The digital era has introduced significant challenges in the form of educational degradation, where cognitive achievements are often prioritized over the internalization of moral-spiritual values. In Indonesia, Islamic boarding schools (pesantren) face serious constraints, with digital readiness levels as low as 16.4% and a curriculum dominated by classical text memorization, leading to insufficient critical thinking skills (6.2%). This study aims to construct a Holistic-Experiential learning model by integrating the Tajribi method and the Ngaji Rasa program as a strategic solution within the pesantren ecosystem. The research employs a qualitative method with a library research approach, utilizing content and thematic analysis for data interpretation. The findings reveal that the Tajribi method serves as a methodological foundation for experiential learning, while Ngaji Rasa acts as an affective manifestation implemented through a hidden curriculum. The construction of this model is epistemologically rooted in QS. Ash-Shaff: 2–3, which integrates ’ilm (knowledge), amal (action), and niyyah (intention). The novelty of this research lies in the inclusion of the spiritual dimension as a fourth pillar, transcending Bloom's taxonomy by forming a learning tetragonal that encompasses cognitive, affective, psychomotor, and spiritual domains. In conclusion, the integration of Tajribi and Ngaji Rasa transforms the pesantren into a "character laboratory" capable of bridging classical traditions with modernization demands without losing its spiritual identity.
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