Santri as Agents of Change in the 21st Century in Business Innovation, Science, and Technology

  • Cepi Budiyanto STIT AL-Ihsan Baleendah Bandung, Indonesia
  • Agus Priyatna STIT AL-Ihsan Baleendah Bandung, Indonesia
Keywords: santri, agent of change, business innovation, science, technology, 21st century

Abstract

The 21st century presents significant challenges and opportunities due to technological advancements, globalization, and social transformation. In this context, santri, traditionally known as students of Islamic sciences in pesantren, are experiencing a redefinition of their role as agents of change. This article aims to conceptually examine the strategic contributions of santri in the realms of business, science, and technology innovation. Through the literature study method, the author analyzes the shift in the paradigm of pesantren education, which is now beginning to open up to modern science and entrepreneurship. Digital-based pesantren, vocational education, and the integration of technology in the learning system are evidence of the active involvement of students in the transformation process. Santri are not only able to uphold Islamic values but also contribute to creating innovative solutions that are relevant to the needs of the times. Therefore, santri need to be positioned as multidimensional actors who can play a key role in building an adaptive, ethical, and competitive society in the global era

References

Adhim, F., & Ta’rif. (2021). Ekosistem Pesantrenpreneur Berbasis Pengembangan Potensi Lokal. EDUKASI: Jurnal Penelitian Pendidikan Agama Dan Keagamaan, 19(2), 127–140. http://jurnaledukasikemenag.org

Ali, Moh., & Al Ghazali. Manajemen Pendidikan Pesantren Tradisional, Modern dan Global. Yogyakarta: Tahta Media Group, 2024.

Bali, M. M. E. I., & Hajriyah, H. B. (2020). Lembaga Penelitian dan Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat (LPPM) Sekolah Tinggi Islam Blambangan (STIB) Banyuwangi MOMENTUM Modernisasi Pendidikan Agama Islam Di Era Revolusi Industri 4.0. 09, 42–62. https://doi.org/10.14421/jpai.2019.161-01

Dina Amaliah Maulida, Candra Eka Jaya, and Ichsan Iqbal. 2024. “Pengembangan Jiwa Entrepreneur Santri Di Pondok Pesantren Mu’inul Islam”. Jurnal Ekonomi Dan BisnisDigital1(4):773-77. https://jurnal.ittc.web.id/index.php/jebd/article/view/975.

Dhofier, Z. (2009). Tradisi Pesantren: Memadu Modernitas untuk Kemajuan Bangsa (Cet. 1, Vol. 1, Issue 1). Pesantren Nawesea Press.

Fakhri, J. (2010). Sains Dan Teknologi Dalam Al-Qur’an Dan Implikasinya Dalam Pembelajaran. Ta’Dib, XV(1), 121–142.

Gufron, A. I. (2019). Santri dan Nasionalisme. Islamic Insights Journal, 1(1), 41–45. https://doi.org/10.21776/ub.iij.2019.001.01.4

Ginting, E. S. (2020). Penguatan literasi di era digital. Prosiding Seminar Nasional PBSI-III Tahun 2020: Inovasi Pembelajaran Bahasa dan Sastra Indonesia Guna Mendukung Merdeka Belajar pada Era Revolusi Industri 4.0 dan Society 5.0 (hlm. 35–38). Universitas Negeri Medan

Hasim, A., & Ramly, A. T. (2021). Pendidikan entrepreneurship pada abad 21 (Millenial) di pondok pesantren. http://ejournal.uika-bogor.ac.id/index.php/diversity/

Hidayat, M. (2016). Model komunikasi Kyai dengan Santri di pesantren. https://core.ac.uk/download/pdf/208826033.pdf

Kamal, S., Stit, A., & Mojokerto, R. W. (2024). Menciptakan Pesantren berkemajuan bagian dari Ekosistem pintar era Society 5.0. https://ejournal.alqolam.ac.id/index.php/studipesantren/

Lestari, C. P., Kurnianto, R., Syam, A. R., & Arifin, S. (2024). Religious Educational Patterns of The Millennial Generation Trough Ngopi Senja Activities. eL-HIKMAH: Jurnal Kajian dan Penelitian Pendidikan Islam, 18(2), 144-163.

Pesantren dan Kewirausahaan: Bagaimana Pesantren Mencetak Santri Menjadi Pengusaha Sukses. (2024, June 6). Pondok Pesantren Darunnajah 2 Cipining Bogor 6 June 2024. https://darunnajah.com/pesantren-dan-kewirausahaan-bagaimana-pesantren-mencetak-santri-menjadi-pengusaha-sukses/

Pramudita, F., Irawan, I., & Priatna, T. (2023). Agroteknologi dan Etika Pertanian dalam Implementasi Tata Kelola Sains di Pondok Pesantren. Agrokompleks, 23(1), 18–27. https://doi.org/10.51978/japp.v23i1.500

Rosyidin, M. A. (2021b). Interaksi Pesantren Dengan Sains Dan Teknologi. Ta’dibuna: Jurnal Pendidikan Agama Islam, 4(1), 53–73.

Zh, M. H. R., Pradana, M. I. Y., Soepriyanto, Y., Budiman, F., & others. (2025). Comparative Analysis of Student Learning Outcomes in Al-Qur’an Hadith Lessons Based on Learning Media. Al-Afkar, Journal For Islamic Studies, 8(1), 241–250.

Published
2025-08-21
How to Cite
Cepi Budiyanto, & Agus Priyatna. (2025). Santri as Agents of Change in the 21st Century in Business Innovation, Science, and Technology. Proceeding of International Conference on Islamic Boarding School , 2(1). https://doi.org/10.61159/icop.v2i1.630