JIEP: Journal of Islamic Education and Pesantren is a peer-reviewed academic journal published by the Master’s Program of Islamic Religious Education, Universitas Hasyim Asy’ari Tebuireng Jombang. The journal publishes original research articles, review articles, and short communications that contribute to the advancement of knowledge in the field of Islamic education. JIEP aims to promote scholarly discussion and academic inquiry into Islamic education and its teaching practices in madrasah (Islamic schools), pesantren (Islamic boarding schools), and Islamic higher education institutions. The journal seeks to strengthen the contribution of Islamic education scholarship in addressing contemporary educational challenges at conceptual, philosophical, policy, and institutional practice levels. The scope of JIEP includes, but is not limited to, the following areas: Islamic Studies, Religious Studies, Islamic Education, Educational Psychology, Learning and Teaching, Curriculum of Islamic Education, Evaluation of Islamic Education, and Educational Philosophy. All manuscripts published in JIEP are expected to provide clear theoretical and/or practical implications for the development of Islamic education. JIEP is published biannually, in March and September, and applies a rigorous peer-review process to ensure academic quality, scholarly integrity, and ethical publication standards.