported by school policy and curriculum design, contributes to the success of this model. The study concludes that the integration of Islamic education and science serves as a strategic innovation in developing a holistic Islamic educational framework that aligns with 21st-century learning challenges, preparing students to become intellectually competent, ethically grounded, and spiritually aware individuals.