Peran Guru Pendidikan Agama Islam Dalam Pembentukan Karakter Siswa Di SMAN 1 Sangatta Utara

This study aims to explore the role of Islamic Religious Education (PAI) teachers in shaping students' character at SMA N 1 Sangata Utara. Specifically, this research will examine how PAI teachers implement religious education that not only imparts knowledge but also instills moral and ethical values that support the development of students' character. The focus of the study is on the methods and approaches used by teachers in their teaching. It is hoped that this study will provide a clearer picture of the contribution of PAI teachers in creating a generation of youth who are not only knowledgeable but also virtuous and prepared to face societal challenges. This research uses a qualitative approach with field study methods to describe and analyze the phenomena observed in the field. The findings show that PAI teaching at SMA N 1 Sangata Utara does not only focus on academic achievement but also creates an educational ecosystem that shapes students into intellectually capable, emotionally mature, and morally upright individuals.