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Religi: Jurnal Studi Agama-agama
Religi: Jurnal Studi Agama-Agama is an open access peer reviewed research journal published by Department of Religious Studies, UIN Sunan Kalijaga Yogyakarta. Religi: Jurnal Studi Agama-Agama is providing a platform for the researchers, academics, professional, practitioners and students to impart and share knowledge in the form of empirical and theoretical research papers, case studies, and literature reviews. Religi: Jurnal Studi Agama-Agama welcomes and acknowledges theoretical and empirical research papers and literature reviews from researchers, academics, professional, practitioners and students from all over the world. This publication concern includes studies of world religions such as Islam, Christianity, Buddhism, Hinduism, Judaism, and other religions. Interdisciplinary studies may include the studies of religion in the fields of anthropology, sociology, philosophy, psychology, and other cultural studies.
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ECO-THEOLOGY OF SEYYED HOSSEIN NASR'S THOUGHT AND IT’S RELEVANCE ON THE AWARENESS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT IN UIN WALISONGO CAMPUS wahib Bahtiar; Luthfi Rahman; Makmur Aji
Religi: Jurnal Studi Agama-agama Vol. 22 No. 01 (2026): The Impactious Religiosity
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This study aims to analyze how Seyyed Hossein Nasr’s ecological theology can be used as a conceptual framework for understanding and responding to the crisis of spiritual awareness in environmental management at UIN Walisongo Campus. The study employs a qualitative approach by combining a literature review of Seyyed Hossein Nasr’s primary works and contemporary academic literature (2020–2024), along with semi-structured interviews involving four informants consisting of two campus environmental managers and two students selected purposively. Primary works such as The Encounter of Man and Nature: The Spiritual Crisis of Modern Man and Religion and the Order of Nature serve as the main foundations for understanding the concepts of the sacredness of nature, humans as khalifah (stewards), and critiques of secularism that reduce nature to an object of exploitation. The analysis reveals that the environmental conditions on campus—reflected in the low awareness of environmental preservation, inadequate maintenance of green areas, and poor waste management—represent a deeper problem in which spirituality, metaphysical values, and religious perspectives toward nature are neglected within campus activities. Interviews indicate that most academics perceive environmental issues merely as administrative and technical matters, such as cleaning, gardening, and waste management, without considering spiritual values. Supporting literature, including recent articles such as “Ethics Toward Nature in the Ecosophy of Seyyed Hossein Nasr” (2023) and “Seyyed Hossein Nasr: An Islamic Critique of Environmental Secularism” (2024), reinforces the view that the modern secular paradigm is the primary cause of the ecological crisis. Consequently, there is an urgent need to restore spirituality within the relationship between humans and nature as part of environmental conservation efforts. These findings lead to the conclusion that environmental management on campus, particularly through the integration of theological-ecological values, is highly important. Environmental education should be designed through a spiritual approach that instills an understanding that nature is a sacred creation and that humans, as khalifah, bear the responsibility to preserve it, so that the campus becomes not only physically clean but also spiritually