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Journal of Religious Studies
Published by CV. DYOQU PUBLISHING MANAGEMENT
ISSN : -     EISSN : 31233872     DOI : https://doi.org/10.64780/jors.v1i2.148
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Religion Humanities Social Sciences
Journal of Religious Studies is a peer-reviewed academic journal published twice a year (June and December) by CV. DYOQU Management and Publishing. This journal serves as a multidisciplinary forum for scholarly discussions in the field of religious studies, emphasizing contemporary issues, interfaith understanding, and the role of religion in promoting human values, ethics, and societal harmony. The journal aims to provide an open platform for scholars, researchers, and practitioners to exchange insights, empirical findings, and theoretical perspectives related to religion, culture, philosophy, and humanitarian studies. It welcomes original research articles, conceptual papers, and critical reviews that contribute to the global discourse on religion and its intersection with society and culture. All submitted manuscripts undergo a rigorous double-blind peer review process to ensure high academic standards, originality, and integrity. The editorial team is committed to maintaining an inclusive and ethical publishing environment that supports innovation and scholarly excellence. Journal of Religious Studies was first published in 2025 and continues to expand its reach and academic contribution through open access dissemination. The journal is a registered member of CrossRef, and all published articles are assigned a unique Digital Object Identifier (DOI) to facilitate citation, indexing, and international visibility.
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Religious Value Internalization through Youth Religious Activities: Strengthening Faith and Character Development in Community-Based Education Ilham Nopri Yadi; Zulkarnain; Suhiman Mastofa
Journal of Religious Studies Vol. 1 No. 1 (2025): Journal of Religious Studies
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.64780/jors.v1i1.104

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The rapid development of globalization and technology has created both opportunities and challenges for youth, particularly regarding moral degradation, secular lifestyles, and weakening religious adherence. Within this context, strengthening religiosity through structured community-based initiatives becomes crucial. This study aims to explore the internalization of religious values among Muslim adolescents through organized religious activities in Lubuk Kumbang Village, Karang Jaya District, South Sumatra, Indonesia, emphasizing the role of community participation in fostering faith and character development. Employing a qualitative descriptive design, data were collected through interviews with religious leaders, village officials, parents, and youth participants, supplemented by observation and documentation. The findings reveal that religious value internalization is achieved through daily practices such as congregational prayer, Qur’an recitation, and participation in Islamic learning centers; weekly activities including Friday prayer, Islamic study circles, recitation groups, and hadroh performances; monthly gatherings such as communal pengajian; and annual observances during Ramadan, zakat distribution, Eid celebrations, and Qurban rituals. These activities contribute significantly to enhancing adolescents’ religious knowledge, discipline, moral responsibility, and social behavior, while simultaneously fostering solidarity and spiritual resilience within the community. In conclusion, the study demonstrates that youth religious activities not only function as cultural traditions but also as transformative educational practices that bridge family, school, and society in cultivating spiritual awareness and ethical conduct. The implications underscore the need for sustainable community-based programs to institutionalize religious values as a preventive strategy against moral decline in the era of globalization, reinforcing that faith-driven education remains vital for shaping resilient, responsible, and spiritually grounded youth.
The Implementation of Religious Culture in Strengthening Students’ Faith Formation: An Empirical Study in Islamic Junior High School Education Ratine Chantria Pitriani; Amril
Journal of Religious Studies Vol. 1 No. 1 (2025): Journal of Religious Studies
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.64780/jors.v1i1.111

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Purpose: This study aims to examine how the implementation of religious culture contributes to strengthening students’ faith formation in Islamic junior high school settings. Religious culture in education refers to the institutionalized practices, values, and traditions that embody spiritual and moral principles in daily school life. The research seeks to identify the extent to which these cultural practices shape students’ understanding, belief, and behavior aligned with Islamic values. Method: A quantitative descriptive design was employed involving all students of a state Islamic junior high school through a total sampling technique. Data were collected using questionnaires, interviews, and document analysis. The quantitative data were analyzed using percentage-based descriptive statistics, while qualitative insights from interviews supported contextual interpretation. Findings: The results revealed that the implementation of religious culture achieved a high level of effectiveness, with a mean score of 79.74%. Key elements supporting this success included structured morning sermons (kultum), collective worship, Qur’an recitation sessions, and teacher modeling. Two main factors were identified as dominant influencers—teacher involvement and students’ active participation. Together, these fostered a consistent integration of faith-based values in academic and social behavior. Significance: This study provides empirical evidence that embedding religious culture in Islamic education enhances students’ faith development and moral integrity. The findings highlight the strategic role of educators in cultivating spiritually grounded school environments and contribute to global discussions on faith-based character education within multicultural educational contexts.
The Protective Role of Religiosity Against Quarter-Life Crisis Among Final-Year University Students Devika Dian Afrilia; Royanulloh
Journal of Religious Studies Vol. 1 No. 1 (2025): Journal of Religious Studies
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.64780/jors.v1i1.112

