The Effectiveness of Religious Programs Geared for Ordinary and Talented Students In The Development of Religious Values in Tabuk

The present study examined the effectiveness of religious program which is geared for ordinary and talented students in the development of religious values especially in an early teenage in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia. To achieve the objectives, the study involved a sample of 45 students; 15 talented students considered as a first experimental group, 15 ordinary students considered as a second experimental group, and 15 ordinary and talented students considered as a control group. Using a valid and reliable religious values scale (Hassen, 2002), the study shows the effectiveness of religious programs proposed in the development of religious values among the talented and ordinary students. It is also shown that the ordinary and talented students do not differ in the development of religious values. Based on the findings, several recommendations are made in the effort of enhancing students’ religious values.