conscious. The implementation of these recommendations includes integrating environmental values into the curriculum, developing spirituality-based environmental awareness, establishing environmentally conscious communities with a spiritual focus, and reviewing campus policies to integrate Islamic ecological ethics. This study concludes that Nasr’s thought is not only theoretically relevant but can also function as a practical normative foundation for transforming campus environmental culture by strengthening the spiritual awareness and ecological commitment of the academic community. Keywords: ecological theology, Seyyed Hossein Nasr, spiritual awareness, campus environment, UIN Walisongo, ecosufism   Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis bagaimana pemikiran teologi ekologi Seyyed Hossein Nasr dapat digunakan sebagai kerangka konseptual dalam memahami dan merespons krisis kesadaran spiritual dalam pengelolaan lingkungan Kampus UIN Walisongo. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan mengombinasikan studi pustaka atas karya-karya primer Seyyed Hossein Nasr dan literatur akademik kontemporer (2020–2024), serta wawancara semi-terstruktur dengan 4 informan yang terdiri atas 2 pengelola lingkungan kampus dan 2 mahasiswa, yang dipilih secara purposif. Karya primer seperti The Encounter of Man and Nature: The Spiritual Crisis of Modern Man dan Religion and the Order of Nature dijadikan pijakan utama untuk memahami konsep sakralitas alam, manusia sebagai khalifah, dan kritik terhadap sekularisme yang mereduksi alam menjadi objek eksploitasi. Analisis mengungkapkan bahwa situasi lingkungan di kampus yang terlihat dari rendahnya kesadaran mengenai pelestariannya, perawatan area hijau, serta pengelolaan sampah merefleksikan masalah yang lebih mendalam, di mana aspek-aspek seperti spiritualitas, nilai-nilai metafisik, dan agama terhadap alam diabaikan dalam aktivitas kampus. Wawancara menunjukkan bahwa sebagian besar akademisi memandang lingkungan hanya sebagai isu administratif dan teknis (seperti pembersihan, berkebun, dan pengelolaan limbah), tanpa adanya pertimbangan nilai-nilai spiritual. Tinjauan pustaka yang mendukung, seperti artikel terkini berjudul “Etika Terhadap Alam dalam Perspektif Ekosofi Seyyed Hossein Nasr” (2023) dan “Seyyed Hossein Nasr: Kritikan Islam terhadap Sekularisme Lingkungan” (2024) memperkuat pandangan bahwa paradigma sekuler modern merupakan penyebab utama krisis ekologi. Sebagai akibatnya, terdapat kebutuhan mendesak untuk mengembalikan spiritualitas dalam hubungan antara manusia dan alam demi upaya pelestarian. Penemuan ini mengarah pada kesimpulan bahwa pengelolaan lingkungan di kampus, dalam hal ini pengintegrasian nilai-nilai ekologi teologis, adalah sangat penting. Pendidikan lingkungan harus disusun dengan pendekatan spiritual  menanamkan pemahaman bahwa alam adalah ciptaan yang suci, dan bahwa manusia sebagai khalifah memiliki tanggung jawab untuk menjaga  sehingga kampus tidak hanya bersih secara fisik, tetapi juga bersih secara spiritual. Pelaksanaan dari saran tersebut meliputi: penggabungan nilai-nilai kurikulum lingkungan, pengembangan spiritualitas, pembentukan komunitas yang peduli terhadap lingkungan dengan fokus spiritual, serta peninjauan kembali kebijakan kampus untuk mengintegrasikan etika ekologis Islam.  Penelitian ini menyimpulkan bahwa pemikiran Nasr tidak hanya memiliki relevansi sebagai sebuah teori, tetapi juga dapat berperan sebagai landasan normatif praktis untuk mengubah budaya lingkungan kampus dengan memperkuat kesadaran spiritual serta komitmen ekologis dari komunitas akademik. Kata kunci: teologi ekologi, Seyyed Hossein Nasr, kesadaran spiritual, lingkungan kampus, UIN Walisongo, ekosufisme.
