Focus and Scope

Starting in 2024, 'Khazanah Theologia' redefines its journey to focus on the dynamic intersection of Cyber Theology and Digital Religion, recognizing the profound impact of digital transformation on religious spheres. As a leading academic platform, we invite incisive scholarly discourse on how digital landscapes reshape religious practices, theological thought, and spiritual experiences. Our interdisciplinary approach covers topics from the influence of digital media on religious communities to the ethical dimensions of technology in religious settings. Committed to advancing a deep understanding of digitalization's role in theology and religious life, 'Khazanah Theologia' offers a diverse mix of theoretical and empirical insights, reflecting global and local perspectives in this rapidly evolving field

Core Areas:

1. Digital Religious Practices

  • Examination of religious rituals, worship, and community interactions in virtual environments
  • Impact of digital platforms (e.g., social media, religious apps) on religious practice and experience
2. Theological Responses to Digital Culture
  • Theological analysis and interpretation of digital culture and its symbols.
  • Christian, Islamic, Jewish, Hindu, Buddhist, and other religious perspectives on digital phenomena
3. Internet, Social Media, and Religious Communities
  • Influence of internet and social media on the formation and dynamics of religious communities
  • Online religious movements and their sociological and theological implications
4. Ethical and Moral Dimensions of Technology in Religion
  • Ethical challenges and moral questions posed by emerging technologies in religious contexts
  • Discussion of AI, virtual reality, and other technologies from a theological perspective
5. Theology in the Digital Public Sphere
  • The role of religion and theology in digital public discourse
  • Analysis of religious narratives and symbols in the digital media landscape
6. Interfaith Dialogue and Digital Platforms
  • Use of digital spaces for interfaith dialogue and understanding
  • Comparative studies of religious discourses across digital platforms
7. Religion, Technology, and Education
  • Digital tools and methods in religious education and theological studies
  • E-learning, online courses, and their impact on religious and theological education