Strengthening Holistic-Integrative Islamic Education Character In Islamic Boarding Schools

The dynamics of globalization and advances in digital technology have significant impacts on the character and moral development of students, requiring an Islamic education model that develops students’ potential comprehensively. This study aims to analyze holistic-integrative character-based Islamic Religious Education (PAI) in Islamic boarding schools in Banyumas Regency using a qualitative, descriptive approach. Data were collected through observation and analysis of institutional documents related to educational policies and practices. The research was conducted in At-Thohiriyyah, El-Fira 1, and Al-Ikhsan Beji Islamic boarding schools. The findings show that all three pesantren implement a holistic-integrative PAI approach, integrating cognitive, affective, and psychomotor domains in intracurricular activities, worship practices, and character building. At-Thohiriyyah focuses on turats study and tahfidz, El-Fira 1 emphasizes classical Islamic texts, while Al-Ikhsan Beji develops Arabic and English skills. Despite resource limitations, the approach fosters santri with spiritual integrity, Islamic knowledge, noble character, and skills to face modern challenges.