THE SPIRITUALITY OF NGARUPUK TRADITION IN JAVANESE AND BALINESE HINDU CULTURE IN WAY PANJI DISTRICT, SOUTH LAMPUNG Faiz Susena Faiz; Muslimin Muslimin; Nofrizal Nofrizal
Religi: Jurnal Studi Agama-agama Vol. 22 No. 01 (2026): The Impactious Religiosity
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.14421/8gp0n776

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The Ngarupuk tradition is an important Hindu ritual performed before Nyepi Day as a means of purifying oneself and the environment from negative influences. The differences in the implementation of Ngarupuk in the Javanese and Balinese Hindu communities in Way Panji District, South Lampung, indicate variations in symbolism and spiritual meaning that are interesting to study. This study aims to analyze the spiritual meaning and symbolism of the Ngarupuk tradition in both communities. The study used a qualitative approach with data collection techniques such as observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation. The analysis is based on the theory of religious symbolism, which views rituals as a medium for conveying spiritual meaning through cultural and religious symbols. The results show that the Javanese Hindu community performs Ngarupuk simply by emphasizing a contemplative atmosphere, the use of torches, kentongan (a wooden drum), and minimalist symbols that represent the release of negative traits in humans. Meanwhile, the Balinese Hindu community performs Ngarupuk with a more complex procession through an ogoh-ogoh parade, offering rituals, and various traditional symbols that reflect the human struggle against negative forces. Despite differences in implementation, both communities share the same spiritual goals: self-purification, self-control, and strengthening one's relationship with God. The Ngarupuk tradition also plays a role in maintaining religious identity, strengthening social solidarity, and supporting harmonious multicultural life in Way Panji District. Keywords:Ngarupuk, cultural dynamics, religious rituals   Tradisi Ngarupuk merupakan salah satu ritual penting dalam agama Hindu yang dilaksanakan menjelang Hari Raya Nyepi sebagai sarana penyucian diri dan lingkungan dari pengaruh negatif. Perbedaan bentuk pelaksanaan Ngarupuk pada komunitas Hindu Jawa dan Hindu Bali di Kecamatan Way Panji, Lampung Selatan, menunjukkan adanya variasi simbolisme dan pemaknaan spiritual yang menarik untuk dikaji. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis makna spiritual dan simbolisme tradisi Ngarupuk pada kedua komunitas tersebut. Penelitian menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan teknik pengumpulan data berupa observasi, wawancara mendalam, dan dokumentasi. Analisis penelitian didasarkan pada teori simbolisme religius yang memandang ritual sebagai media penyampaian makna spiritual melalui simbol-simbol budaya dan keagamaan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa masyarakat Hindu Jawa melaksanakan Ngarupuk secara sederhana dengan menekankan suasana kontemplatif, penggunaan obor, kentongan, dan simbol-simbol minimalis yang merepresentasikan pelepasan sifat-sifat negatif dalam diri manusia. Sementara itu, masyarakat Hindu Bali melaksanakan Ngarupuk dengan prosesi yang lebih kompleks melalui pawai ogoh-ogoh, ritual persembahan, dan berbagai simbol adat yang mencerminkan perjuangan manusia melawan kekuatan negatif. Meskipun terdapat perbedaan dalam bentuk pelaksanaan, kedua komunitas memiliki tujuan spiritual yang sama, yaitu penyucian diri, pengendalian diri, serta penguatan hubungan manusia dengan Tuhan. Tradisi Ngarupuk juga berperan dalam menjaga identitas religius, mempererat solidaritas sosial, dan mendukung terciptanya keharmonisan kehidupan multikultural di Kecamatan Way Panji. Kata kunci: Ngarupuk, dinamika budaya, ritual keagamaan
RELIGIOUS-CULTURAL ACCULTURATION IN DECORATED BATHING OF MUSLIM TRADITION IN THE MALAY COMMUNITY, TALAWI DISTRICT, BATUBARA REGENCY Nisa Syahrani; Zulkarnaen
Religi: Jurnal Studi Agama-agama Vol. 22 No. 01 (2026): The Impactious Religiosity
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The tradition of bathing with ornaments is one of the wedding customs of the Malay Muslim community in Talawi District, Batubara Regency, which is still maintained to this day. The continuity of this tradition indicates the interaction between Islamic values ​​and local culture that shape the community's social practices. This study aims to analyze the forms of religious and cultural acculturation, symbolic meanings, and social functions contained in the bathing with ornaments tradition. The study used a qualitative method with a field study approach through observation, interviews, and documentation, supported by literature review. The research analysis uses acculturation theory to understand the process of acceptance, adaptation, and preservation of local cultural elements in the lives of Muslim communities without losing their religious identity. The results show that the bathing with ornaments tradition functions as a rite of passage that marks the change in social status of the prospective bride and groom towards married life. This tradition also contains symbols that represent the values ​​of purity, responsibility, moral readiness, and hopes for the formation of a harmonious family. Although not part of the pillars or legal requirements of marriage in Islam, the community interprets this tradition as a means of strengthening religious values, preserving Malay cultural identity, and strengthening social solidarity. The research findings show that the relationship between religion and culture in the tradition of decorative bathing takes place through a harmonious acculturation process, so that local traditions remain sustainable without conflicting with the principles of Islamic teachings. Keywords: Decorative bathing tradition; Ritual transition; Integration of religion and culture               Tradisi mandi berhias merupakan salah satu adat pernikahan masyarakat Muslim Melayu di Kecamatan Talawi, Kabupaten Batubara, yang masih dipertahankan hingga saat ini. Keberlangsungan tradisi tersebut menunjukkan adanya interaksi antara nilai-nilai Islam dan budaya lokal yang membentuk praktik sosial masyarakat. