At-Ta'dib

Constructing the Body of Knowledge of Pesantren Education: A Philosophical, Historical, and Curricular Inquiry

2025-07-01T16:49:55+08:00

Purpose - Pesantren education, as Indonesia’s oldest Islamic educational institution, holds a rich tradition of nurturing intellectually and spiritually grounded individuals. However, despite its significant historical and cultural role, pesantren education has lacked a formalized Body of Knowledge (BoK) that could support its academic development within higher education. This study aims to construct and map the BoK of pesantren education to provide a structured epistemological foundation for pesantren-based academic programs. Methods - This research adopts a qualitative library research methodology with analytical and interpretive approaches. Data were collected from classical Islamic texts and contemporary studies on pesantren and Islamic education, and were analyzed using inductive-comparative techniques grounded in Islamic epistemology and educational theory. Findings – The findings indicate that pesantren education is underpinned by an integrative epistemology that combines revelation (naqli), reason (‘aqli), and spiritual insight (‘irfani), and operates through a holistic and adaptive curriculum. The study identifies six key domains forming the BoK: Philosophy of Pesantren Education, Curriculum and Methodology, Leadership and Management, Socio-Anthropology, Innovation, and Classical Islamic Text Studies. Research implications / limitations - This study’s main limitation lies in its conceptual nature, suggesting a need for empirical validation. Its originality lies in the systematic formulation of a pesantren education BoK an academic framework that had not been explicitly mapped before thus offering significant value for curriculum design and academic development in Islamic higher education.

The Role of Pesantren Cultural Values in Enhancing Teacher Professional Identity and Commitment

2025-02-14T11:18:33+08:00

Purpose -Teacher commitment is a central pillar in improving the quality of education, particularly within the unique ecosystem of Islamic boarding schools (pesantren), where educators play multifaceted roles. this study aims to examine the optimization of permanent instructors' job commitments by focusing on three major aspects: caring, responsibility, and self-discipline. Method -The research method is qualitative, using a phenomenological approach. Data collecting methods include observation, interviews, and documentation studies. The data management process involves data reduction, data display, data analysis, and concluding. The informants included the Pesantren Leader, the Director of Teaching, and two teachers. Findings -The study findings demonstrate that the commitment of pesantren instructors may be established through the hierarchy of strengthening pesantren's cultural values. Pesantren culture is manifested through the five spirits of the pesantren, the most basic of which is the spirit of truthfulness, which forms the pupils' character. Another factor that influences a teacher's dedication is the loyalty that has developed while becoming a student. Pesantren's life cycle involves the regeneration of leadership and instruction. Finally, flexibility in a positive peer environment and a sense of duty for professionalism lead to teacher commitment. Implications - Socially, the findings have consequences for Pesantren's work culture paradigm. The study has societal implications for enhancing the pesantren system through pesantren culture. Originality - this study lies in its cultural perspective on commitment, offering a unique model of educator development based on pesantren values rather than conventional corporate paradigms.

Professional Islamic Education Teacher in Pesantren on Imam Al-Murtadla Az-Zabidi's Perspective (An Analysis of Ithafu As-Sa'adah Al-Muttaqin)

2025-03-29T22:31:05+08:00

Purpose -Teachers in Islamic boarding schools (pesantren) play a central role not only in transferring knowledge but also in shaping students’ character and spiritual growth. This study explores the concept of a professional Islamic education teacher from the perspective of Imam al-Murtadla az-Zabidi in his seminal work Ithaf al-Sadah al-Muttaqin, with the aim of assessing its relevance to the professional standards of modern educators. Methods - Utilizing a qualitative library research method, the study conducts a critical textual analysis of Imam al-Zabidi's views and compares them with both classical and contemporary perspectives on teacher professionalism. Findings - indicate that a professional Islamic education teacher, according to Imam al-Zabidi, must embody four key competencies professional, pedagogical, personal, and social while internalizing their dual role: serving as both a devotional servant of Allah and a khalifah on Earth. Imam al-Zabidi emphasizes the teacher's responsibilities to act as a parental figure, a prophetic successor, a moral guide, and a consistent role model who practices what they teach. The teacher must tailor instruction to students’ capacities, guide against moral decay with wisdom, and maintain ethical humility rooted in the pursuit of divine truth. Implications - of this study suggest that classical Islamic educational thought especially as framed by Imam al-Zabidi offers a rich normative framework for addressing today’s educational challenges, particularly in the moral and spiritual domains. However, the research is limited in scope to the pesantren context and classical text interpretation, warranting further empirical validation in diverse educational environments. Originality/value lies in the study’s contribution to bridging classical Islamic scholarship and contemporary educational theory, offering an integrative model of professional teacher identity grounded in Islamic ethics and character-based pedagogy.

