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Indonesian Journal of Religion and Society
Published by Indonesian Center for Religion and Society Studies
ISSN : -     EISSN : 2684852X     DOI : -
Core Subject : Religion, Humanities, Education, Social,
Religion Humanities Education Social Sciences
Indonesian Journal of Religion and Society (IJRS) is a peer review of scientific journals that publish the results of studies that focus on interactions between religion and society, both theoretically and empirically. The IJRS aims to disseminate knowledge related to religion and society with multidisciplinary approach, multilevel analysis, and multi-method. For this reason, the IJRS encourages comparative approaches from various countries, regions and religions.
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Museums as Centers for Education and Research in Teaching History: A Case Study of the Buea Public Museum, Cameroon, 1975–2023 Louis Aghogah Wihbongale; Ayuk Kingsley Eyong
Indonesian Journal of Religion and Society Vol 7, No 2 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36256/ijrs.v7i2.580

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This paper examines the role of the Buea Public Museum as a center for education and research in teaching history in Cameroon. Created to bridge the past, present, and future, the museum preserves regional and national artefacts. This includes wooden statuettes, clay pots, calabashes, baskets, and smelting tools that embody the memories and histories of Cameroonian societies. This paper argues that the museum functions similarly to educational institutions such as schools and universities by offering teachers, students, and researchers’ opportunities to engage with tangible heritage and deepen their understanding of local and national history. A qualitative approach was employed, using both primary and secondary data sources. Primary data included observations and interviews with museum curators and personnel, students, educators, and researchers, while secondary sources were complemented by primary evidence to address information gaps. Data were analysed thematically and descriptively. Findings reveal that educators and researchers rarely utilize the Buea Public Museum for teaching and learning purposes, despite its rich didactic potential. This article fills the research gap by examining how museum functions intersect with history education and research within the timeframe of this study. The paper concludes that integrating museum resources into formal education could enhance historical understanding and recommends that teachers and researchers prioritize museums as essential centers for history education and research in Cameroon.
Refugee Inflow and Islamophobia in Germany Post 2015: A Descriptive Analysis by Using Anti-Muslim Hate-Crime Indicators Azhar Gusti Anantakupa; Anindita Rifa Farzana; Gabit Krym
Indonesian Journal of Religion and Society Vol 7, No 2 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36256/ijrs.v7i2.571

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Existing studies on post-2015 backlash in Germany often rely on broad xenophobia indicators, which can conflate Islamophobia with general anti-immigrant hostility. This study documents whether anti Muslim hate crime shows a distinct post-2017 trajectory using the official ‘islamfeindlich’ category. Using a qualitative-descriptive design grounded in the qualitative description approach, the study combines descriptive trend analysis of BKA/PMK “islamfeindlich” data for 2017–2024 with narrative synthesis of OSCE/ODIHR hate crime reports, the UEM expert report, and comparative research on the 2015/16 inflow and social cohesion. Guided by Group Threat Theory and the Islamophobia framework, the analysis shows that official “islamfeindlich” statistics reveal a persistently high and recently intensifying pattern of anti-Muslim incidents from 2017 to 2024, indicating that the short-term anti-immigrant backlash triggered by the 2015–2016 refugee inflow indicates a sustained pattern of religion-specific hostility directed at Muslims. Implications: The study highlights the need for precise outcome measures and supports policy interventions such as routine protection of mosques, targeted anti-bias and media literacy programs, and improved reporting mechanisms that link administrative and civil society monitoring.
Social Conflict Dynamics in Non-Procedural Hajj Practices in the Bangka Belitung Islands Akbar Farid; Muhammad Hayyi' Lana Alkhan; Muhammad Yogie Adha
Indonesian Journal of Religion and Society Vol 7, No 2 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36256/ijrs.v7i2.578

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The phenomenon of non-procedural Hajj in the Bangka Belitung Islands represents a complex form of social conflict between state policy, the economic interests of travel agencies, and the spiritual motivations of the community. This study aims to understand the structural, cultural, and behavioral dimensions of non-procedural Hajj practices through a descriptive qualitative approach. Data were collected through in-depth interviews with six informants consisting of religious officials, licensed travel agency managers, and non-procedural pilgrims, then analyzed using Johan Galtung's triangle of conflict model (Contradiction, Attitude, Behavior). The results show that the conflict surrounding non-procedural Hajj stems from structural inequalities in quota policies and Hajj bureaucracy, reinforced by cultural legitimacy that places religious intentions above administrative rules, and manifested in social behavior that maintains practices outside the legal corridor. Theoretical analysis confirms that structural and cultural violence operate simultaneously, creating an illusory negative peace. This study emphasizes the need for policy transformation and social awareness towards positive peace through religious education, inclusive regulation, and value-based social mediation.
The Critical Study of Goethe’s Muhammad Drama for Exploring Its Spark of Creation and The Reasons of Incompletion Ali Shahryar; Nguyen Thi Hang
Indonesian Journal of Religion and Society Vol 7, No 2 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36256/ijrs.v7i2.551

