Inklusiva: Jurnal Studi Agama-Agama (e-ISSN: 3089-3232; p-ISSN: 3090-904X) is a peer-reviewed academic journal published by the Department of Religious Studies, Faculty of Ushuluddin, Syarif Hidayatullah State Islamic University, Jakarta, in collaboration with the Indonesian Association for the Study of Religion (ASAI). The journal was first published in June 2023 and has since been issued biannually in June and December. Inklusiva focuses on the study of world religions, including but not limited to Islam, Christianity, Buddhism, Hinduism, Judaism, and other religious traditions. It also welcomes interdisciplinary approaches to the study of religion, particularly those engaging with anthropology, sociology, philosophy, psychology, and cultural studies.
Faculty of Ushuluddin Syarif Hidayatullah State Islamic University
Strategi Gereja Kristen Jawa (Gkj) Nehemia Lebak Bulus dalam Membangun Ketahanan Moral Jemaat terhadap Judi Online: Analisis Teori Peran Bruce J. Biddle
Online gambling has become a major social problem affecting Indonesia’s economic, psychological, and moral life. The rapid development of digital technology has increased public access to online gambling, requiring the involvement of religious institutions in preventive efforts. This study aims to analyze the strategy implemented by Gereja Kristen Jawa (GKJ) Nehemia Lebak Bulus, South Jakarta, in preventing online gambling among its congregation. This research employs a qualitative approach using descriptive-analytical methods through observation, interviews, and documentation. Bruce J. Biddle’s Role Theory is applied to analyze the church’s social and religious functions. The findings reveal that GKJ Nehemia implements an integrated strategy through Marturia, Koinonia, and Diakonia, functioning as preventive, educational, communal, and pastoral approaches. These strategies strengthen the congregation’s moral resilience and contribute to maintaining a zero-case condition regarding online gambling within the church community.
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Praktik Meditasi Chan di Era Digital: Adaptasi dan Efektivitas Praktik Daring-Luring pada Komunitas Buddha Mahayana di Wihara Ekayana Serpong
This study aims to describe the practice of Chan Meditation carried out by the Mahayana Buddhist community at Ekayana Serpong Temple, Tangerang Regency, Banten, and to examine its adaptation and effectiveness in the digital era. A qualitative method with a psychology of religion approach was used, involving observation, in-depth interviews with practitioners and community leaders, and documentation of activities. The findings show that Chan Meditation at Ekayana Serpong Temple consists of five core movements: Namaskara, Sitting Meditation, Walking Meditation, Eight Movements of Awareness, and Yoga. Online sessions were held during the Covid-19 pandemic through Zoom and YouTube Live but were discontinued once in-person activities resumed, as they were considered less able to convey collective energy, guidance quality, and spiritual depth compared to offline practice. Digital technology therefore functions only as a temporary supporting medium, a digitally-mediated practice rather than a digital religion, so that the essence and method of Chan Meditation remain preserved.
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Sujud Sumarah sebagai Mediasi Coping dalam Menghadapi Berbagai Masalah Hidup
Sumarah, an indigenous Javanese spirituality (Kejawen), centers on the philosophy of total surrender to God Almighty through a meditation practice known as Sujud Sumarah. This study aims to explore the practice of Sujud Sumarah as a coping strategy for dealing with various life stressors. It examines the internalization of local spiritual values ​​in building personal resilience. A descriptive qualitative approach was employed, utilizing methods such as in-depth interviews with members of the Sumarah group and direct observation. The findings reveal that Sujud Sumarah is not merely a passive activity but an active practice involving three key stages: emotional acceptance (nrimo), letting go of the ego (pasrah), and aligning oneself with God's will (sumarah). The practice proved effective in reducing anxiety levels, fostering inner peace (tentrem), and altering individuals' perceptions of stressors. Thus, it can be concluded that spirituality-based local wisdom holds significant potential as a form of psychological intervention.
