FIKRI : Jurnal Kajian Agama, Sosial dan Budaya
Vol. 10 No. 2 (2025): Fikri : Jurnal Kajian Agama, Sosial dan Budaya

Islamic Boarding Schools as Learning Organizations: Integrating Tradition and Digital Innovation in Student Leadership Development

Hermanto Halil (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
03 Nov 2025

Abstract

This study examines the integration of pesantren tradition, managerial innovation, and external collaboration as a model for strengthening santri leadership capacity in Indonesia. Pesantren, as traditional Islamic educational institutions, play a central role in shaping future leaders grounded in religious values. However, the challenges of modernization, globalization, and digital transformation require pesantren to adapt without losing their authenticity. The purpose of this research is to analyze how leadership education in pesantren can develop through the synergy of traditional values, technological innovation, and strategic partnerships. The research employed a qualitative approach through participatory observation and in-depth interviews with pesantren leaders, santri, and external stakeholders. The findings reveal that the integration of tradition, digital managerial innovation, and external collaboration are strategic factors in strengthening santri leadership capacity within pesantren. Tradition continues to serve as a moral and spiritual foundation instilling honesty, responsibility, and the exemplary role of the kiai. Meanwhile, technology-based managerial innovation brings transformative change through digital administration, learning management systems, and online communication applications that foster participatory and adaptive leadership. Furthermore, collaboration with government, NGOs, and the private sector enriches santri leadership experiences through practical training beyond the religious sphere.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

JF

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Subject

Social Sciences

Description

JURNAL FIKRI adalah jurnal berkala Ilmiah yang diterbitkan oleh Institut Agama Islam (IAIMNU) Metro Lampung. Jurnal Fikri memuat artikel hasil penelitian maupun artikel konseptual (baik kualitatif lapangan atau kualitatif pustaka) dengan fokus kajian di bidang “Kajian Agama, Sosial dan ...