JoREL: Journal of Religion and Linguistics
Vol. 2 No. 2 (2025): JoREL: Journal of Religion and Linguistics

Ideological and spiritual transformation: A critical discourse analysis of Dr. Bilal Phillips’ conversion journey using van Dijk’s model

Putra, Debi Akmalindo (Unknown)
Budiwati, Tri Rina (Unknown)
Husna, Mutiara (Unknown)
Afifah, Wiwiek (Unknown)

Article Info

Publish Date
15 Sep 2025

Abstract

This study examines the conversion narrative of Dr. Bilal Phillips using Teun A. van Dijk’s Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA) framework. Focusing on semantic structure, social cognition, and social context, the research draws data from a YouTube interview video titled “From Ex-Communist to Islamic Scholar.” The semantic analysis reveals presupposition, detail, and nominalization, while social cognition reflects person, self, and role schemas. The analysis of social context highlights the influence of power and access in shaping discourse. This study shows how digital narratives construct ideological shift and spiritual identities, offering insight into the persuasive power of discourse in religious transformation.

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JoREL: Journal of Religion and Linguistics
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Abbrev

jorel

Publisher

Association for Scientific Computing, Electronics, and Engineering

Subject

Religion Arts Humanities Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media

Description

JoREL: Journal of Religion and Linguistics is an open access international, peer reviewed journal publishing high quality, original research that advance civic understanding and dialogue on issues at the intersections of religion and linguistics in public life. Editorial team broadly define religion ...