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Goethe, through orientalism, became familiar with the character of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), then in 1773 he decided to write a Drama with the title of “Muhammad Drama.” After the completion of a few parts, he left it incomplete. Therefore, the present research has been conducted based on a mixed research framework of intellectual-historical and genetic criticism to critically study the remaining fragments of drama and discover the inspiration for creation and the reasons for the incompletion of the mentioned work. The close study of the mentioned topic suggests that the optimal character of the prophet, whose eager soul long been searching, inspired him to initiate this work, yet, due to his teacher’s advice and other crucial societal considerations, he left it incomplete. The literary metaphors in remained fragments for prophet companions and the influence of the character of prophet Muhammad as a role model in other works of Goethe need to be explored.
Tik-Tok Use and Its Impact on Student Interaction: A Qualitative Study of Senior High School Students in Jambi, Indonesia Anisatun Indriyani; Firdaus Firdaus; Elvawati Elvawati
Indonesian Journal of Religion and Society Vol 7, No 1 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36256/ijrs.v7i1.598

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The rapid expansion of social media has fundamentally transformed adolescents’ social interactions, positioning digital platforms as integral elements of everyday life. This study examines patterns of TikTok use among senior high school students and analyzes its implications for their social interaction practices. Drawing on Manuel Castells’ theory of the network society, this research adopts a qualitative descriptive approach conducted at SMA Negeri 5 Tebo, Jambi Province, Indonesia. Data were collected through in-depth interviews with twelve informants, non-participant observation, and document analysis, and were analyzed using the Miles and Huberman interactive model. The findings reveal that students spend between one and five hours per day on TikTok, accessing the platform across various times and locations. TikTok facilitates the expansion of students’ social networks and provides spaces for self-expression and peer connectivity. However, intensive engagement with the platform also contributes to a decline in face-to-face interaction and fosters tendencies toward social withdrawal, which may affect students’ communication skills and the quality of interpersonal relationships. This study highlights the dual role of TikTok as both an enabling and constraining force in students’ social lives. Balanced guidance and contextual supervision are therefore essential to maximize the social benefits of social media while mitigating its potential risks
Personality Traits and Intrinsic Religiosity Orientation: Do They Predict Religious Tolerance among Indonesian Youth? Marselius Sampe Tondok; Dinda Aulia Safitri
Indonesian Journal of Religion and Society Vol 7, No 2 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36256/ijrs.v7i2.561

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Ina pluralistic religious society, fostering tolerance is essential for promoting mutual understanding and respect across differing perspectives. This study examined the relationship between intrinsic religiosity orientation, personality traits (extraversion, agreeableness, conscientiousness, intellect, and emotional stability), and religious tolerance among Christian students toward their Muslim peers. A cross-sectional survey with quota-accidental sampling was conducted involving 402 Christian students aged 18-24 years, enrolled in Christian-affiliated, public, and multicultural universities in Surabaya. Data were collected using the Religious Orientation Scale, Religious Tolerance Scale, and IPIP-BFM-25 Scale. Multiple linear regression analysis revealed that intrinsic religiosity orientation and personality traits collectively explained a significant proportion of the variance in religious tolerance [F (6, 401) = 68.140, Adj. R² = .501, p < .001]. Partial analyses indicated that intrinsic religiosity orientation, extraversion, agreeableness, and conscientiousness significantly influenced religious tolerance, whereas intellect and emotional stability did not. These findings provide important insights into personal factors shaping interreligious harmony in diverse societies
The Role of Religion in Coping with the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Qualitative Study of Elderly Experiences in the Philippines Jed Airo Libunao Batino
Indonesian Journal of Religion and Society Vol 8, No 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36256/ijrs.v8i1.577

