Focus

Journal of Islamic Educational Thought and Development focuses on the advancement of Islamic educational thought, theory, philosophy, and innovation that respond critically to contemporary social, cultural, technological, and global challenges. The journal positions Islamic education not merely as a process of transmitting religious knowledge, but as a transformative space for intellectual, spiritual, social, and civilizational development. Its distinctive contribution lies in integrating classical and contemporary Islamic educational thought with emerging issues such as digital transformation, artificial intelligence, and the future of Muslim societies in the global era. The journal promotes multidisciplinary and transdisciplinary approaches that connect Islamic education with sociology, psychology, technology, cultural studies, and global development discourse. Furthermore, it emphasizes the strengthening of Islamic values in addressing the demands of the twenty-first century and Society 5.0, particularly in fostering ethical, inclusive, and human-centered educational practices. By encouraging critical dialogue and innovative scholarship, the journal serves as an academic platform for researchers, scholars, educational practitioners, and policymakers to discuss and reimagine the future direction of Islamic education within local, national, and international contexts.

Scope

Journal of Islamic Educational Thought and Development covers, but is not limited to, the following areas:

• Philosophy and Thought of Islamic Education
  Studies on scholars, epistemology, ontology, axiology, paradigms of Islamic education, and reinterpretations of classical and contemporary Islamic educational thought.
• Transformation of Islamic Education in the Digital Era
  Artificial intelligence, digital learning, virtual learning environments, Islamic educational technology, big data, learning analytics, and digital religiosity in education.
• Islamic Education Curriculum Development
  Curriculum innovation, integration of religious and secular knowledge, moderation-based curriculum, character education, and twenty-first-century competency-based curriculum.
• Teacher Development and Leadership in Islamic Education
  Teacher competencies, transformational leadership, management of Islamic educational institutions, and professionalism of Muslim educators.
• Islamic Educational Development and Global Challenges
  Islamic education and global issues such as sustainability, multiculturalism, gender, inclusivity, peace education, social change, and the development of Muslim societies.
• Pesantren, Madrasah, and Higher Islamic Education Studies
  Institutional transformation, academic culture, learning innovation, and the dynamics of formal and non-formal Islamic education.
• Islamic Education and Societal Transformation
  The role of Islamic education in community empowerment, social development, strengthening civil society, and cultural transformation.
• Islamic Educational Psychology and Student Development
  Student development, spiritual well-being, character education, mental health, and Islamic psychological approaches in education.
• Comparative and International Islamic Education
  Comparative studies of Islamic education across countries, global Islamic education policies, and the dynamics of Muslim education in ASEAN, the Middle East, Europe, and Africa.
• Contemporary Issues in Islamic Education
  Current issues such as AI ethics, cyber religiosity, post-truth society, Islamic education and social media, and challenges faced by the Muslim digital generation.