IMPLEMENTASI PROGRAM SEMARAK (SENIN- KAMIS BERKARAKTER) DALAM MENINGKATKAN KARAKTER RELIGIUS HINDU SISWA SMP NEGERI 4 BANGLI

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The religious character of Hindu students plays a crucial role in shaping their personal
integrity, particularly in the face of negative social media influences that may erode their sradha and
devotion to God. This study, titled “Implementation of SEMARAK (Monday-Thursday Character)
Program in Improving Hindu Religious Character of Students of SMP Negeri 4 Bangli,” aims to
explore the implementation, challenges, and implications of the SEMARAK program. Guided by B.F.
Skinner’s Behaviorism Theory, Talcott Parsons’ Structural Functional Theory, and Thomas
Lickona’s Character Education Theory, this research employs qualitative descriptive methods with
data collected through observation, interviews, documentation, and literature review. Informants
were selected using purposive sampling. The study reveals that: (1) The SEMARAK program is
implemented consistently every Monday and Thursday through joint prayers, religious songs,
spiritual reflections, and discussions on Hindu teachings; (2) The main obstacles include limited
parental involvement and the influence of social media, addressed by strengthening the role of
teachers and fostering collaboration with the community; (3) The program positively impacts
students by enhancing their spiritual discipline, sense of gratitude, and social care, thereby
strengthening their overall religious character.