The Role of Islamic Boarding Schools and Character Building of Santri through Increasing Social Capital and Human Capital for Social Changes in the Community

Abstract

The formation of santri character is very important in preparing reliable human resources both in terms of religion and the application of knowledge in the community. Islamic boarding school is one of the institutions that are trusted in shaping the character so that it can increase social capital and human capital in preparing for changes that occur in society. This research is qualitative based on literature and studied in depth. The results showed that character formation through the increase of social capital and human capital already exists in education in Islamic boarding school. This is related to activities carried out daily in Islamic boarding school education. The application of social capital can be seen from trust in the form of responsibility and attention, honest behavior &trustworthiness, cooperation seen from communication, engagement and coordination. Values are seen from discipline, hard work, togetherness, simplicity, patience, and tolerance. Norms are adherence to Kiai, Network through alumni studies and ties. The role of Islamic boarding school in the form of creating santri free from various races and castes, galvanizing islamic values and broadcasting, doing da'wah and accompanying and forming social organizations.