EMPIRISMA: JURNAL PEMIKIRAN DAN KEBUDAYAAN ISLAM
Vol. 35 No. 2 (2026): Empirisma: Jurnal Pemikiran dan Kebudayaan Islam

Strengthening Tradition Amidst Disruption: The Transformation of Islamic Educational Thought In Islamic Boarding Schools In The Digital and Globalization Era

Budiyanto (Institut Agama Islam Wali Songo Situbondo, Indonesia)
Mujamil Qomar (UIN Sayyid Ali Rahmatullah tulungagung, Indonesia)
Agus Purwowidodo (UIN Sayyid Ali Rahmatullah tulungagung, Indonesia)
Shahzadi Hina (Beaconhouse National University , Pakistan)



Article Info

Publish Date
21 Sep 2026

Abstract

This study examines the transformation of Islamic educational thought in pesantren amid the challenges of digital disruption and globalization, with a particular focus on the role of tradition as a foundation for educational renewal. The research aims to analyze how pesantren maintain their traditional values while adapting to contemporary technological and global developments. Using a qualitative library research approach, data were collected from scholarly articles, books, policy documents, and previous studies related to Islamic education, pesantren traditions, and digital transformation. The findings reveal that pesantren have not abandoned their traditional educational heritage (turats), but rather have reinterpreted and integrated it into modern educational practices through digital literacy, technology-assisted learning, and the development of global competencies. This transformation reflects a dynamic dialectic between continuity and change, where traditional values such as religious moderation, moral cultivation, and scholarly authority remain central while being contextualized within contemporary realities. The study concludes that the sustainability of pesantren in the digital era depends on their ability to preserve their intellectual and cultural traditions while embracing innovation as a strategic response to globalization. This adaptive model offers a new paradigm for strengthening Islamic education without losing its authentic identity.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

empirisma

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Subject

Religion Arts Humanities Social Sciences

Description

Focus The focus of this journal is to publish the results of research and thoughts on Islamic studies in the form of research articles and book reviews and thoughts. Scope since 2017 the journal focuses more on various dimensions of Islamic thoughts and cultures with the scope limited to the ...