This research aims to discover the efforts of Islamic religious education teachers in forming the character of students in the era of the industrial revolution at SDN 161 Pakkodi Enrekang, which are described in specific problems, namely: 1) What is the character of students in the era of the industrial revolution 5.0 at SDN 161 Pakkodi Enrekang? 2) What are the teacher's methods for forming the character of students in the era of the industrial revolution 5.0 at SDN 161 Pakkodi Enrekang? This research method is qualitative with a case study approach. The research paradigms are theological, pedagogical and psychological. at SDN 161 Pakkodi Enrekang. Data sources are primary and secondary. Data collection techniques, namely participatory observation, in-depth interviews, and document study. Data analysis techniques for presenting data, data reduction, and drawing conclusions (verification) as well as in-depth analysis of case studies. Test the validity of the data, namely: : (1) internal validity, (2) external validity, (3) reliability, and (4) objectivity. The results of this research are: 1) Characteristics of students in the era of the industrial revolution 5.0 at SDN 161 Pakkodi Enrekang, namely The character is disciplined, honest, diligent, and speaks politely. Disciplinary character includes discipline when studying, discipline in appearance, and discipline in complying with school rules and regulations. The character of greetings that are polite, polite and gentle at school. . 2) The teacher's method in forming the character of students, namely the exemplary method is carried out by showing examples, explaining the material and objectives, not forcing, and always being patient and sincere and consistent.