<![CDATA[Innovation is essential for Islamic boarding schools (pesantren), which are inclusive institutions adaptable to various changes. As independent educational entities, pesantren determine their own educational innovations. However, the government and other related institutions also influence and initiate educational innovations in pesantren. This literature study examines educational innovation in pesantren, proposing creative Islamic education as a key aspect of innovation in Indonesia. Theories and insights on enhancing creativity in pesantren are discussed from two perspectives: creative pedagogy and an environment that fosters creativity. Creative pedagogy in pesantren can be implemented through creative teaching, creative learning, and teaching for creativity, all of which are interconnected and complementary. An environment that stimulates creativity arises from the understanding that creativity is not an innate talent but the result of the interaction between an individual's creative potential and their experiences and processes. Therefore, pesantren need to cultivate an educational culture that stimulates creativity and innovate in program implementation to provoke creativity, such as art performances, competitions, and activities that develop students' talents and interests.]]>
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