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Identitas dan Adaptasi Sosial Hindu Bali di Bekasi
Penelitian ini mengkaji proses pembentukan, pemertahanan, dan negosiasi identitas sosial komunitas Hindu Bali di Bekasi sebagai kelompok diaspora minoritas di tengah masyarakat perkotaan multikultural yang didominasi kelompok mayoritas. Fokus penelitian terletak pada representasi identitas dalam kehidupan sehari-hari serta strategi adaptasi sosial untuk menjaga keberlangsungan nilai, norma, dan tradisi. Penelitian menggunakan metode kualitatif dengan pendekatan deskriptif-analitis melalui wawancara mendalam, observasi, dan dokumentasi. Analisis didasarkan pada teori fungsionalisme struktural Émile Durkheim dan kerangka AGIL Talcott Parsons, serta didukung teori identitas sosial dan ketegangan sosial. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa komunitas Hindu Bali mampu mempertahankan identitas keagamaan dan budaya melalui praktik ritual, pewarisan nilai, serta adaptasi dalam bahasa, bentuk ibadah, dan relasi sosial lintas agama. Dalam kerangka AGIL, komunitas ini menunjukkan pola adaptasi konformitas yang memungkinkan terciptanya integrasi dan stabilitas sosial tanpa kehilangan identitas budaya di tengah dinamika masyarakat multikultural.
Copyright (c) 2026 Pipit Fikriyani, Rahmat Hidayatullah https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Institusi Keagamaan sebagai Aktor Pemberdayaan Ekonomi: Analisis Strategi Pondok Pesantren Al Mustahdiyah dalam Mengatasi Kemiskinan
This article analyzes the role of the Al Mustahdiyah Kalideres Islamic Boarding School in alleviating urban poverty through a faith-based empowerment strategy. In the context of multidimensional poverty, pesantren function not only as educational institutions, but also as socio-economic actors for the surrounding community. This study uses a qualitative approach with a case study method. Data were obtained through observation, interviews, and documentation, then analyzed using the perspective of Talcott Parsons' structural functionalism. The results of the study show that the empowerment strategy is carried out through the creation of business opportunities, strengthening the community economy, and internalizing religious values that encourage work ethic and social solidarity. The existence of Islamic boarding schools contributes to increasing income and economic stability of some of the surrounding communities. This research confirms that religious institutions have a strategic role in responding to urban poverty through integrated social and spiritual approaches.
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Merawat Harmoni di Tengah Perbedaan: Adaptasi Sosial dan Keberagamaan Masyarakat Sunda Wiwitan dan Masyarakat Pendatang Di Kampung Budaya Jalawastu Brebes
This article examines social and religious interactions as well as the process of identity adaptation between the Sunda Wiwitan community and migrant communities in Jalawastu Cultural Village, Brebes. The study is motivated by cultural and religious differences that have the potential to influence the dynamics of social life within the community. This research employs a qualitative method with a sociological approach. Data were collected through observation, in-depth interviews with the village head, traditional custodians, customary leaders, members of the Sunda Wiwitan community, migrant communities, and a literature review. Data were analyzed using Henri Tajfel and John Turner's Social Identity Theory to understand the processes of identity formation, maintenance, and adaptation within diverse social interactions. The findings reveal that social and religious interactions between the Sunda Wiwitan community and migrant communities are characterized by harmonious relationships fostered through cooperation in social, cultural, and religious activities. Differences in religious beliefs do not lead to significant conflict due to mutual respect and the freedom of each group to practice its own beliefs. The process of identity adaptation occurs through the adjustment of migrant communities to the values and customary norms of the Sunda Wiwitan community without compromising their own group identity. This study concludes that social harmony in a multicultural society can be achieved through tolerance, respect for diversity, and the ability of different groups to adapt to one another.
