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Religio : Jurnal Studi Agama-agama
ISSN : 20886330     EISSN : 25033778     DOI : 10.15642/religio
Core Subject : Religion, Social,
Jurnal yang mengeksplorasi gagasan kreatif dan solutif seputar tema agama dan sosial-budaya. Selain sebagai wahana sosialisasi, jurnal Religio diharapkan bisa menjadi ruang publik (public sphere) bagi masyarakat, khususnya bagi para akademisi, peneliti, dan praktisi. Substansi isi tulisan jurnal, lebih menitikberatkan pada agenda pengembangan pola pikir keberagamaan yang moderat, yang berpijak pada nilai-nilai demokrasi, pluralisme, multikulturalisme dan toleransi agama. Jurnal Religio didedikasikan untuk mewujudkan paradigma masyarakat agama yang harmonis, pluralis dan transformatif, baik dalam konteks lokal, nasional maupun internasional. Dengan demikian, kehadiran di tengah-tengah masyarakat, diharapkan dapat bermanfaat bagi pencapaian cita-cita bersama, yaitu membangun kehidupan beragama yang menjunjung tinggi nilai-nilai persamaan, keadilan dan perdamaian.
Arjuna Subject : Umum - Umum
Articles 412 Documents
Exploring Social Capital within Interreligious Practices in Indonesia Fitrianita, Titi
Religió Jurnal Studi Agama-agama Vol. 15 No. 1 (2025): March
Publisher : Department of Religious Studies, Faculty of Ushuluddin and Philosophy, Sunan Ampel State Islamic University Surabaya

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15642/religio.v15i1.3165

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This article explores the relationship between social capital and interreligious practices in Indonesia. Most discussions of interreligious practices in Indonesia focus on how they directly contribute to discussions of tolerance and peace. Although this is not entirely wrong, the causal relationship between the two is not direct, but through a social process. Therefore, further analysis is needed, especially to unravel the social processes that cause interreligious practices to correlate with tolerance in peace. In interreligious practices, social capital has not yet been explored. This article focuses on finding answers to two main questions: first, what are the different forms of interreligious dialogue in Indonesia, and second, how can interreligious practices contribute to social capital formation in Indonesia. This study, conducted through a comprehensive literature review, shows that religious believers in Indonesia engage in several types of interreligious practices that actively shape their lives. The different practices, undertaken by various actors in all regions of Indonesia and pursued collectively, consistently, and simultaneously, foster bridging social capital that serves as a strong defense against religious conflicts in Indonesia, either by preventing them or reducing their impact.
Shifting Ideology and Religiopolitical Behavior of Conservative and Radical Islam in Contemporary Indonesia Anwar, M. Syafi'i
Religió Jurnal Studi Agama-agama Vol. 15 No. 1 (2025): March
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15642/religio.v15i1.3208

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Indonesians have been known to be predominantly moderate Muslims to the present day. However, the developments show the rise of the Conservative and Radical Islam (CRI) movement that challenged moderate Islam’s dominance for the last two decades. Yet, there is a recent ideological shift among the groups towards a more inclusive standpoint. This research aims to provide a critical account of the ideological shift and religiopolitical behavior of CRI groups. This research employed a qualitative approach, in which the data were collected through a literature review and interviews with CRI figures. The study discovers that the sociohistorical origins, ideology, and religiopolitical behavior of CRI in Indonesia are rooted in the spread of Salafism and Wahhabism in the Middle East and East Africa. It also reveals that the rise of CRI movements in Indonesia is related to the development of political Islam since the rise of the reformasi era in 1998. Moreover, the study also finds that some CRI actors tend to lower their exclusive and radical approach to some extent as they tend to be more realistic toward current religious and political issues.
A Piece of Inclusive Democracy in Indonesia: The Case of Minahasan Society’s Acceptance of the Muslim Community Kaunang, Rolina Anggereany Ester; Nelwan, Gerry; Tumiwa, Krueger Kristanto
Religió Jurnal Studi Agama-agama Vol. 15 No. 1 (2025): March
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15642/religio.v15i1.3291

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Contemporary democracy often faces challenges in realizing inclusivity, particularly regarding minority groups’ access to the right to speak, participate, and make collective decisions. In this respect, this article examines inclusive democratic practices based on local values inherited from Minahasan ancestors, highlighting symbols and practices centered on the Watu Pinawetengan site. This research focuses on the Minahasan community’s acceptance of the Muslim immigrant community as a minority group that was vulnerable to being marginalized. Using descriptive qualitative methods and analysis based on Marianne Moyaert’s hospitality perspective, this article examines textual sources such as journal articles, books, and other relevant documents to understand how hospitality values are embedded in Minahasan social practices. The results show that deliberative practices at Watu Pinawetengan, where Minahasan ancestors divided territory dialogically and equally, symbolize a legacy of participatory and open democracy. These values continue to be lived out in inter-community relationships, including interactions with Muslims exiled to the region during the colonial period. This article argues that democracy can be constructed not only through formal institutions but also through the reinterpretation of local cultural heritage that upholds openness, equality, and hospitality across identities.
The Toa Dilemma: Responses to the Public Use of Loudspeakers in Indonesian Local Tradition Kango, Andries; Abdullah, Selfia; Thahir, Muhammad; Fata, Ahmad Khoirul; Kamaruzzaman, Kartini
Religió Jurnal Studi Agama-agama Vol. 15 No. 1 (2025): March
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15642/religio.v15i1.3311