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This qualitative case study aims to highlights how spiritual coping and social cohesion were used to foster geriatric resilience among the elderly in Alfonso Castañeda, Nueva Vizcaya, during the COVID-19 pandemic. There are studies about the physical toll of the pandemic in different aspects of society; however, there is a critical research gap in the meaning-making processes of rural populations that are far more religious and rely on religious institutions as a safety net. Data were gathered using purposive sampling and semi-structured interviews that investigated how faith frameworks were reconstructed during the COVID-19 pandemic.  In the data analysis, the study used thematic analysis, and the findings reveal that existential anxiety and moral distress were prevalent, but through religious practices, faith played a role as a multidimensional resource coping mechanism, particularly private praying, cognitive meaning-making, and social solidarity. The results highlight the relevance of religion in the mechanisms for social control and emotional stability to mitigate mental health problems. Furthermore, the study highlights the relevance of sacralization of safety in rural contexts, which is crucial in integrating spiritual care into public health frameworks to develop geriatric resilience during future global crises.
Religiosity, Institutional Policy, and Climate Awareness in Shaping Environmental Behaviour Among Gen Z Students at Islamic and Catholic Universities M Pasqa; Asep Muhamad Iqbal
Indonesian Journal of Religion and Society Vol 8, No 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36256/ijrs.v8i1.584

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This study examines how religiosity, institutional environmental policies, and climate change awareness shape pro-environmental behaviour among Generation Z students at an Islamic and a Catholic university in Indonesia. Using a convergent mixed-methods design, it integrates survey data from 300 students with six in-depth interviews to assess how faith-based institutions expect ecological values to inform daily practices. PLS-SEM results indicate that climate change awareness plays the most central role in encouraging pro-environmental behaviour, while institutional environmental policy primarily strengthens awareness rather than directly influencing habits. Religiosity functions more as a broad moral reference than as a consistent guide for concrete environmental actions. The research findings show that students’ climate awareness develops largely through everyday experiences and digital exposure, rather than through formal religious instruction or campus initiatives policy. The study challenges faith-based universities to reconceptualise environmental education from abstract theological instruction toward experiential programs actively involving students in sustained environmental practices, integrating religious values into lived habits through channels that genuinely shape Gen Z consciousness.
Gender Discourse in the Perspective of Comte and Durkheim's Structuralism Cristophel Van Harling
Indonesian Journal of Religion and Society Vol 8, No 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36256/ijrs.v8i1.517

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This study aims to analyze how social structures influence gender roles based on the structuralist perspective through the thoughts of Auguste Comte and Emile Durkheim. The study applies a qualitative descriptive method with a literature study approach, analyzing academic texts to identify the construction of gender roles through cultural norms and social institutions. Comte's three stages of societal evolution (theological, metaphysical, and positive) highlight the dynamic nature of gender roles shaped by dominant epistemologies. Meanwhile, Durkheim's theory of mechanical and organic solidarity frames the gender role transition from rigid traditional assignments to more flexible roles in modern society. The results show that although structural changes have occurred, gender inequality persists due to lingering patriarchal norms. Therefore, gender equity requires systemic reforms in policies and socio-cultural structures. Understanding the underlying structure of society helps to reframe gender roles toward a more egalitarian social order.
The Influence of Premarital Counselling on Marital Stability Among Ugandan Seventh-day Adventist Couples David Simwogerere; Pio Kiyingi; Stephen Kizza; Israel Kibirige
Indonesian Journal of Religion and Society Vol 8, No 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36256/ijrs.v8i1.611

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This study examined the influence of pastoral premarital counselling on marital stability among Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) couples in Kampala, Uganda. Guided by Acceptance and Commitment Theory, the study employed a cross-sectional correlational design where data were collected using a questionnaire administered to one spouse from each of the 275 married couples. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation, multiple regression, and hierarchical regression analyses. Findings revealed significant positive relationships between all premarital counselling dimensions and marital stability. Communication (, ) and conflict management (, ) showed the strongest associations, followed by financial management (, ) and role sharing (, ). Collectively, these dimensions explained 69.1% of the variance in marital stability (, ). Conflict management emerged as the strongest predictor (β, ), followed by communication (, ), financial management (, ), and role sharing (, ). The findings demonstrate that effective communication, constructive conflict resolution, financial planning, and shared marital responsibilities are important mechanisms through which pastoral premarital counselling promotes stable marriages. The study highlights the need for comprehensive premarital counselling programmes within Ugandan SDA communities.

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