Santri: Journal of Pesantren and Fiqh Sosial
Vol 6 No 2 (2025): December 2025

Internalizing Ecotheological Values: Strategies of Pesantren in Fostering Environmentally Conscious Character

Mujahidin, Muhammad Diwanul (Unknown)
Imron, Ali (Unknown)
Abdiliah, Mochamad Hafid (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
26 Dec 2025

Abstract

The ongoing environmental crisis in modern society requires urgent attention, as the universe was created with an inherent balance. This research investigates the ecotheological perspective developed within pesantren education, aiming to analyze the role of pesantren in fostering environmental awareness grounded in Islamic values. Pesantren possess significant potential to cultivate ecological awareness among santri by integrating Islamic teachings with local wisdom. This study employs a literature review method with a theoretical approach, analyzing sociological theories of religion relevant to pesantren education that support the internalization of ecotheological values. The findings demonstrate that pesantren can instill environmental values through an ecotheological approach. Specifically, pesantren can implement the principle of khalifah fi al-ardl, which emphasizes human responsibility as stewards of the universe (rahmatal lil alamin). Additionally, pesantren serves as platforms for Islamic scholars to develop environmental jurisprudence (fiqh al-bi'ah), which governs environmental protection. Furthermore, pesantren utilizes best practices to instill ecotheological values through contextual and experiential learning. Consequently, pesantren education can help cultivate a generation characterized by strong ecological awareness and a commitment to environmental sustainability.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

santri

Publisher

Subject

Religion Humanities Social Sciences

Description

The scope of the pesantren includes PesantrenTraditions Development, Systems of Pesantren Pesantren Values, Manuscripts Developing in the Pesantren, The study about Kiai and Santri, Pesantrens Relationship with the Community. Whereas the study of fiqh sosial covers Fiqh Sosial Faces Peoples Problems ...