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THE SACRED MEANING OF FORESTS IN A COMMUNITY-BASED ECOTHEOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVE: A QUALITATIVE STUDY IN TELUK KEPAYANG VILLAGE, SOUTH KALIMANTAN Bonifasius; Rinie
Diegesis : Jurnal Teologi Vol. 11 No. 1 (2026): DIEGESIS: JURNAL TEOLOGI
Publisher : Publisher: Bethel Press; Unit Penerbit: STT Bethel Indonesia Jakarta

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.46933/DGS.vol11i1%p

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Forest conservation has become an increasingly urgent ecological concern and is often discussed within normative theological frameworks. However, limited research has examined how forest communities interpret and relate to the forest. This article analyzes how forest communities construct meanings and relational practices toward the forest within a community-based ecotheological framework. This study employs a qualitative approach using semi-structured interviews, observation, and document analysis among members of the forest community in Teluk Kepayang Village, South Kalimantan. Data were analyzed thematically through data condensation, categorization, and interpretation. The findings indicate that forest communities perceive the forest as a living space, a source of livelihood, and a sacred space. This collective ecological awareness aligns with creation theology and integral ecology, emphasizing the interconnectedness between humans and creation. However, this awareness is in tension with economic pressures and weak institutional support, preventing it from developing into stable and sustainable collective practices. Conceptually, this article expands community-based ecotheology by arguing that the formation of ecological subjects depends not only on faith-based awareness but also on strengthened social and economic structures, sustained community accompaniment, and cross-sector collaboration. This study contributes to contextual Catholic ecotheology in Indonesia by engaging in dialogical exchange with the lived realities of forest communities.
Tradisi Imlek dalam Perspektif Teologi Inkulturasi Gereja Katolik di Indonesia Bonifasius; Rinie
Regula Fidei : Jurnal Pendidikan Agama Kristen Vol. 11 No. 1 (2026): Maret 2026
Publisher : Fakultas Ilmu Keguruan dan Pendidikan, Universitas Kristen Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33541/rfidei.v11i1.392

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The Lunar New Year (Imlek) is a cultural tradition deeply rooted in Chinese society, encompassing rich religious, symbolic, and social meanings, particularly concerning life, family, and intergenerational relationships. Within the context of the Catholic Church in Indonesia, Imlek is often perceived ambiguously, situated between a cultural practice and a form of non-Christian religiosity. This article analyzes the Imlek tradition from the perspective of Catholic inculturation theology using contextual theology and cultural theology approaches. This study employs a qualitative method through a literature review of Church documents, theological works, and Indonesian local theological journals. The analysis seeks to explore how cultural traditions such as Imlek can be interpreted within the framework of Catholic theology without compromising doctrinal integrity. The findings indicate that Imlek embodies universal human values consistent with Catholic teachings, including gratitude for life, family reconciliation, social solidarity, and hope for renewal. These values resonate with key Christian principles and pastoral concerns within the Indonesian context. Therefore, Imlek can be understood as a locus of inculturation praxis that enriches Catholic religious experience while avoiding syncretism. This study highlights the importance of an inculturative theological approach in fostering a contextual, dialogical, and culturally rooted Indonesian Catholic Church.
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