The Vision of Internationalization at Pondok Modern Darussalam Gontor: A Transnational Theory Perspective

2025-07-01T19:53:59+08:00

Purpose - Pondok Modern Darussalam Gontor (PMDG) is one of Indonesia’s most influential Islamic educational institutions, with alumni actively engaged at both national and international levels. This study explores the vision of internationalization at PMDG through the lens of transnational theory. Specifically, it applies both classical (high-politics) and contemporary (low-politics) models of transnationalism to analyze Gontor’s global orientation. Methods - Employing a qualitative content analysis based on literature and official documents, this study identifies key teachings of the kyai (religious leaders) that articulate international ideals. Findings – The findings reveal that PMDG adopts a new-style transnational approach, where education, ethical values, and cultural ideas become the core instruments of global engagement. These ideals are diffused internally through kyai-student interactions and mobilized externally by alumni across various countries and sectors. The study also finds that Gontor’s educational model is influenced by a synthesis of four international institutions: Al-Azhar, Syanggit, Santiniketan, and Aligarh. These form the epistemological foundation for its vision of Islamic global citizenship. Research Implications/ Limitations - include the need for further studies on Islamic educational institutions as soft power agents in international relations. the study lie in its reliance on textual sources, which may not fully capture the lived experiences of santri and alumni. Originality/value of this research lies in its application of transnational theory to analyze a pesantren’s educational vision, a subject rarely explored in prior scholarship.

Charismatic Leadership and Organizational Commitment Mediated by Job Satisfaction Among Pesantren

2025-03-10T16:39:54+08:00

Purpose - Charismatic leadership is often regarded as a central leadership model in Islamic boarding schools (pesantren), especially due to the strong influence of the kyai as both religious and institutional leaders. However, the sustainability of teachers' organizational commitment in such institutions remains a challenge. This study aims to examine the direct influence of charismatic leadership on organizational commitment, as well as the mediating role of job satisfaction in this relationship. Methods - This research employed a quantitative survey method involving 566 educators from Pesantren Darunnajah Indonesia. Data were collected using validated instruments measuring charismatic leadership, job satisfaction, and organizational commitment. The data were analyzed using multiple regression analysis and the Baron and Kenny mediation test, supported by SPSS software. Findings - indicate that charismatic leadership significantly influences both job satisfaction and organizational commitment. Additionally, job satisfaction is found to mediate the relationship between charismatic leadership and organizational commitment. The level of charismatic leadership, job satisfaction, and organizational commitment among respondents was generally high. Implications/limitations: The findings provide empirical support for leadership development programs in pesantren that emphasize charismatic attributes such as vision, empathy, and personal influence. Originality/value: This study contributes to highlights the strategic role of the kyai not only as a religious figure but also as a professional leader within organizational frameworks.