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis bentuk akulturasi agama dan budaya, makna simbolik, serta fungsi sosial yang terkandung dalam tradisi mandi berhias. Penelitian menggunakan metode kualitatif dengan pendekatan studi lapangan melalui observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi, yang didukung oleh studi pustaka. Analisis penelitian menggunakan teori akulturasi untuk memahami proses penerimaan, penyesuaian, dan pelestarian unsur budaya lokal dalam kehidupan masyarakat Muslim tanpa menghilangkan identitas keagamaannya. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa tradisi mandi berhias berfungsi sebagai ritus peralihan yang menandai perubahan status sosial calon pengantin menuju kehidupan berumah tangga. Tradisi ini juga mengandung simbol-simbol yang merepresentasikan nilai kesucian, tanggung jawab, kesiapan moral, dan harapan terhadap terbentuknya keluarga yang harmonis. Meskipun bukan bagian dari rukun maupun syarat sah pernikahan dalam Islam, masyarakat memaknai tradisi ini sebagai sarana penguatan nilai-nilai religius, pelestarian identitas budaya Melayu, dan penguatan solidaritas sosial. Temuan penelitian menunjukkan bahwa hubungan antara agama dan budaya dalam tradisi mandi berhias berlangsung melalui proses akulturasi yang harmonis, sehingga tradisi lokal tetap lestari tanpa bertentangan dengan prinsip-prinsip ajaran Islam. Kata kunci: Tradisi Mandi Berhias; Ritus Peralihan; Integrasi Agama dan Budaya.
DIAKONIA TO INCREASE THE INVOLVEMENT OF CATHOLIC YOUTH AT SAINT ANDREW KEMPAWA STATION Silvyana Sembiring; Paulinus Tibo
Religi: Jurnal Studi Agama-agama Vol. 22 No. 01 (2026): The Impactious Religiosity
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This study is motivated by the important role of Catholic Youth (Orang Muda Katolik/OMK) in the life of the Church. However, their involvement still faces various challenges that affect their active participation in Church ministries. This study aims to describe the diaconal ministry of Catholic Youth and their involvement in the life of the Church at St. Andreas Kempawa Station. This research employed a descriptive qualitative method with data collected through observation, interviews, and documentation. Data were analyzed through the stages of data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. Theoretically, this study is based on the concept of diakonia, which includes charitable service, empowerment service, and social transformation, as well as the concept of Catholic Youth involvement in ecclesial life. The results show that the diaconal ministry of Catholic Youth at St. Andreas Kempawa Station is manifested through charitable service, empowerment service, and social transformation. Meanwhile, the involvement of Catholic Youth is reflected in their active participation in liturgy, fellowship (koinonia), and charitable service (diakonia). These various forms of involvement contribute to strengthening faith, character formation, and enhancing the sense of responsibility and solidarity among Catholic Youth in the life of the Church and society. Keyword:   diakonia, involvement, Catholic Youth, pastoral ministry, Catholic Church.   Penelitian ini dilatarbelakangi oleh pentingnya peran Orang Muda Katolik (OMK) dalam kehidupan menggereja, namun keterlibatan mereka masih menghadapi berbagai tantangan yang memengaruhi partisipasi aktif dalam pelayanan Gereja. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan diakonia Orang Muda Katolik dan keterlibatan Orang Muda Katolik di Stasi Santo Andreas Kempawa. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian kualitatif deskriptif dengan teknik pengumpulan data melalui observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi. Analisis data dilakukan melalui tahap reduksi data, penyajian data, dan penarikan kesimpulan. Secara teoretis, penelitian ini menggunakan konsep diakonia yang meliputi pelayanan kasih, pelayanan pemberdayaan, dan transformasi sosial, serta konsep keterlibatan Orang Muda Katolik dalam kehidupan menggereja. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa diakonia Orang Muda Katolik di Stasi Santo Andreas Kempawa diwujudkan melalui pelayanan kasih, pelayanan pemberdayaan, dan transformasi sosial. Sementara itu, keterlibatan Orang Muda Katolik tampak melalui partisipasi aktif dalam bidang liturgi, persekutuan (koinonia), dan pelayanan kasih (diakonia). Berbagai bentuk keterlibatan tersebut berkontribusi terhadap penguatan iman, pembentukan karakter, serta peningkatan rasa tanggung jawab dan solidaritas anggota OMK dalam kehidupan Gereja dan masyarakat. Kata kunci:   diakonia, keterlibatan, Orang Muda Katolik, pelayanan pastoral, Gereja Katolik.
