Science Development Strategy in Islamic Boarding School in The Context of Islamic Education

Abstract

Islamic boarding school as a traditional Islamic educational institution has a strategic role in character formation and scientific development of the younger generation. The rapid development of science and technology requires Islamic boarding schools to innovate in order to be able to produce graduates who are competent in the field of religion as well as adaptive to the demands of the times. This research aims to examine the scientific development strategy in Islamic boarding schools, the challenges faced, and the impact on the quality of Islamic education. The research method uses a qualitative approach with a case study on an integrated Islamic boarding school in West Java. Data was obtained through in-depth interviews, participatory observation, and documentation analysis, then analyzed thematically. The research results show that the scientific development strategy is carried out through the integration of religious science and general science, the improvement of teacher competence, as well as the implementation of an adaptive curriculum to global needs. The main challenges include limited resources, the dominance of traditional learning methods, and the narrow public perception of the role of Islamic boarding schools. Practically, the scientific development strategy in Islamic boarding schools has a positive impact on the quality of learning and the relevance of Islamic education with the modern context. This finding is expected to be a reference for Islamic boarding school managers and policy makers in formulating sustainable Islamic education development policies.