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Purpose: This study aims to examine the protective role of religiosity in mitigating the symptoms of quarter-life crisis among final-year university students. The transition from academic life to early adulthood often triggers emotional instability, anxiety, and uncertainty regarding future careers and identity formation. Religiosity is hypothesized to serve as a psychological buffer that fosters resilience, meaning, and self-regulation during this critical life stage. Method: A correlational quantitative approach was employed involving 112 final-year students aged 18–29 from a public Islamic university in Indonesia. Data were collected through standardized questionnaires measuring religiosity and quarter-life crisis dimensions, and analyzed using Pearson’s product–moment correlation to assess the association between variables. Findings: Results revealed a significant negative correlation between religiosity and quarter-life crisis (r = –0.212, p < 0.05). Students with higher levels of religiosity reported lower levels of emotional confusion, anxiety, and hopelessness about their future. The findings indicate that spiritual beliefs, religious practices, and internalized moral values contribute to stronger coping mechanisms when facing transitional stressors. Significance: The study underscores the importance of integrating spiritual development into higher education counseling programs to support students’ psychological well-being. By highlighting religiosity as a protective factor, this research enriches the global discourse on the interplay between faith and mental health in emerging adulthood. Future research is encouraged to explore longitudinal patterns and cross-cultural perspectives to deepen understanding of this relationship.      
Integrating Faith and Culture: The Role of Islamic Da’wah in Shaping Sustainable Religious Tourism at Mbah Nur Walangsanga’s Shrine, Indonesia Isni Ulul Azmi; Fachrur Rozi; Hatta Abdul Mali
Journal of Religious Studies Vol. 1 No. 1 (2025): Journal of Religious Studies
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.64780/jors.v1i1.113

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Purpose: This study examines how Islamic da’wah functions as both a spiritual and socio-cultural force in developing sustainable religious tourism at Mbah Nur Walangsanga’s Shrine in Pemalang, Indonesia. The research aims to uncover how faith-based activities, community participation, and cultural preservation intertwine to create a religious tourism model that aligns with Islamic values while supporting local development. Method: Using a qualitative descriptive approach, data were collected through in-depth interviews, field observations, and document analysis. The primary informants consisted of shrine caretakers, religious leaders, and local visitors. Data interpretation employed thematic coding to connect two conceptual frameworks: the seven principles of Sapta Pesona tourism (safety, order, cleanliness, beauty, comfort, friendliness, and memorable experience) and the core elements of da’wah (preacher, audience, message, method, and impact). Findings: The results reveal that the shrine serves as an active center of religious learning and community engagement. Da’wah activities such as communal dzikr, Quran recitation, and the annual haul celebration strengthen both faith and social harmony. However, environmental management and cleanliness remain areas requiring improvement to achieve holistic sustainability. Significance: This study contributes to the growing discourse on Islamic tourism by demonstrating that da’wah can act as a cultural mechanism for sustainable destination development. It emphasizes the need for collaborative governance between local caretakers and policymakers to balance spiritual authenticity with responsible tourism practices, providing a replicable model for other faith-based heritage sites in Southeast Asia.
Religious Understanding as a Predictor of Adolescent Religious Behavior: An Empirical Study in Central Lampung, Indonesia Ria Dona Sari; Mukhtar Hadi; Buyung Syukron
Journal of Religious Studies Vol. 1 No. 1 (2025): Journal of Religious Studies
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.64780/jors.v1i1.114

