Focus & Scope

The Journal of Kitab and Knowledge of Pesantren (JKKP) is a peer-reviewed academic journal that publishes original research, conceptual papers, and critical reviews focusing on Islamic scholarship and the intellectual tradition of pesantren (Islamic boarding schools). The journal bridges classical Islamic knowledge (turāth al-Islāmī) with contemporary academic and social contexts.

Focus:
JKKP focuses on studies related to Islamic education, kitab kuning (classical Islamic texts), and pesantren's epistemological, pedagogical, and cultural dimensions. The journal serves as a platform for researchers, educators, and practitioners to explore the transmission of Islamic knowledge, values, and methodologies within the pesantren tradition and its contribution to global Islamic thought.

Scope:
The scope of JKKP includes, but is not limited to, the following topics:

• Studies on kitab kuning and Islamic classical texts: interpretation, methodology, and contextualization
• Philosophy, epistemology, and pedagogy of pesantren education
• Integration of traditional and modern knowledge in Islamic educational institutions
• Comparative studies on Islamic education systems (national and international)
• Character education, moral development, and spiritual formation in pesantren
• The role of pesantren in contemporary Islamic discourse and community empowerment
• Digital transformation and innovation in pesantren learning systems
• Language, culture, and local wisdom in pesantren education
• Studies on Islamic leadership, management, and pesantren-based social movements

The journal welcomes interdisciplinary approaches from Islamic studies, education, sociology, anthropology, history, linguistics, and digital humanities that enrich the understanding of kitab and pesantren knowledge systems.