Copyright (c) 2026 Virna Khoerunnisa, M. Ikhsan Tanggok https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Ritual Kirtan dan Pengalaman Spiritual Umat Sikh di Gurdwara Ciputat, Tangerang Selatan
Kirtan is one of the main forms of worship in the Sikh religion, carried out through the chanting of shabad (holy words) originating from Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji accompanied by music. For Sikhs, Kirtan is not only part of a religious ritual, but also serves as a means to get closer to Waheguru, deepen spiritual experience, and strengthen togetherness within the community. This study aims to examine the implementation of the Kirtan ritual and uncover the spiritual meaning felt by the congregation at Gurdwara Ciputat, South Tangerang. This study uses a qualitative method with a phenomenological and anthropological approach. Data were obtained through participatory observation, in-depth interviews with religious leaders and Sikh congregations, and literature studies related to the research theme. Data analysis was carried out using Clifford Geertz's symbolic theory to understand the symbolic meaning contained in the practice of Kirtan. The results show that Kirtan has five main spiritual meanings, namely as a medium for conveying emotions, a means of spiritual communication with God, a vehicle for aesthetic appreciation, a source of inner peace, and a form of preservation of Sikh traditions and culture. Viewed from Edmund Husserl's phenomenological perspective, the spiritual experience born through the practice of Kirtan is understood as a process of religious appreciation that fosters self-awareness, ego control, and closeness to Waheguru. Furthermore, Kirtan also contributes to the cultivation of discipline, simplicity, and the internalization of spiritual teachings in the daily lives of Sikhs.
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Gereja dan Kemiskinan: Respons Sosial Gereja Katolik Santo Barnabas Pamulang Timur terhadap Kemiskinan Perkotaan
This article examines the relationship between the Church and poverty by analyzing the social response of the Santo Barnabas Catholic Church in Pamulang Timur to urban poverty. Poverty is understood not merely as economic deprivation, but as a social phenomenon shaped by structural inequality, limited access to education, health, and economic resources, as well as unequal social relations in urban settings. This study employs a qualitative case study approach. Data were collected through in-depth interviews with parish priests, members of the Social and Economic Development Section, social ministry volunteers, and observations of church-based social programs. The findings reveal that the Santo Barnabas Catholic Church addresses urban poverty not only through charitable assistance, but also through sustainable empowerment programs in education, health, and community economic development. This social response is carried out through organized and institutionalized church engagement aimed at strengthening social solidarity at the community level. These practices reflect the Church’s role as a social actor implementing reflective and contextual faith-based activism grounded in Catholic Social Teaching. The article highlights the significant contribution of the Church in responding to urban poverty and fostering social solidarity within a plural urban society.
Copyright (c) 2025 Marhadi, Moh. Nuh HS https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Darma dan Kesetaraan: Kiprah Perempuan di Pura Amrta Jati
This research examines how religious people and the Hindu community view the changing roles of women in social and religious contexts at Pura Amrta Jati Cinere. This study also investigates new ways of understanding Hindu scriptures that support gender equality and examines how Hindu religious leaders responded to these changes. The research results show that doctrinally, Hinduism actually supports gender equality through the concepts of Ardhanariswara and Shakti, but patriarchal norms in society still pose an obstacle to its implementation. Currently, Hindu women at Pura Amrta Jati are increasingly valued as ritual leaders and important participants in social life, which has a positive impact on the community in terms of spiritual, social, and cultural aspects. There are still some existing social challenges that need to be reflected upon and become the focus of education to promote progress in gender equality within the practice of Hinduism.
Copyright (c) 2025 Putri Chaerun Nisa, Siti Nadroh https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Telaah Keberagamaan Menyingkap Peran Forum Kerukunan Umat Beragama (FKUB) di Kabupaten Pamekasan
Interfaith harmony is a crucial aspect in maintaining social stability in a pluralistic society, both in terms of differences in faith and denomination. This study aims to examine the role of the Pamekasan Regency Interfaith Harmony Forum (FKUB) in maintaining interfaith harmony and to identify factors that hinder its performance. The method used was a qualitative approach through interviews, observation, and documentation of relevant parties. The results of the study indicate that the role of the Pamekasan FKUB in maintaining interfaith harmony has not been optimal. The FKUB is considered slow in responding to conflicts and only acts after the issue has become public attention, so some people choose to resolve conflicts independently. In some cases, conflict resolution is also considered to violate the rights and obligations of members of other religions. The obstacles affecting the FKUB's performance consist of internal factors, such as minimal attention and support from the local government in terms of funding and facilities; and external factors, namely the community's low understanding of interfaith tolerance, which leads to fanaticism and vulnerability to provocation. Therefore, it is necessary to strengthen the capacity of the FKUB and increase tolerance literacy in the community.
