Focus and Scope
Studies in Indonesian Contemporary Religiosity and the Modern World (ISSN: XXXX-XXXX) is an international peer-reviewed academic journal dedicated to the interdisciplinary study of religion, society, culture, and modernity in contemporary Indonesia. The journal serves as a scholarly platform for the publication of original research, theoretical inquiries, empirical studies, and critical analyses that examine the evolving expressions of religiosity and their interaction with social, political, economic, technological, and cultural transformations in Indonesia and beyond.
The journal focuses on the complex relationship between religion and modern life, exploring how Indonesian religious communities, institutions, and movements respond to globalization, democratization, digitalization, environmental change, and shifting social values. It seeks to advance critical and comparative scholarship on the role of religion in shaping public discourse, identity formation, governance, social cohesion, and intercultural relations within a rapidly changing society.
Emphasizing multidisciplinary and international perspectives, the journal welcomes contributions from the fields of religious studies, sociology, anthropology, political science, history, law, cultural studies, communication studies, philosophy, gender studies, and related disciplines. The journal encourages innovative and critical approaches that contribute to deeper academic understanding of contemporary religiosity in Indonesia and its relevance to broader global debates on religion and modernity.
Areas of Focus
The journal publishes scholarly works in, but not limited to, the following areas:
- Contemporary religiosity and religious transformation in Indonesia
- Religion, modernity, and globalization
- Islam, Christianity, Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, and local beliefs in Indonesia
- Religion and socio-political dynamics
- Religion, democracy, governance, and public policy
- Interfaith dialogue and religious pluralism
- Religious identity, nationalism, and citizenship
- Religion, media, and digital culture
- Digital religion and online religious communities
- Gender, sexuality, and religious discourse
- Religion and human rights
- Environmental ethics, eco-theology, and religious sustainability movements
- Religious education and cultural transmission
- Youth religiosity and contemporary religious movements
- Radicalism, moderation, tolerance, and peacebuilding
- Religion, migration, and transnational networks
- Indigenous spirituality and local wisdom
- Comparative studies on religion and modern society
- Religion, economy, and social transformation
Scope of Publication
The journal accepts original research articles, review articles, conceptual papers, ethnographic studies, case studies, and policy analyses that demonstrate strong academic rigor, methodological clarity, theoretical contribution, and relevance to contemporary religious and societal issues.
The Studies in Indonesian Contemporary Religiosity and the Modern World particularly values interdisciplinary and comparative studies that engage with both local Indonesian contexts and broader regional or global perspectives. Contributions may employ qualitative, quantitative, historical, textual, philosophical, or mixed-method approaches to analyze the changing nature of religion in contemporary society.
By fostering critical scholarship and inclusive academic dialogue, the journal aims to contribute to the advancement of knowledge on religion and modernity, promote deeper intercultural understanding, and provide meaningful insights into the role of religion in addressing contemporary social challenges in Indonesia and the wider global community.