MULTICULTURALISM ON CONFUCIANISM PERSPECTIVE Liem Ciang Santoso; Arianto Fajar; Martadi
Religi: Jurnal Studi Agama-agama Vol. 22 No. 2 (2026): Religions and Religiosities
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.14421/rejusta.v22i02.6768

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The purpose of this study is expected to serve as a reference for exploring the concept of multiculturalism from the perspective of Confucianism. This research seeks to identify the values of multiculturalism within Confucian education, so that the concept of Multicultural Education from a Confucian perspective can be better understood. The study employs a qualitative method through library research, as it directly engages with available data and literature sources. The findings of the study conclude that Confucian teachings have significant relevance to multicultural education. This is explained through the concepts of Shu, Ren, and Zhong in Confucianism. The principle of Shu emphasizes openness to other cultures by demonstrating cross-cultural empathy, supporting multicultural characteristics such as democracy, equality, and tolerance. The concept of Ren reinforces universal human values, highlighting the importance of compassion and respect for others regardless of cultural, religious, or racial differences. Through the concept of Zhong, Confucian teachings can contribute to the realization of social harmony by promoting respect for diversity. Therefore, Confucian teachings, in addition to being recognized as a religion, can also be viewed as a Confucian philosophy whose values are highly universal and adaptable to the needs of global education.  Keyword: Education, Multicultural, Confucianism   Tujuan penelitian ini diharapkan dapat dijadikan sebagai salah satu bahan kajian tentang  konsep multikulturalisme dari Perspektif Konfusianisme atau Khonghucu. Dalam penelitian ini berusaha menemukan  nilai-nilai multikulturalisme dalam Penddidikan Konfusianisme. Sehingga dapat dipahami konsep Pendidikan Multikultural dari Perspektif Konfusianisme. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif studi pustaka (library research). Metode ini di gunakan karena pada penelitian ini dihadapkan  langsung  dengan  data-data  dan sumber pustaka yang disajikan. Hasil penelitian menyimpulkan bahwa ajaran Konfusianisme) memiliki relevansi yang signifikan terhadap pendidikan multikultural. Hal tersebut di jelaskan dengan Konsep Shu, Ren dan Zhong dalam Konfusianisme. Prinsip shu menekankan keterbukaan terhadap budaya lain dengan menunjukkan empati lintas budaya, yang mendukung karakteristik multikultural seperti demokrasi, kesetaraan, dan toleransi. Konsep ren memperkuat nilai kemanusiaan universal, menekankan pentingnya kasih sayang dan rasa hormat terhadap sesama tanpa memandang perbedaan budaya, agama, atau ras. Melalui konsep zhong, ajaran Konfusianisme dapat membantu mewujudkan keharmonisan sosial melalui penghargaan atas perbedaan. Maka ajaran Konfusianisme selain diakui sebagai agama juga dapat di pandang sebagai Filsafat Konfusianisme yang nilai-nilainya sangat universal, memiliki kemampuan untuk mengadaptasi kebutuhan Pendidikan global.. Kata kunci: Pendidikan, Multikultural, Konfusianisme
RELIGIOUS MODERATION AT THE USHULUDDIN ISLAMIC BOARDING SCHOOL IN KALIANDA, SOUTH LAMPUNG: A THEOLOGICAL STUDY Pasya Alkhairi; Ahmad Muttaqin; Nesia Mu'asyara; Idrus Ruslan
Religi: Jurnal Studi Agama-agama Vol. 22 No. 2 (2026): Religions and Religiosities
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.14421/rejusta.v22i02.7481

