An Analysis of The Integration of Islamic Values into English Language Curriculum

This research was conducted to study about the integration of Islamic values in English language department curriculum of Ar-Raniry State Islamic University. Islamic values are part of important aspects in education. Therefore, it needs to add more Islamic values into curriculum. This research aims analyzing the existing curriculum of the Department of English Language Education and finding out what Islamic values could be added more, and how to integrate the Islamic values into the English Language Education Department curriculum. The required data for this qualitative research design were collected through interviews and document analysis. The data were analyzed by using descriptive analysis and content analysis method. The participants of this research were 3 lecturers, 5 students in academic year 2013/2014 and 5 students in academic year 2017/2018. The research findings elucidated that the existing curriculum of the Department of English Language Education was based on Kerangka Kualifikasi Nasional Indonesia (KKNI), and the Islamic values that should be added more are attributes that related to the empowerment of akhlak (Ethical moral) values, Tasawuf, and some Islamic education. Furthermore, the curriculum integration approach can be developed by attaching some materials relating to Islamic values and implemented in learning activities. By integrating critical Islamic values in the curriculum, the department would be able to produce not only skillful but also having noble Akhlak graduates.