Development of an E-Book on Madrasah Principal Leadership Based on Pesantren Culture To Train Students' Digital Literacy

2025-04-24T11:41:27+08:00

Literasi digital yang baik merupakan keterampilan penting bagi kepala sekolah, terutama dalam bidang kepemimpinan. Di dunia yang terhubung secara digital saat ini, pemimpin yang menguasai teknologi dianggap lebih efektif. Kepala sekolah harus memahami dan menggunakan berbagai perangkat digital secara efektif, seperti sistem manajemen sekolah dan teknologi ruang kelas, untuk memenuhi tuntutan pendidikan yang semakin kompleks. Selain kompetensi pribadi, mereka juga bertanggung jawab untuk membina literasi digital di antara staf dan siswa dengan menawarkan pelatihan, akses ke teknologi yang sesuai, dan dukungan berkelanjutan. Hal ini membantu membangun budaya digital yang kuat di sekolah, menjadikan literasi digital sebagai prioritas utama untuk kepemimpinan yang sukses. Yang sama pentingnya adalah promosi moderasi beragama untuk menjaga perdamaian dan keharmonisan dalam masyarakat multikultural seperti Indonesia. Mengingat sejarah konflik antar agama di beberapa daerah, moderasi beragama harus diperkenalkan sejak dini melalui pendidikan yang tepat. Hal ini melibatkan penghormatan terhadap keberagaman, mempromosikan toleransi, dan memahami ajaran agama secara holistik dan kontekstual, dengan berfokus pada nilai-nilai seperti keadilan, kasih sayang, dan kebenaran. Pendekatan ini memungkinkan koeksistensi yang harmonis dan saling menghormati di antara orang-orang yang berbeda agama. Sebuah studi baru-baru ini menyoroti keberhasilan pengembangan e-book digital tentang kepemimpinan kepala madrasah yang berlandaskan pada budaya pesantren Islam. Buku tersebut dinilai sangat layak, dengan skor validasi sebesar 90,1% untuk materi, 89,2% untuk media, dan 91,5% dari praktisi. Skor kelayakan rata-rata keseluruhan sebesar 90,26% menegaskan potensinya yang kuat sebagai sumber daya digital yang berharga untuk kepemimpinan pendidikan.

Pendidikan Karakter Melalui Buku Teks Bahasa Arab di Pesantren Modern Cirebon (Studi Kasus di Pondok Pesantren Modern Al-Muqoddas)

2025-02-12T12:39:10+08:00

Penelitian ini membahas penerapan pendidikan karakter di Pondok Pesantren Modern Al-Muqoddas Cirebon pada pembelajaran bahasa Arab melalui buku ajar al-Qiraâ€™ah ar-Rasyidah. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan teknik observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi. Data-data yang terkumpul dianalisis secara kualitatif dengan disusun secara komprehensif dan sistematis berdasarkan triangulasi guna memperoleh informasi yang sahih. Penelitian ini menyimpulkan bahwa nilai-nilai pendidikan karakter yang terwejawantahkan dalam pembelajaran bahasa Arab melalui buku ajar al-Qiraâ€™ah al-Rasyidah karya Abdul Fatah Shabri dan Ali Umar terbitan Dar al-Maâ€™arif Mesir melebihi nilai-nilai pendidikan karakter yang ditetapkan Kementerian Pendidikan Nasional (Kemendiknas). Pendidikan karakter di Pesantren Modern Al-Muqoddas pun dilakukan secara simultan dan berkesinambungan dengan menerapkan strategi pendidikan ekspositori, strategi pendidikan inkuiri, strategi pendidikan kontekstual, dan strategi pendidikan berbasis masalah. Selain itu, pada tataran praktis, Pesantren Modern Al-Muqoddas juga menerapkan strategi-strategi seperti pengenalan karakter baik, pembiasaan karakter baik, penghayatan atau cinta karakter baik, pengamalan karakter baik, keteladanan, nasihat, dan hukuman.

The Role of Islamic Boarding Schools in Digital Literacy: Strategies to Shape a Critical and Productive Muslim Generation