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This study explores community responses to the use of loudspeakers during the Dikili tradition in Tomulabutao, Gorontalo, Indonesia. Dikili, an overnight religious ritual, often features amplified chants and hymns as part of the local soundscape and cultural identity. While these sounds are familiar and accepted by indigenous Gorontalo residents, they have sparked varied responses from non-local newcomers living in mixed housing areas. Using a qualitative approach, the study draws on in-depth interviews with residents to gain an understanding of their perceptions of religious sound in shared spaces. Findings reveal that while many non-Gorontalo residents gradually acclimate to the broadcasts, concerns persist regarding excessive volume. In response, mosque management implemented volume adjustments to strike a balance between cultural expression and residential comfort. The study emphasizes the importance of dialogue and negotiated practices in fostering social harmony within diverse, multicultural communities.
Producing Inclusive Space: The Kotabaru Jazz Festival and Interreligious Spatial Practices in Indonesia Abdillah, Arafat Noor; Hamsah, Ustadi
Religió Jurnal Studi Agama-agama Vol. 15 No. 1 (2025): March
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15642/religio.v15i1.3347

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This article analyzes the Kotabaru Jazz Festival in Yogyakarta as a form of inclusive spatial production within the context of Muslim-Christian relationships. Using a descriptive qualitative approach and Edward Soja’s Thirdspace framework, this article explores how public space in the Kotabaru cultural heritage area has been reproduced through collaborative work across religions, communities, and social institutions. Data were obtained through participant observation, semi-structured interviews, and field documentation. The research findings indicate that the festival is not merely a cultural event, but also a spatial practice that combines three spatial dimensions: physical space, representational space, and lived space. The use of spatial elements such as churches, mosques, heritage buildings, and public streets serves as a symbol of diversity and nationalism. Interactions between individuals and groups during the festival create tangible forms of interfaith solidarity. The visual representations, artistic expressions, and public narratives present in the festival form a symbolic space that encourages social inclusion and opens up space for interfaith pedagogy. This article confirms that festivals as social and cultural practices have the potential to create dialogical spaces and strengthen social cohesion in multifaith societies in a postcolonial context.
Between Sacred Texts and Local Traditions: The Dialectics of Worship and Culture in Aceh Husnaini, Husnaini; Ismail, Sherif Mohamed A.; Syihab, Mahdi Abdullah; Jafar, Muhammad; Zulhamdi, Zulhamdi; Keumala Ulfah, Almira
Religió Jurnal Studi Agama-agama Vol. 15 No. 2 (2025): September
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15642/religio.v15i2.3660

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The encounter between religion and various cultures often results in a dynamic interaction, as it has to adapt to the existing traditions lived by the people. Examining such studies will reveal the tension and the dialectical dimension, helping us better understand how people perceive religion. This article aims to understand the relationship between Islamic rituals and Acehnese cultural practices, an area known as the “Veranda of Mecca”. By analyzing and interpreting extensive sources from a literature review, including academic literature, local religious texts, and historical archives, this qualitative research reveals that religious practices in Aceh, particularly the Commemoration of the Prophet Muhammad’s birth, congregational dhikr, tahlilan, and tarekat traditions, are the result of a centuries-long dialectic between Islamic teachings and the local traditions. Furthermore, it reveals two main views toward the religion: the textual view, which emphasizes the essence of the teachings and rejects cultural innovation, and the contextual view, which accepts acculturation. These approaches sometimes trigger tension, but also enrich the treasury of Islam and strengthen the social solidarity of the Acehnese people. This study underscores the importance of an inclusive, dialogical understanding as an interpretive resource for building a distinctive, harmonious religious identity in Aceh.
Muslim-Christian Coexistence in Southeast Asia: A Comparative Study of the Philippines and Indonesia Demalon, Bai Honey; Siddiq, Akhmad
Religió Jurnal Studi Agama-agama Vol. 16 No. 1 (2026): March
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15642/religio.v16i1.3870

