Focus and Scope

Wawasan: Jurnal Ilmiah Agama dan Sosial Budaya (Journal of Religious and Socio-Cultural Studies) is an international, peer-reviewed journal that publishes original research on religion and its intersections with the social sciences, culture, and gender studies. The journal promotes interdisciplinary scholarship that brings together theology, ethics, cultural analysis, and social inquiry. It provides a forum for scholars and practitioners worldwide to share research findings and contribute to international academic debate.

Wawasan contributes to both theory and practice by presenting diverse perspectives on the relationships between religion, society, culture, and gender. By publishing research on contemporary issues across different regions, the journal supports comparative and context-sensitive analysis that speaks to global audiences. It also encourages work that informs more inclusive and equitable approaches to policy and practice by examining how religious, cultural, and gender dynamics shape social life.

The journal welcomes submissions on topics including, but not limited to, the following areas:

• Theology and Ethics: Research on how religious traditions engage with contemporary ethical questions, moral philosophy, social justice, human rights, and community wellbeing.

• Gender and Religion: Studies of gender in religious beliefs and practices, feminist and gender-critical theologies, and the ways religion influences gender equality and social identities.

• Cultural and Religious Heritage: Analyses of the preservation, transformation, and commodification of religious and cultural traditions, including sacred spaces, rituals, and the adaptation of heritage in a globalised world.

• Religion and Social Dynamics: Work examining how religious beliefs and practices interact with social structures and processes such as identity formation, migration, conflict, and resilience in local, national, and transnational settings.

• Pluralism and Interfaith Engagement: Scholarship on religious pluralism, interfaith relations, and the challenges and opportunities of living in multicultural and multireligious societies.

• Religion, Ecology, and Environment: Research on the connections between religion and ecological concerns, including environmental justice and climate change, with particular attention to eco-theological approaches.

All submissions undergo a rigorous double-blind peer-review process to ensure scholarly quality, research integrity, and methodological soundness. Wawasan invites innovative and original contributions that address the evolving relationships among religion, society, culture, and gender in diverse global contexts.