2025-05-03T11:48:45+08:00

Purpose -The digital era poses both challenges and opportunities for Islamic boarding schools (pesantren) in Indonesia. This study investigates the strategic role of pesantren in fostering digital literacy to shape a generation of Muslims who are both critical and productive. The research aims to analyze how digital literacy is integrated into pesantren education and the strategies employed to align technological use with Islamic ethical values. Methods -Adopting a qualitative library research method, the study draws from a wide range of primary and secondary sources, including academic literature and documented case studies. Findings –The findings reveal several key strategies: integration of digital subjects into curricula, training and workshops for students and teachers, policy reinforcement on technology use, ethical digital education, and collaboration with external institutions. Research implications / limitations -Case studies from pesantren such as Nurul Jadid, Darunnajah, and Al-Muayyad demonstrate successful implementations through e-learning platforms, digital preaching programs, and content creation training. Despite notable challenges such as limited infrastructure, cultural resistance, and a lack of digital competence among educators the study affirms the potential of pesantren to serve as centers of ethical digital literacy. Originality -The research contributes new insights by highlighting a rarely explored intersection between Islamic education and digital transformation, thus offering a valuable model for integrating religious values with technological advancement in education.

Eksplorasi Peran Bahasa Inggris untuk Keperluan Akademik dalam Pendidikan Multibahasa di Pesantren: Analisis Kebutuhan

2025-05-10T22:37:39+08:00

Pesantren, lembaga pendidikan agama yang unik di Indonesiaâ€”terutama di Jawaâ€”telah lama menjadi bagian tak terpisahkan dari masyarakat. Secara tradisional dikenal karena fokusnya pada studi agama, dengan bahasa Arab sebagai media pengajaran utama, banyak Pesantren kini telah merangkul pendidikan multibahasa dengan memasukkan bahasa Inggris ke dalam kurikulum formal mereka. Studi ini merupakan fase analisis kebutuhan dari proses perancangan kursus, yang bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi kebutuhan peserta didik akan materi bahasa Inggris yang selaras dengan aspirasi akademis dan komunikatif mereka. Dilakukan sebagai studi kualitatif deskriptif etnografis, studi ini menggunakan analisis konten untuk menafsirkan data. Penelitian ini melibatkan 30 mahasiswa Pesantren yang dipilih secara acak, di samping wawancara dengan perwakilan dari lembaga terkait untuk menangkap beragam perspektif tentang pembelajaran bahasa Inggris di Pesantren. Temuan tersebut menyoroti dampak multibahasa dalam pendidikan Pesantren, mengungkap tantangan dan kebutuhan khusus yang berfungsi sebagai cetak biru untuk perancangan kursus bahasa Inggris. Kebutuhan ini meliputi kemahiran dalam komunikasi sehari-hari, kemampuan untuk mengartikulasikan ide dengan percaya diri, keterampilan untuk mengakses dan menafsirkan sumber-sumber Islam dalam bahasa Inggris, dan kapasitas untuk menulis makalah akademis. Kebutuhan siswa yang diartikulasikan tidak hanya mencerminkan perspektif dan motivasi mereka tetapi juga menggarisbawahi pentingnya Bahasa Inggris untuk Tujuan Akademis dalam meningkatkan pendidikan multibahasa di Pesantren.

Pragmatic Analysis Between Santri Gestures and Kiai`s Teachings in a Film Entitled: "Sang Kiai"

2024-12-31T18:48:17+08:00

Abstract

Purpose -This study explores the intersection between pragmatics and non-verbal communication in Islamic educational contexts by analyzing santri gestures and their alignment with the teachings of the kiai as depicted in the Indonesian film Sang Kiai. The objective of this research is to identify types of gestures used by santri and interpret their meaning within the socio-religious framework of pesantren tradition. Methods - Using a qualitative descriptive method with a pragmatic-semiotic approach, the study analyzes selected scenes and gestures from the film and contextualizes them through ethnographic literature on pesantren culture and Islamic education. Findings – The findings reveal that santri gestures such as bowing, walking behind the kiai, avoiding direct eye contact, and sitting humbly are pragmatic expressions of submission, reverence, and learning ethics, deeply rooted in Islamic tradition and local pedagogical norms. These gestures function as non-verbal reinforcement of verbal teachings and play a crucial role in shaping the character of santri. Implications / limitations -This research contributes to the underexplored area of non-verbal language in Islamic educational settings and suggests that gestures in pesantren are an embodied form of religious discipline and moral education. Originality -Still, the study offers a valuable lens for educators, linguists, and cultural researchers interested in the pragmatics of Islamic pedagogy and the role of body language in religious instruction.