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This article examines how historical power relations and state approaches to religious diversity shape Muslim–Christian coexistence in Southeast Asia. Positioned within scholarship on interfaith relations and peacebuilding, the study argues that colonial legacies, political governance, and institutional arrangements largely determine patterns of coexistence. Using a comparative qualitative approach, the paper analyzes interfaith relations in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) and Indonesia through historical contextualization and institutional comparison. In the Southern Philippines, Islam existed as an established political and social order before Spanish and American colonization; however, colonial rule transformed religious identity into a marker of political domination and resistance. As a result, contemporary peacebuilding in BARMM emphasizes political autonomy and structural redress, while interfaith dialogue plays a secondary role. In contrast, Indonesia has developed a model of institutionalized religious pluralism grounded in the Pancasila ideology, constitutional frameworks, and formal interfaith bodies such as the Forum Kerukunan Umat Beragama (FKUB). The findings indicate that durable interfaith coexistence depends on the alignment of historical justice, shared civic ideology, and sustained institutional dialogue.
Forming Peace: Pedagogies and the Foundations of Peace Education at Faith-Based Universities in Indonesia Geovasky, Imanuel; Christiani, Tabita Kartika; Sofjan, Dicky; Ahnaf, Mohammad Iqbal
Religió Jurnal Studi Agama-agama Vol. 16 No. 1 (2026): March
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15642/religio.v16i1.3920

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This article examines peace education at two faith-based universities in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, viz. UIN Sunan Kalijaga and Universitas Kristen Duta Wacana (UKDW), in the context of rising intolerance and radicalism amidst Yogyakarta’s image as an inclusive city. Using a qualitative approach, this study explores how historical context, theological foundations, and pedagogical models shape peace education practices at both institutions. This study collected primary data from semi-structured interviews with key informants from each university. Findings indicate that peace education is developed through distinct forms of theological negotiation. UIN Sunan Kalijaga emphasizes epistemological transformation from a normative-textual approach to a scientific-multidisciplinary framework through an integration-interconnection paradigm, while UKDW develops a holistic theology of peace that focuses on civil society reconciliation through experiential learning. The study concludes that the effectiveness of peace education at faith-based universities depends on the institution’s ability to interpret and contextualize religious teachings through interfaith dialogue. This article contributes by demonstrating that religious identity can serve as a pedagogical resource in promoting tolerance.
Responsibility and Climate Change: A Comparative Ethical Analysis of World Religions Mawardi, Mawardi; Anzaikhan, M.; Tanggok, M. Ikhsan
Religió Jurnal Studi Agama-agama Vol. 16 No. 1 (2026): March
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15642/religio.v16i1.3985

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This article develops a comparative normative convergence model as a foundation for climate justice. Through critical examination of normative corpora across Islam, Christianity, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Confucianism, the study demonstrates that each tradition contains principles of trusteeship, interdependence, moderation, and justice that can be formulated as shared public ethical categories without erasing distinct theological commitments. This synthesis is achieved through dialectical engagement with internal tensions: between anthropocentrism and ecological responsibility, between personal ethics and structural justice, and between normative ideal and institutional practice. Islam emphasizes amānah (trusteeship) and moderation; Christianity advances stewardship and climate justice; Hinduism and Buddhism highlight cosmic interdependence and the transformation of consciousness; Confucian thought grounds ecological responsibility in relational self-cultivation and principled moderation (Zhongyong). The findings indicate that religion’s contribution to climate governance depends less on doctrinal convergence at the theological level than on its capacity to translate particular values into structurally engaged, postcolonially aware, and politically courageous public action. The study concludes that the comparative normative convergence model advances the field by demonstrating that synthesis is not found but constructed.
The Harmony of Custom and Religion in the Riau Malay Tradition as a Model of Religious Moderation Khairiah, Khairiah; Yanti, Annisa Darma
Religió Jurnal Studi Agama-agama Vol. 16 No. 1 (2026): March
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15642/religio.v16i1.4010

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This study examines the harmony between custom and religion in Malay tradition as a model of religious moderation based on local wisdom. The principle of “custom is based on sharia, and sharia is based on the Quran” reflects the dialogical relationship between Islamic values and cultural practices. Nevertheless, globalization and social change pose challenges to the sustainability of this relationship. This study aims to analyze the form of harmony of custom and religion and its potential as a model of religious moderation in Indonesia. This study uses a qualitative approach through library research with descriptive-analytical methods. The results show that the harmony of custom and religion is a dynamic process that is constantly being negotiated. This harmony is reflected in practices such as deliberation, kenduri (communal gathering), and mutual cooperation, which serve to build social cohesion, instill moral values, and resolve conflicts. The values of balance, tolerance, and solidarity within these practices align with the principles of religious moderation. Nevertheless, tensions also arise due to differences in religious interpretation and the influence of modernization. This research confirms that religious moderation is a contextual social construct, so that Malay tradition is relevant as an adaptive model of moderation in a multicultural society.

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