Educational Implications Derived from the Analysis of the Concept of Aesthetics in Moral Education within Religious Teachings
Keywords:
Religious teachings, moral education, aesthetics of morality, aesthetics of the Quran, educational implicationsAbstract
The purpose of this study was to explain the educational implications derived from analyzing the concept of aesthetics in moral education within religious teachings. The research approach and data were both qualitative and quantitative. Logical analysis was employed to identify the educational implications, and the Lawshe content validity ratio method was used for validation. Data collection methods were library-based for the theoretical part and field-based for the validation part, in which 12 experts in the field of education were purposefully sampled. For data analysis, the thematic analysis method was applied. Findings indicated that, based on the educational outcomes of the aesthetic perspective on the concept of moral education, ten educational implications can be identified: (1) the use of artistic and metaphorical language and discourse in teaching moral concepts; (2) the application of aesthetic-based teaching methods; (3) the design of attractive educational spaces for the internalization of moral concepts; (4) the use of the potential of beautiful and inspiring environments in education; (5) the promotion of beauty through moral role models; (6) establishing a connection between moral virtues and aesthetic values; (7) the use of art as an educational tool to strengthen practical morality; (8) aligning aesthetics with a moral lifestyle; (9) integrating aesthetics with spirituality and religious morality; and (10) applying harmony and order in education. The results also showed that aesthetic-based educational implications in moral education enjoy a high degree of validity from the perspective of experts. The outcomes emphasized strengthening religious moral education through aesthetics, including the design of inspiring environments, the use of art and creative teaching methods, the promotion of moral language and role models, and the integration of beauty, spirituality, and a moral lifestyle.
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