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Fenomenologi Sosial Kehidupan Beragama di Desa Sodong
This research is to deeply analyze and describe the social interaction patterns of the Sodong Village community in their religious life through a phenomenological approach. Phenomenology is a method for understanding the essence of a phenomenon consciously experienced by individuals, in this case, how the Sodong Village community lives their social and religious lives. This study uses a qualitative-descriptive approach with data collection techniques such as participatory observation and in-depth interviews with religious figures, community leaders, and residents. The results of this study reveal that the social interactions of the Sodong Village community are divided into three main patterns: interactions that are communal and social, religious interactions, and educational interactions. These patterns not only serve as a social mechanism to maintain harmony but also as a medium to strengthen religious and local cultural identity. The findings conclude that daily social interactions, based on the values of tolerance and mutual respect, are the primary foundation for the harmony of religious life in Sodong Village.
Copyright (c) 2025 Mardotillah Aulia Nur Rahmah, Ahmad Ridho https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Panggung Budaya, Jendela Mazhab: Peran Islamic Cultural Center Jakarta dalam Memperkenalkan Syiah di Indonesia
This paper examines the role of the Islamic Cultural Center (ICC) Jakarta as a cultural platform for the introduction of Shia Islam in Indonesia, particularly in the Greater Jakarta area. ICC functions as an intellectual hub for the Shia community, focusing on studies of Islamic culture and serving as a form of Iranian cultural diplomacy in the country. Rather than conducting direct propagation of Shia teachings, ICC adopts a cultural approach aimed at fostering understanding and correcting negative prejudices about Shia and its figures within the wider society. Through religious and cultural programs, seminars, scholarly discussions, publishing, educational activities, and the use of information technology, ICC actively contributes to promoting Islam as a religion of mercy for the universe (rahmatan lil ‘alamin) and serves as a bridge for inter-sectarian communication. This research employs a qualitative method, utilizing interviews, field observations, and literature studies, analyzed through an anthropological lens based on Bronislaw Malinowski’s functionalism theory. The results highlight that ICC Jakarta prioritizes educational and cultural endeavors in introducing the Shia identity to Indonesia’s diverse society.
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Jejak Dharma di Era Modern: Vihara Gayatri dan Pencarian Makna Identitas Kaum Muda
Vihara Gayatri is understood not merely as a place of worship, but as a spiritual and social space that plays a significant role in shaping the religious identity of young Buddhists. This study aims to analyze the symbolic meaning and the role of religious traditions in Vihara Gayatri, Depok, in the process of forming the religious identity of Buddhist youth amid the tide of modernization. Using a qualitative method with an anthropological approach, data were obtained through in-depth interviews with temple administrators, a romo (spiritual leader), young devotees, and visitors, supported by field observation and literature review. The findings reveal that the traditions practiced at Vihara Gayatri such as the Seven Wells ritual, the lighting of the Great Candle, and Dhamma learning activities are perceived as means of spiritual purification, moral cultivation, and social cohesion. The water from the seven wells symbolizes inner cleansing, the Great Candle represents wisdom and enlightenment, while Dhamma activities serve as a medium for internalizing Buddhist teachings. These findings align with Erik Erikson’s psychosocial identity theory, which emphasizes the role of social experience in identity formation, and demonstrate how the vihara functions as a symbolic system that reinforces the religious identity of Buddhist youth within a dynamic cultural and spiritual context.
Copyright (c) 2025 Devi Deliyanti, Muhammad Sairi https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Ekoteologi Khonghucu: Cara Pandang dan Praktik Umat di Bogor
This study examines the ecological perspectives and practices of the Khonghucu community in Bogor using the frameworks of ecotheology and Pierre Bourdieu's social practice theory. Ecotheological analysis explores theological interpretations of the human-nature-God relationship, while Bourdieu’s theory analyzes the interplay of habitus, capital, and fields in shaping everyday environmental practices. Findings indicate that the San Cai (Tian, Di, Ren) concept and the Three Dao principle form a holistic worldview of nature as a cosmic unity that must be preserved. These values manifest in practices such as waste management, energy conservation, greening activities, and religious rituals with ecological dimensions. However, implementation faces challenges including personal inconsistency, modern lifestyle pressures, and limited religious leadership exemplification. This study contributes to understanding how religion can inspire environmental action and offers an integrative view of spiritual and practical dimensions in faith based environmental movements.
