<![CDATA[The ecological crisis that increasingly threatens the survival of life on earth has placed religion, particularly Islam, under intense scrutiny due to the silence of some religious institutions on environmental degradation. Mlokorejo Islamic Boarding School, as a traditional Islamic educational institution based in a rural area, presents itself in this context as an interesting case study to explore the extent to which religion and religious institutions can play a critical role in responding to environmental degradation. The background to this research stems from concerns over the lack of active involvement of Islamic boarding schools in environmental discourse and action, despite Islamic values being imbued with ecotheological principles that emphasize the balance and sustainability of nature. The purpose of this study is to explore the potential of Islamic boarding schools in building ecological awareness and to re-examine the role of religion, which has been considered passive in environmental issues. The research questions are formulated as follows: First, what is the role of Mlokorejo Islamic Boarding School in responding to the ecological crisis in its surroundings? Second, how are Islamic values integrated into shaping ecotheological awareness within the Islamic boarding school environment? The method used was a qualitative-descriptive approach with participant observation, in-depth interviews, and literature review. Preliminary research results indicate that the Mlokorejo Islamic boarding school has great potential to become a center for ecotheological education, but remains hampered by a lack of environmental literacy, limited resources, and the lack of integration of ecological issues into the religious curriculum. Meanwhile, a new awareness is emerging among young people in the Islamic boarding school to connect Islamic teachings with ecological responsibility as a form of worship and social ethics.]]>
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