<![CDATA[Vocational education based on pesantren faces the challenge of connecting religious formation, technical competence, and economic independence without falling into business pragmatism. This study analyzes the relationship between religious education, fishery vocational activities, and ecological responsibility at Pondok Pesantren Entrepreneur Sunan Kalijaga. A qualitative case study approach was used; data were collected through interviews with 13 informants, observation, and documentation (February–March 2026), and analyzed using the Miles, Huberman, and Saldaña framework along with triangulation. The results show three student development pathways regular, aquaculture, and business with religious education remaining dominant (70–80%), while vocational activities provide practical experience in fish farming, water quality monitoring, sales, and transactions linked to the values of trustworthiness, responsibility, honesty, and environmental care. The business unit's net profit is estimated at Rp10–15 million per month, but has not been verified through financial reports. This study provides a contextual understanding of the interconnection between Islamic values, experiential vocational learning, and the fisheries value chain. However, the effectiveness of the formal curriculum as well as learning outcomes and environmental impacts have not been measured quantitatively; comparative and longitudinal research is needed to test the applicability of this approach in broader context.]]>
