Focus and Scope
Religious · About the Journal
Focus and Scope
Religious: Jurnal Studi Agama-agama dan Lintas Budaya is an international peer-reviewed journal that publishes original research papers and scholarly reviews in the fields of religious studies, cross-cultural studies, interfaith dialogue, and the intersection of religion with society, media, and culture.
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1. Aims and Scholarly Orientation
The journal is dedicated to promoting critical, interdisciplinary perspectives on religion, with a particular emphasis on Southeast Asia and the Global South. By highlighting the lived realities, spiritual expressions, and inter-religious interactions in these contexts, Religious seeks to enrich global academic discourses with voices, insights, and experiences that are often underrepresented.
The journal welcomes contributions from scholars and researchers worldwide, especially those engaged in cross-regional or comparative studies.
2. Topics of Interest
Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:
- Theology and Philosophy of Religion
- Comparative Religion and Interfaith Relations
- Religion and Society in Southeast Asia
- Religious Pluralism and Cultural Encounters
- Sociology and Anthropology of Religion
- Psychology and Neuroscience of Religious Experience
- Religion and Politics, Ethics, and Law
- Religion in Media, Literature, and the Arts
- Indigenous Spiritualities and Local Wisdom Traditions
- Religion, Gender, and Identity
- Religion and Global Challenges, including environment, migration, and technology
3. Scholarly Contribution and Peer Review
Research and review articles undergo editorial screening and, when selected for further assessment, rigorous peer review to uphold the academic quality and integrity of the published research.
The journal encourages the submission of innovative and original manuscripts that contribute to the advancement of theory, methodology, and new analytical techniques in the fields of religious studies, anthropology of religion, sociology of religion, and comparative religion.
Further information is available in the Manuscript Types, Author Guidelines, and Peer Review Process pages.
4. Open Access and Scholarly Collaboration
The journal is committed to promoting open access to scholarly research and aims to make knowledge accessible to a wider audience, including faculty members, researchers, and students in developing countries who may lack access to costly academic journals.
It also strives to foster collaboration and partnerships among scholars in the ASEAN region and beyond, facilitating the exchange of ideas and knowledge across disciplines and cultural boundaries.
Details are provided in the journal’s Open Access Policy.