Focus and Scope

Edusantri is a peer-reviewed scientific journal dedicated to the study of Islamic education and the pesantren (Islamic boarding school) system in Indonesia and across the globe. Published on a regular basis, the journal serves as a forum for academics, researchers, educators, and practitioners to disseminate original research, theoretical enquiries, and critical analyses related to pesantren education and its transformation in the modern context.

The journal’s scope encompasses, but is not limited to, the following thematic areas:

Islamic Education and Pesantren

Studies on traditional (salafiyah) and modern (khalafiyah) pesantren educational systems, pesantren curricula, classical Islamic text (kitab kuning) teaching methodologies, and the integration of pesantren values into the national formal education system.

Pesantren Management and Leadership

Research on pesantren governance, kiai leadership, leadership succession and regeneration, human resource management within the pesantren environment, and institutional development of pesantren.

Transformation and Modernisation of Pesantren Education

Studies on pesantren adaptation to contemporary developments, digital transformation of pesantren, integration of technology in learning, and pesantren responses to national education policies.

Curriculum and Pedagogy

Research on pesantren-based curriculum development, instructional models in madrasah and pesantren-affiliated schools, and pedagogical innovations in Islamic education.

Social, Cultural, and Da’wah Dimensions of Pesantren

Studies on the role of pesantren in society, pesantren as a socio-religious institution, contributions of pesantren to strengthening religious moderation, and pesantren-based community empowerment.

Education Policy and Pesantren

Policy analysis related to pesantren education, implementation of the Pesantren Law, and comparative studies of Islamic education policies across different countries.

Local Wisdom and Character Education

Research on the integration of local wisdom into the pesantren educational system, character education grounded in pesantren values, and the cultivation of morality and scholarly conduct (akhlak and adab) as the core of pesantren education.

The journal welcomes articles in the form of quantitative, qualitative, mixed-methods, systematic literature reviews, and case studies that are relevant to the established focus and scope of the journal.