Aim and Scope

Aims

Research in Islamic and Social Learning is peer reviewed journal committed to advancing high-quality scholarship at the intersection of Islamic studies, education, and social learning sciences. The journal aims to provide a rigorous academic platform for the dissemination of theoretical, empirical, and interdisciplinary research that critically examines learning processes within Islamic intellectual, cultural, and social contexts.

Research in Islamic and Social Learning seeks to bridge classical Islamic scholarship and contemporary social science perspectives by fostering dialogue between tradition and modern educational thought. The journal prioritizes research that offers significant conceptual contributions, methodological rigor, and global relevance in understanding how Islamic values, epistemologies, and institutions shape learning in diverse societies.

 

Scope

The journal welcomes original research and review articles in the following areas:

1. Islamic Education and Pedagogy
   • Curriculum development in Islamic education
   • Teaching methodologies in madrasah, pesantren, and Islamic higher education
   • Integration of Islamic worldview in modern education systems
2. Social Learning in Islamic Contexts
   • Application of social learning theory in Muslim societies
   • Community-based learning and informal education
   • Moral and character education grounded in Islamic principles
3. Islamic Thought and Educational Philosophy
   • Classical and contemporary Islamic educational philosophy
   • Epistemology of knowledge in Islamic tradition
   • Reform and renewal (tajdid) in Islamic educational discourse
4. Digital and Contemporary Learning Environments
   • E-learning and technology-enhanced Islamic education
   • Digital literacy in Muslim communities
   • Artificial intelligence and educational innovation in Islamic institutions
5. Psychology, Sociology, and Policy in Islamic Education
   • Islamic psychology and learner development
   • Sociology of Islamic schooling
   • Educational leadership and governance in Islamic institutions
   • Policy analysis in Islamic education systems
6. Comparative and Global Perspectives
   • Comparative studies between Islamic and non-Islamic educational models
   • Transnational Islamic education
   • Globalization and its impact on Muslim learning communities

Research in Islamic and Social Learning particularly encourages interdisciplinary approaches that integrate Islamic studies with education, sociology, psychology, anthropology, and related social sciences. Contributions employing qualitative, quantitative, or mixed methods research designs are equally welcomed, provided they demonstrate strong theoretical grounding and methodological rigor.