Indonesian EFL Journal: Journal of ELT, Linguistics, and Literature
Vol 11 No 1 (2025): (July) Indonesian EFL Journal: Journal of ELT, Linguistics, and Literature

An Ideology of Minister of Religion’s Speech in Social Media (Tik Tok And Youtube): A Critical Discourse Analysis

Ulya Maulani Subhan (Universitas al-Falah As-Sunniyah Jember, Indonesia)
Roni Subhan (Universitas Islam Negeri Kiai Haji Achmad Siddiq Jember, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
16 Jul 2025

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the ideology embedded in the Minister of Religion’s speech as presented on social media platforms, particularly TikTok and YouTube, through the framework of Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA). The research employs the models of CDA Teun van Dijk to examine three interrelated dimensions: textual, social cognition, and contextual. Data were collected from selected videos and transcripts of the Minister’s speeches that discuss moral, social, and religious issues. The analysis reveals that the Minister’s language reflects an ideology of moderation, unity, and moral awareness within the context of Indonesia’s multicultural society. At the textual level, the speeches use persuasive, inclusive, and moral expressions that emphasize the importance of tolerance and spirituality. The social cognition analysis indicates that the Minister’s beliefs and values are strongly influenced by Islamic moderation (wasathiyah) and national harmony. Meanwhile, the contextual analysis shows that the discourse serves as a medium to shape public ideology, promoting religion as a constructive and modern force within social life. Overall, the findings demonstrate that social media has become a strategic platform for the dissemination of religious ideology, where language functions as a tool for shaping public perception, moral identity, and social cohesion

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Journal Info

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efl

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Subject

Arts Humanities Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media

Description

The journal welcomes contributions in such areas of current analysis as F Language Teaching and Learning, Language in Education, Language Planning, Language Testing, Curriculum Design and Development, Multilingualism and Multilingual Education, Discourse Analysis, Systemic and Functional Grammar, ...