The People Empowerment Pattern In Pesantren Environment: A Case Study About Community Around Pesantren in West Java, Indonesia

摘要

Pesantren develops in line with the mission of the community organization. Nahdatul Ulama (NU) produces many boarding schools with very strong NU characteristics, as well as Muhammadiyah and Persatuan Islam. Each pesantren affiliated with a particular organization generally has its own nuance of interest to be studied, ranging from aspects of curriculum, practice of worship, to coaching and empowerment of people who are in pesantren environment. This study aims to determine how the pattern of guidance and community empowerment and supporting factors and factors inhibiting the development of community empowerment within the Pesantren Sukahideng, Tasikmalaya. This research uses qualitative method. Data collection techniques through observation and interviews to the leadership of pesantren and the community within the Pesantren Sukahideng, Tasikmalaya. The results of this study indicate that Pesantren Sukahideng has a special division that handles community empowerment. The supporting factor is a strong commitment both from the pesantren and the community. The inhibiting factor comes from immigrants who are not familiar with the traditions and culture of society. This pattern of community development and empowerment is very much in line with the concept of pesantren development.