Islamic Education Management Strategies for Building Environmental Awareness Based on Ecotheology at MTs Rifaiyah Kesesi Pekalongan

Abstract

Environmental degradation, which continues to intensify, has become a major challenge for the world of education, including Islamic madrasahs, which are required to instill ecological awareness in students comprehensively. This study aims to analyze Islamic education management strategies based on ecotheology in fostering environmental awareness at MTs Rifaiyah Kesesi Pekalongan. The research employed a descriptive qualitative method through in-depth interviews, participatory observations, and documentation studies involving the principal, Islamic education (PAI) teachers, student council (OSIS) administrators, and the school committee. Data were analyzed interactively through reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing, accompanied by source and technique triangulation for validation. The findings reveal that Islamic education management strategies are implemented through the four management functions (POAC). At the planning stage, ecotheological values such as amanah, ihsan, and the concept of humans as khalifah were integrated into the Islamic education curriculum and green school programs. Organizing was carried out by forming a collaborative structure involving the principal, PAI teachers, OSIS, and the school committee to strengthen participation and program ownership. The implementation stage was manifested through practical activities such as waste banks, Adiwiyata programs, Clean Friday initiatives, greening activities, and the study of ayat kauniyah, which combine ecological knowledge with Islamic spirituality. At the evaluation stage, the madrasah conducted regular monitoring; however, the assessment instruments for students’ ecological character remain descriptive and require more systematic evaluative standards. This study concludes that Islamic education management based on ecotheology at MTs Rifaiyah is effective in shaping students’ environmental awareness and environmentally responsible behavior through the integration of theological values and ecological practices. Nonetheless, the evaluation and documentation aspects need to be strengthened so that environmental programs can be sustainable and serve as a model for other madrasahs. The ecotheological approach has proven to hold strategic potential in responding to contemporary ecological challenges through a holistic, collaborative, and Islamically rooted educational process.