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Elektabilitas Tanpa Legitimasi Agama: Peran Marginal Tokoh Agama dalam Dinamika Elektoral PSI di DKI Jakarta
This research analyzes the role of religious figures in the electoral dynamics of the Indonesian Solidarity Party (PSI) in DKI Jakarta, a region known for its strong political identity polarization. PSI presents an anomaly because it positions itself as a modern party that rejects the politicization of religion, yet it has managed to maintain significant electability. The results of the qualitative analysis show that the role of support and legitimacy from religious figures is marginal and not essential in the formation of PSI's electoral base, thereby rejecting the hypothesis of the centrality of religious legitimacy. PSI's electability is driven by non-primordial factors, including its appeal to urban young voters (Millennials and Gen Z), its commitment to performance and anti-corruption issues, and the construction of a political identity as a modern/secular opposition to religion-based parties. The existing role of religious figures is limited to the personal, educational, and dialogical realms, rather than institutional mass mobilization. These findings introduce the concept of "Electability Without Religious Legitimacy" and verify the shift in political cleavage from a primordial basis to a generational and modernist-vs-traditionalist ideological basis in Indonesian urban politics.
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Dari Dupa ke Doa: Makna Spritualitas Sembahyang King Hoo Ping dalam Tradisi Khonghucu di Lithang Bakti
This study examines the meaning of prayer in the King Hoo Ping prayer in Confucianism. This research is motivated by the author's interest in the process of carrying out the King Hoo Ping prayer ritual carried out by Confucians, which is known as a prayer to the spirits of ancestors and spirits that are no longer worshipped by their families, has spiritual and social values in Confucianism. This study uses a qualitative approach with field research methods and through participatory observation, the author also conducted interviews with Confucian clergy at Lithang Bakti Makin Pondok Cabe. In addition, the author also conducted a literature study to collect some data and information through literature relevant to the topic of the thesis. The approach used in this study is an anthropological approach. The results of the study show that there is a meaning to the King Hoo Ping prayer, which aims to honor ancestors and also strengthen the values of virtue such as devotion to ancestors and social concern.
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Praktik Filantropi dalam Upacara Kathina di Vihara Metta Palmerah
This research focuses on the practice of philanthropy in the Kathina ceremony at Vihara Metta Palmerah. With the aim of understanding what is the basis for Buddhists to practice philanthropy in the Kathina ceremony, as well as what forms of philanthropy are contained in the Kathina ceremony. The type of research used is descriptive qualitative with a field research method, and uses a sociological approach. Primary data was obtained through interviews with monastery administrators while secondary data came from related literature. Data collection techniques include observation and interviews. The researcher found that in the Kathina ceremony there is a sutta recitation, namely the Nidhikanda Sutta which means true treasure. The results showed that the Nindhikanda Sutta as a foundation for Buddhists to donate since the time of the Buddha.
Copyright (c) 2025 Elvira Nurhaliza, Harun Rasyid, Fitriana https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Peran Pemerintah Desa Tajurhalang Kabupaten Bogor dalam Menjaga Kerukunan Antarumat Beragama
This study aims to describe and analyze the role of the Tajurhalang Village Government, Bogor Regency, in maintaining inter-religious harmony. The background of this research stems from the dynamics of inter-religious relations in Indonesia, which are often characterized by conflict. As the closest government unit to the community, the village government has a strategic role in creating social harmony amid religious diversity. Therefore, this research seeks to understand the steps taken by the Tajurhalang Village Government in maintaining and strengthening inter-religious tolerance. This research uses a qualitative method with a sociology of religion approach. Data were collected through direct observation, interviews with the village government and religious leaders, and the study of related literature. This approach allowed the researcher to explore in depth the strategies applied in managing religious diversity at the village level and identify the factors that support the effectiveness of the policy. The results show that the Tajurhalang Village Government is active in maintaining inter-religious harmony through various strategies. Some of these include organizing social activities such as gotong royong, free medical treatment, and compensation for orphans, as well as fostering youth based on religious moderation. In addition, the village government initiated quarterly meetings with religious leaders, managed the allocation and limitation of houses of worship, and encouraged interfaith dialog. These efforts are supported by the utilization of local social and cultural conditions, thus creating a harmonious atmosphere in the community. Thus, Tajurhalang Village can serve as an example for other regions in managing religious diversity
Copyright (c) 2023 Sarifurrohman Alfaiz https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Dinamika Konflik Pendirian Rumah Ibadah: Studi Kasus Gereja Kristen Jawa Kanaan di Kecamatan Pondok Aren Kota Tangerang Selatan
