STRATEGY TO BUILD ULUL ALBAB CHARACTER FOR STUDENTS AT UIN MALANG INDONESIA

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the strategy to build Ulul Albab character for students at UIN
Malang Indonesia. Researchers used qualitative research methods, by collecting data through
interviews, document review and observation as well as data analysis techniques with
interactive analysis models. The results of the study can be concluded as follows: First,
determine the Ulul Albab profile indicators, namely students who have: 1) the strength of
aqeedah and spiritual depth, 2) moral grandeur, 3) breadth of knowledge and 4) professional
maturity. Second, formulating the main characteristics of Ulul Albab students: 1)
independence, 2) ready to compete with graduates of other universities, 3) global academic
insight, 4) the ability to lead and motivate the people, 5) being responsible for developing
Islam in the community, 6) having a big spirit, 7) caring for others, 8) loving sacrifice for
mutual progress, and 9) ability to be a role model for the surrounding community. Third, the
strategy to build the character of Ulul Albab students by creating collective awareness and
social obligations among campus residents by approaching: 1) collegial and brotherhood; 2)
creating an atmosphere of affection with the process of getting to know each other:
understanding, respecting, loving, and helping. This research found a strategy model to build
the Ulul Albab character for students by integrating the values of academic and religious
culture.