MANAJEMEN BUDAYA PONDOK PESANTREN SUNAN PANDANARAN YOGYAKARTA DALAM PENGUATAN MODERASI BERAGAMANIM.: 24204091019Yulia Luthfiyani AzizahauthorReligious moderation is a crucial effort in fostering harmonious religious life within a diverse society. Pesantren hold a strategic position in strengthening religious moderation because their culture is shaped not only by religious instruction but also by traditions, habitual practices, role modeling, communal living, and social interaction. This study aims to: (1) describe the cultural characteristics of the Sunan Pandanaran Islamic Boarding School in Yogyakarta in supporting the strengthening of religious moderation, (2) analyze the management process of the pesantren culture regarding the strengthening of religious moderation; and (3) analyze religious moderation practices based on the behind the wall, at the wall, and beyond the wall theories. This study employs a qualitative approach using an ethnographic research design. Data were collected through participant observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation. Data analysis utilized James P. Spradley’s ethnographic model, incorporating domain, taxonomic, and componential analyses, as well as the analysis of cultural themes. Data validity was assessed based on the criteria of credibility, transferability, dependability, and confirmability. The research findings indicate that: (1) the cultural characteristics of pesantren serve as a foundation for strengthening religious moderation through scholarly traditions, kitab kuning study sessions, formal education, the communal life of santri, and openness to external parties. (2) The management of pesantren culture to strengthen religious moderation is implemented through the Planning, Organizing, Actuating, and Controlling (POAC) functions, however, the planning, organizing, and controlling aspects still require strengthening, particularly regarding the formulation of guidelines, role allocation, and evaluation indicators. (3) Practices categorized as behind the wall and at the wall have been achieved. Meanwhile, beyond the wall practices are beginning to emerge within the intrareligious realm through involvement in the Peacesantren program which actualizes religious moderation values in social life whereas in the inter-religious realm, such practices have not yet manifested as collaboration in addressing shared social issues.371.2 Pendidikan - Manajemen2026-08-19UIN SUNAN KALIJAGA YOGYAKARTA;FAKULTAS ILMU TARBIYAH DAN KEGURUANThesis