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Purpose: This study investigates the extent to which religious understanding predicts the religious behavior of adolescents in Central Lampung, Indonesia. In many developing societies, religious education plays a central role in shaping moral orientation and behavioral patterns among youth. However, limited empirical research has examined this relationship quantitatively. This study seeks to fill that gap by exploring how variations in adolescents’ comprehension of Islamic teachings influence their practical expressions of faith in daily life. Method: A quantitative correlational design was employed, involving 27 adolescent respondents selected from a population of 142 in Ngestirahayu Village, Punggur District. Data were collected through questionnaires, interviews, and documentation techniques. The analysis used the Chi-Square (χ²) statistical test to determine the strength and significance of the relationship between religious understanding and religious behavior. Findings: The results revealed a significant correlation between religious understanding and religious behavior (χ² = 30.59; p < 0.05), with a correlation coefficient of 0.7 indicating a moderate yet positive relationship. Adolescents with a higher level of comprehension of religious principles demonstrated more consistent worship practices, moral conduct, and social responsibility. Significance: The study highlights the predictive role of religious understanding in shaping adolescents’ spiritual and ethical development. Its findings underscore the importance of integrating cognitive, affective, and behavioral components of religious education into youth programs. Strengthening religious literacy at the community level can foster more grounded moral awareness and contribute to social harmony within multicultural contexts.
Negotiating Mourning Norms: Living Fiqh of Ihdad among Widows in a Madurese Muslim Community Soim
Journal of Religious Studies Vol. 1 No. 2 (2025): Journal of Religious Studies
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.64780/jors.v1i2.147

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This study aims to examine how ihdad as an Islamic mourning obligation is understood, practiced, and negotiated in the everyday lives of widows within a Madurese Muslim community, where religious norms intersect with deeply rooted cultural expectations. Rather than treating ihdad as a fixed legal doctrine, the article explores its operation as a form of lived religious practice shaped by social pressure, economic necessity, religious literacy, and communal authority. Using a qualitative empirical legal approach, the research employs an in-depth case study conducted in a rural Madurese setting, drawing on semi-structured interviews with widows, religious leaders, and community figures, supported by participant observation and document analysis. The findings reveal that the implementation of ihdad is neither uniform nor purely doctrinal. While some widows adhere closely to classical fiqh prescriptions regarding duration, seclusion, and restrictions on adornment, others reinterpret or partially observe these norms due to livelihood demands, limited religious knowledge, or local customs. This variation illustrates the emergence of living fiqh, in which Islamic law is enacted through continuous negotiation between normative texts, cultural traditions, and social realities. Religious leaders and community norms play a decisive role in legitimizing particular interpretations, often prioritizing social harmony over strict legal formalism. The significance of this study lies in its contribution to socio-legal and religious studies by demonstrating how Islamic legal norms function as dynamic social practices rather than static rules. By foregrounding widows’ lived experiences, the article offers a nuanced understanding of how mourning, gender, and religious authority are negotiated in Muslim societies, thereby enriching broader discussions on religion, law, and social life within contemporary Muslim communities.
Performing Discursive Inclusion in Platform-Native Journalism: A Critical Discourse Analysis of Religious Minority Representation on Indonesian YouTube News Media Gustiara, Gustiara; Nurbaya, Siti
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.64780/jors.v1i2.148

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This study examines how religious minorities are represented and made intelligible within platform-native journalism, with particular attention to the discursive strategies employed by Indonesian digital news media on YouTube. The purpose of the study is to critically explore how intercultural meanings, inclusivity, and social legitimacy are constructed through audiovisual news content featuring minority religious groups, and how such representations operate within broader social and ideological contexts. Using a qualitative research design, the study applies Critical Discourse Analysis based on Teun A. van Dijk’s three-dimensional framework, encompassing textual structures, social cognition, and social context. The primary data consist of selected special-feature videos produced by Kumparan’s YouTube channel that focus on Sikh and Orthodox Christian communities in Indonesia, supported by secondary data from relevant literature and institutional documents. The findings reveal that platform-native journalism does not merely report on religious diversity but actively performs discursive inclusion through careful lexical choices, narrative framing, visual composition, and dialogic presentation. These strategies position minority religions as legitimate social actors while simultaneously aligning journalistic narratives with dominant norms of tolerance, harmony, and national pluralism. At the level of social cognition, the media organization demonstrates an awareness of its influential role in shaping public understanding of religious difference, while at the level of social context, the discourse reflects broader efforts to manage religious diversity within a multicultural society. The significance of this study lies in its contribution to religious and media studies by highlighting how digital journalism platforms function as sites where inclusion is not only articulated but enacted discursively. By foregrounding platform-native news practices, this research offers a nuanced understanding of religion, media power, and intercultural communication in contemporary society, making it relevant to international discussions on religion in the digital public sphere.
Institutional Dynamics and Community-Level Religious Governance: A Systems Perspective on Mahayana Buddhist Practice in Rural Indonesia Sya’ban, Fikri; ubaidillah, ubaidillah
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.64780/jors.v1i2.149