Religious conflict has always been a sensitive issue, especially regarding the establishment of houses of worship. The fulfillment of rights in religion is often hindered by majority-minority issues, in addition to concerns about the dissemination of religious doctrine also triggers rejection. This research wants to answer the question of how the dynamics of conflict over the establishment of houses of worship in Pondok Aren. This research is classified as a qualitative-case study using a sociological approach. Data collection methods are done through interviews, observation and literature study. The theory used borrows Ralf Dahrendorf's conflict theory. The results showed that there are several factors behind this conflict, namely: the lack of socialization about the rules of the establishment of houses of worship. Lack of communication between the two parties related to the establishment socialization. There is a third party interest. There are concerns from local residents about missionization. Although FKUB and the Police Chief have attempted to mediate, the resistance of the objectors is still an obstacle in resolving the conflict. Until now, the church is still in the process of completing licensing, while conditions in the field are conducive, although the objectors still maintain their opposition.
Copyright (c) 2023 Siti Yeni Aisyah, Muhammad Sairi https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Gender dan Feminisme dalam Perspektif Kamla Bhasin dan Leila Ahmed
This research examines what is actually the problem in incidents of sexual violence and gender inequality that have occurred in Hindu and Islamic societies. And what is the position of women in the views of the two religious feminist figures, namely Kamla Bhasin and Leila Ahmed. Based on these two things, the definition, causes and how to resolve the conflict that occurred will be elaborated on based on the thoughts of the two figures. This research uses a feminist and comparative approach, and also searches for library data, especially books containing the main thoughts of Kamla Bhasin and Leila Ahmed. Apart from that, researchers looked for other sources in the form of journals, theses, theses, articles, news, and results of interviews by bloggers/writers with these two figures through strict selection. In this study several findings were found: First, Islam and Hinduism basically glorify women. Teaching gender equality and justice, it's just that many people who act as interpreters of sacred texts and influential religious figures in society are misguided in interpreting and conveying their messages, this is due to the influence of cultural elements that are closely related to patriarchy. . Second, according to Kamla, many women are afraid to fight the patriarchy that restrains them because they are afraid of being accused of being against/opposing local religion and culture..
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Peran Prodi Studi Agama-Agama terhadap Religiositas Mahasiswa Studi Agama-Agama
This study analyzes the reality of religiosity of students of the Religious Studies Study Program class of 2020 and the role of the Religious Studies Study Program, Faculty of Ushuluddin UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta in maintaining student religiosity. The main focus of this study is how the quality of religiosity of students of the Religious Studies Study Program and the implementation of the efforts and role of the Religious Studies Study Program in maintaining and improving the religiosity of its students. The research method used in this study is to use a descriptive qualitative method with a sociological approach and religious psychology. The results of this study show that in reality students do not experience a decrease in the quality of their religious beliefs as a Muslim. And the Religious Studies Study Program is able to implement its role and efforts in maintaining and improving student religiosity. The conclusion of this study confirms that a religious education institution which in this study is the Religious Studies Study Program, this is indeed one of the most important factors that has a very large and significant role in maintaining student religiosity.
Copyright (c) 2025 Syaiful Azmi, Elisa Apriliani https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Teologi Inklusif Master Cheng Yen dan Perannya di Yayasan Buddha Tzu Chi Indonesia
Patriarchal understanding that differentiates social status and often demeans women are The patriarchal understanding that differentiates social status and often demeans women is challenged by the presence of Master Cheng Yen, a woman born on May 14, 1937 in Chingsui Village, Taichung County, Taiwan. Master Cheng Yen devoted herself as a nun and succeeded in establishing a Social Assistance Foundation called the Tzu Chi Buddhist Foundation which was first established in Qingshui, Taichung, Taichung, central Taiwan, in 1966. Theology Master Cheng Yen's inclusive theology is the nature of compassion which he teaches to be the basis for doing all kinds of good and helping others. basis for doing all kinds of good and helping anyone regardless of social status, race, culture, or religion. social status, race, culture, religion, ethnicity. And this Buddha Tzu Chi Foundationhas 4 (four) main missions, namely Education Mission, Health Mission, Charity Mission, and Humanist Culture Mission and this foundation has spread in various regions. This foundation has spread to various remote areas in various countries, one of which is in Indonesia, precisely in the Pantai Indah Kapuk BGM area, North Jakarta.
and Buddha Tzi Chi Foundation Indonesia.
