Aims and Scope

Journal of Schooling and Pesantren Studies (JSPS) is an international peer-reviewed academic journal dedicated to disseminating high-quality, original, and impactful scholarly research on schooling transformation, pesantren studies, Islamic education, educational innovation, and contemporary socio-religious educational dynamics in Muslim societies.

Journal Aims

JSPS aims to become a leading international platform for critical and interdisciplinary scholarship that explores the intersection between formal schooling systems, pesantren traditions, Islamic intellectual heritage, and contemporary educational transformation. The journal encourages theoretically informed, empirically grounded, and globally engaged research contributing to the advancement of educational knowledge and practice.

The journal particularly promotes scholarly discussions connecting local educational realities with broader global academic discourse, emphasizing educational innovation, social transformation, inclusivity, ethical values, and the dynamic role of Islamic education in contemporary society.

Scope of the Journal

JSPS welcomes original research articles, conceptual papers, literature reviews, and critical studies within the following areas:

1. Schooling and Educational Transformation

Comparative and interdisciplinary studies on schooling systems, educational leadership, curriculum development, pedagogy, educational policy, digital learning, educational technology, and institutional transformation across diverse socio-cultural contexts.

2. Pesantren and Islamic Educational Traditions

Research examining pesantren traditions, madrasah education, Islamic intellectual heritage, kyai leadership, religious authority, Islamic pedagogy, character education, spirituality, and the transformation of Islamic educational institutions in local and global settings.

3. Islamic Education and Global Educational Discourse

Studies exploring Islamic education in dialogue with global educational theories, ethics, multiculturalism, social inclusion, gender perspectives, interreligious engagement, citizenship education, and international educational discourse in plural societies.

4. Contemporary Educational and Socio-Religious Issues

Research addressing contemporary issues related to educational reform, sustainability, community-based learning, educational equity, youth culture, social change, religious moderation, and educational responses to global challenges within Muslim societies.

Types of Manuscripts Accepted

  • Original Research Articles
  • Conceptual and Theoretical Papers
  • Critical Literature Reviews
  • Comparative Educational Studies
  • Interdisciplinary Educational Research

JSPS strongly encourages contributions from scholars, researchers, practitioners, and policymakers worldwide whose works provide innovative perspectives and meaningful contributions to the development of schooling studies, pesantren studies, Islamic education, and contemporary educational scholarship.