Abstract :

This study explores the implementation of prophetic education management at MTsN 2 Tulungagung and its role in developing students’ intellectual, moral, and spiritual dimensions. Using a qualitative descriptive approach, the research reveals that prophetic values—humanistic, liberative, and transcendental—serve as the philosophical foundation of educational practices at the institution. The principal, through transformational leadership characterized by empathy, communication, and humor, consistently integrates these values into planning, organizing, implementation, and supervision. Prophetic education is carried out holistically through classroom instruction and extracurricular activities such as congregational prayers, sholawat recitations, and social engagement, thereby strengthening students’ cognitive, affective, and psychomotor competencies. The findings show that effective communication and participatory management foster a sense of belonging among teachers and staff, create a positive school climate, and enhance students’ motivation and achievement. Moreover, humor as part of prophetic communication proves effective in building emotional closeness, reducing barriers, and conveying moral messages in an accessible way. Overall, MTsN 2 Tulungagung has succeeded in creating a holistic and inclusive educational ecosystem that balances academic excellence with Islamic character development, making it a relevant model for Islamic education management in the modern era.

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Keywords :

Prophetic, Education, Management, Leadership, Communication, Character, Islam

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