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Tradisi Kenduri dalam Penguatan Toleransi Antar Umat Muslim dan Katolik di Kampung Menciran Yogyakarta
The Kenduri tradition in Kampung Menciran, Kebonagung Village, Bantul, Yogyakarta, is a form of local wisdom that plays an important role in maintaining and strengthening interfaith tolerance, particularly between Muslims and Catholics. This study aims to analyze how the Kenduri tradition contributes to fostering relationships between Muslims and Catholics in Kampung Menciran and how it serves as an effective social instrument in creating a peaceful and harmonious atmosphere. The findings reveal that the Kenduri tradition in Kampung Menciran has a profound role and serves as a medium of communication between Muslims and Catholics. The Kenduri rovides a platform for the community to connect, interact, and strengthen solidarity.
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Trinitas dalam Perspektif Kaum Unitarian dan Al-Qur’an
This study examines how the Qur’an and unitary sect views the dogma of the trinity (tatslits). The dogma of the trinity is one of the main dogmas that are closely related to the faith of Christians. In this study, it will be studied how the Qur’an will discuss this, namely by referring to the verses that explain the belief that Allah is one of the three (tsalitsu tsalatsa) also accompanied by quoting the opinions of commentators and experts qualified theology in this regard. As well as analyzing some of the opinions of the sects in Christianity as a comparison material regarding this dogma. This study uses a qualitative method with a comparative approach and is expected to provide a response to the treasures of knowledge for the future.
Copyright (c) 2025 Ahmad Ridho, Hafizzatul Nofyn https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Pandangan Gereja Katholik Terhadap Pernikahan Beda Agama: Studi Kasus Pernikahan Katholik dan Protestan di Gereja Katedral Jakarta
The objective of this research is to delve deeper into the perspectives of the church, specifically the Christian and Catholic churches, on interfaith marriage, with a case study focused on the Cathedral Church. This study employs a qualitative method, utilizing a sociological approach. Primary data was obtained directly through interviews conducted with figures or clergy of the Cathedral Church. The researcher employs a descriptive-analytical technique, presenting data in the form of statements or sentences that explain the core issues at hand. The findings reveal that Jakarta Cathedral Church views interfaith marriage as a sacred sacrament ideally shared between partners of the same faith. However, the church permits mixed marriages under the condition that the Catholic partner commits to maintaining their faith and raising their children in Catholic teachings. Couples must obtain a dispensation from the bishop and undergo pastoral guidance, including premarital preparation courses, to understand the spiritual and practical implications of mixed marriages.
Copyright (c) 2023 Reza Hidayat Pane, Moh Nuh HS https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Praktik Metta Bhavana dalam Upaya Meningkatkan Kesehatan Mental: Studi Kasus pada Jemaat Vihara Jakarta Dhammacakkha Jaya, Sunter
This research examines the influence of Metta Bhavana practice in improving mental health among the congregation of Jakarta Dhammacakka Jaya Sunter Monastery. The aim is to understand the role of Metta Bhavana in the spiritual life of the congregation, which makes it an important part of their religious practice. This research uses a qualitative approach with William James' theory of religious experience and contextual pragmatism. James' theory focuses on how individuals experience and interpret spiritual experiences, while pragmatism evaluates the benefits of practices based on practical effects in daily life. These two theories were used to analyze the impact of Metta Bhavana on the mental health of the community, including personal, emotional, and social aspects. Data were collected through field observations and interviews with seven resource persons: a monastery administrator, a bhante, and five congregants. The results showed that Metta Bhavana helped the community to overcome various mental health problems arising from life issues such as failure, household disharmony, and future anxiety. The meditation practice was shown to reduce stress, improve mental well-being, and strengthen social relationships among community members. Metta Bhavana has a positive impact on the personal, emotional, and life-transforming aspects of the community, in line with William James' theory. This research can serve as a basis for developing broader meditation practices to support the mental and spiritual health of congregants.