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This study examines how Mahayana Buddhist practice is institutionally sustained and governed at the community level within a rural Indonesian context, framing religion as a social system shaped by collective decision processes and informal governance structures. The purpose of the study is to move beyond descriptive accounts of religious existence by analyzing how institutional dynamics, normative authority, and communal coordination interact to maintain religious continuity under local social constraints. Employing a qualitative case-based approach, the study draws on in-depth interviews, participant observation, and document analysis to capture everyday practices, leadership roles, and decision-making mechanisms embedded within the Mahayana Buddhist community. The findings reveal that religious sustainability is not driven by doctrinal enforcement, but by adaptive governance arrangements that balance ethical norms, communal legitimacy, and situational flexibility. Authority is exercised through negotiated roles rather than formal hierarchy, while collective decisions emerge through consensus-oriented processes that integrate religious values with local socio-cultural realities. These dynamics function as an informal yet stable governance system that enables the community to manage internal coordination and external pressures without institutional rigidity. The significance of this study lies in its contribution to systems-oriented perspectives in decision sciences and institutional analysis by demonstrating how religious practice operates as a socially embedded system of governance. By conceptualizing religion as a dynamic decision environment shaped by institutional interaction rather than static belief, the study offers an alternative analytical lens for understanding governance processes in non-state, value-driven systems, thereby extending the relevance of operations and systems research to socio-religious contexts that remain underexplored in international scholarship
Constructing Religious Tolerance in Popular Digital Discourse: A Barthesian Semiotic Reading of Interfaith Representation in Indonesian YouTube Podcasts Raisa Zananda, Diva; masturi, ade
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.64780/jors.v1i2.150

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This study examines how religious tolerance is constructed and articulated within popular digital discourse through a semiotic analysis of interfaith representation in Indonesian YouTube podcasts. The purpose of this research is to explore the layers of meaning embedded in a widely circulated podcast episode featuring six religious leaders from different faith traditions who engage in public dialogue during a shared religious celebration. Grounded in a qualitative descriptive approach and informed by a constructivist paradigm, the study employs Roland Barthes’ semiotic framework to analyze denotative, connotative, and mythical meanings conveyed through visual symbols, verbal interactions, and narrative structures within the selected digital content. Data were collected through non-participant observation, transcription of audiovisual material, and document analysis, allowing for an in-depth interpretation of signs and symbols that shape the representation of interfaith relations. The findings reveal that, at the denotative level, religious tolerance is signified through the visible presence of diverse religious attributes and equal participation among faith representatives. At the connotative level, tolerance is constructed through dialogic exchanges characterized by mutual respect, openness, and acknowledgment of difference without antagonism. At the mythical level, these representations reproduce and reinforce the national ethos of Bhinneka Tunggal Ika as a unifying cultural narrative that frames religious diversity as a shared moral and social ideal. The significance of this study lies in its contribution to scholarship on religion and digital media by demonstrating how popular platforms function as sites of meaning production where religious identities and values are symbolically negotiated and normalized. By situating interfaith representation within the dynamics of popular digital discourse, this research offers insight into the role of media in shaping contemporary understandings of religious coexistence in multicultural societies.
Ritualizing Tolerance: How Shared Imtaq Practices Govern Religious Coexistence in a Plural Secondary School Nuraeni; Mustain; Ramdhani, Deddy
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.64780/jors.v1i2.151

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This study explores how shared IMTAQ practices operate as an institutional mechanism for governing religious coexistence within a plural secondary school setting. Departing from dominant approaches that frame religious tolerance as a curricular objective or moral instruction, this research reconceptualizes tolerance as a ritualized social process embedded in everyday institutional routines. Using a qualitative case study design, the study was conducted in a multi-religious public secondary school where students from different faith traditions participate in IMTAQ activities simultaneously. Data were generated through in-depth interviews with school leaders, teachers representing different religious backgrounds, and students, supported by sustained participant observation and analysis of institutional documents. The findings demonstrate that IMTAQ functions as a form of soft governance through ritual synchronization, spatial openness, and normative regulation, allowing religious diversity to be managed through shared practices rather than formal theological dialogue. These ritual arrangements normalize interreligious presence, reduce symbolic boundaries, and cultivate a stable pattern of religious coexistence without requiring doctrinal alignment or explicit tolerance discourse. Tolerance, in this context, emerges as a lived disposition shaped through repeated participation in institutionally structured rituals rather than as an abstract value transmitted through instruction. The significance of this study lies in its contribution to the sociology of religion and religious governance by highlighting how everyday ritual practices within educational institutions can regulate pluralism and sustain social cohesion. By shifting analytical attention from religious teaching to ritual governance, this study offers a novel perspective on how tolerance is produced, embodied, and maintained in plural societies, extending current debates on lived religion and institutional responses to religious diversity.

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