Contribution of KKS Students in Fostering Faith and Piety of the Young Generation in Rural Indonesia

Abstract

The young generation in rural areas often faces challenges in fostering consistent faith and piety due to limited access to religious education and adequate resources. The KKS program is one of the strategic efforts to overcome this challenge by utilizing the potential of educated students to contribute directly to society. This study aims to analyze the contribution of KKS students in fostering the faith and piety of the young generation in rural areas, as well as to evaluate the effectiveness of this program in improving religious knowledge and practice among adolescents. The research method used is qualitative descriptive with a case study approach. Data was collected through participatory observation, in-depth interviews with KKS participants and villagers, and analysis of documents related to KKS activities. The results of the study show that KKS students have succeeded in making a positive contribution to the development of faith and piety of the younger generation through various activities such as religious teaching, mosque youth development, and the implementation of religious and social activities. This activity not only increases the religious knowledge of teenagers but also strengthens the sense of togetherness and social responsibility among the younger generation.