Copyright (c) 2025 Ega Mutiara Oe Mardi, Moh. Nuh HS, Siti Nadroh https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Cioko: Ritual Keagamaan dan Penguatan Identitas Masyarakat Tionghoa
This research discusses the Cioko Prayer Ritual in the Chinese Community in Sewan Lebak Wangi, Tangerang City. This research has urgency in understanding the social, cultural and religious dynamics of the Chinese community and the meaning contained in the Cioko Prayer Ritual. The focus of this research is to describe and explore in depth the Cioko Prayer Ritual as one of the hereditary cultures of the Chinese Community in Sewan Lebak Wangi. The Qualitative Method with an Anthropological Approach is used in this study using observation-based data collection techniques, interviews and literature studies. The results of the study show that the Cioko Prayer Ritual is not only a religious ritual, but also a means of strengthening cultural and social identity. This ritual reflects the response of the Chinese community to the social changes that have occurred, they seek to maintain their cultural heritage in the midst of global modernization.
Copyright (c) 2025 Bustamin, Tien Rohmatin, Shella Selviani https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Problematika Pemindahan Gereja GKI di Bogor Barat
This research discusses Polemic on the Impact of the Relocation of the GKI Church at the Congregational Post Court in West Cilendek, West Bogor, which involves social, cultural, and its impact on relations between residents. The main focus of the research is the understanding of church and congregation policies, as well as the influence of church displacement on community identity and social cohesion. A qualitative methodology with a sociological approach is used in this study through interviews, document studies, and observations. The results of the study show that people accept church relocation to maintain social stability, strengthen interfaith relationships, and improve public services. The Mayor's policy of supporting an inclusive atmosphere has succeeded in making the new church a center of social activities that strengthens solidarity between religious communities, thanks to intensive communication, constructive dialogue, and the role of religious leaders as mediators.
Copyright (c) 2025 Siti Nurbaeti Sajiah, Banun Binaningrum, Syarifah Rusydah https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Ateisme Masa Kini: Sebuah Catatan Singkat Julian Baggini
This article discusses about Julian Baggini's views on atheism using the literature research method and is an argumentative and reflective qualitative research. This article seeks to explain Julian Baggini's atheism, which provides philosophical insight and foundation in recognizing atheism comprehensively. Then, the atheism explained by Julian Baggini has an attempt to explore atheism empirically and academically. Moreover, this article also seeks to explore the distinctive claims of atheism. Julian Baggini says that atheism is the belief that there is no God or gods. Atheism, however, is intrinsically negative in terms of belief in God. Moreover, atheism is capable of having a positive outlook on other aspects of life, just like the concept of theism. Julian Baggini's idea of atheism is not only applicable to the modern era, but also, can apply to the contemporary era even in the post-truth era, where truth is widely spread and diverse, including truths that are considered eternal and divine.
Copyright (c) 2025 Iqtamar Muhammad https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Peran Vegetarisme dalam Membangun Kesejahteraan Spiritual Menurut Ajaran Buddha: Studi di Maha Vihara Maitreya Duta Palembang
This research aims to explore the role of vegetarianism in building spiritual well-being according to Buddhist teachings at Maha Vihara Maitreya Duta Palembang. This research uses a qualitative approach through interviews and literature studies with Buddhist practitioners and spiritual experts. The results and discussion of this study show that vegetarianism is in harmony with the core principles of Buddhism such as ahimsa (non-violence), Karuna (compassion), and metta (loving-kindness). This practice helps reduce negative karma and increase positive karma by avoiding killing animals for food consumption. Additionally, a vegetarian diet is also known to support the development of self-control, discipline and inner calm, which are essential in the Buddhist practice of meditation and contemplation. And it is recommended that future researchers be able to develop research like this even better so that it can fill in the deficiencies in this research.
Copyright (c) 2025 Marshanda Rachma Mariska, Nugroho, Herwansyah https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/