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This article aims to analyze "the implementation of religious moderation in the Ushuluddin Islamic Boarding School through a theological approach. This study is motivated by the emergence of various phenomena of religious intolerance, radicalism, and extremism that require strengthening moderate religious understanding and based on Islamic values of rahmatan lil 'alamin. Using a descriptive research strategy, this study adopts a qualitative approach. After data collection (through observation, interviews, and documentation), a review is conducted (through data screening, data exposure, and conclusion determination). The results of the research indicate that religious moderation at the Ushuluddin Islamic Boarding School is realized through a theological understanding based on the teachings of "monotheism, the principle of balance (tawazun), the middle way (tawasuth), justice (i'tidal), and tolerance (tasamuh)." These values are internalized in the learning process, religious activities, and social life of students in the pesantren environment. Theologically, religious moderation is understood as the implementation of Islamic teachings that reject extreme attitudes (ghuluw) or excessive attitudes in ignoring religious teachings (tafrith), as well as encouraging an inclusive, proportional, and respectful attitude of religious beliefs. The following article states that the Ushuluddin Islamic Boarding School plays a central position to foster a firm student personality based on theology while prioritizing moderation when interacting in the community, so that it has the potential to become a reference for the development of religious moderation in Islamic educational institutions. Keywords: religious moderation, theological studies, Islamic boarding schools, wasathiyah values, Islamic education.   Artikel ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis “implementasi moderasi beragama di Pondok Pesantren Ushuluddin melalui pendekatan teologis.” Kajian ini dilatarbelakangi oleh munculnya berbagai fenomena intoleransi, radikalisme, dan ekstremisme keagamaan yang memerlukan penguatan pemahaman keagamaan yang moderat dan berlandaskan nilai-nilai Islam rahmatan lil 'alamin. Dengan memakai strategi penelitian deskriptif, penelitian ini mengadopsi pendekatan kualitatif. Setelah pengumpulan data (melalui observasi, wawancara, serta dokumentasi), diselenggarakan penelaahan (melalui penyaringan data, pemaparan data, serta penetapan kesimpulan). Perolehan penelitian mengindikasikan moderasi beragama di Pondok Pesantren Ushuluddin diwujudkan melalui pemahaman teologis yang berlandaskan ajaran “tauhid, prinsip keseimbangan (tawazun), jalan tengah (tawasuth), keadilan (i'tidal), dan toleransi (tasamuh).” Nilai-nilai ini diinternalisasikan dalam proses pembelajaran, kegiatan keagamaan, dan kehidupan sosial santri di lingkungan pesantren. Secara teologis, moderasi beragama dipahami sebagai implementasi ajaran Islam yang menolak sikap ekstrem (ghuluw) ataupun sikap berlebihan dalam mengabaikan ajaran agama (tafrith), serta mendorong sikap keberagamaan yang inklusif, proporsional, dan menghargai keberagaman.  Artikel berikut menyatakan Pondok Pesantren Ushuluddin menjalankan kedudukan sentral guna membina pribadi santri yang teguh berdasarkan teologi sekaligus mengedepankan kemoderatan ketika berinteraksi di tengah masyarakat, sehingga berpotensi menjadi rujukan pengembangan moderasi beragama pada institusi pendidikan Islam. Kata kunci: moderasi beragama, studi teologis, pondok pesantren, nilai-nilai wasathiyah, pendidikan Islam.
THE PROBLEM OF EVIL IN ISLAMIC AND CATHOLIC PHILOSOPHY OF GOD: AN ANALYSIS OF THE TRIADIC STRUCTURE OF THE EVIL PROBLEM Hasna Safarina Rasyidah; Robby Habiba Abror; Munawar Ahmad
Religi: Jurnal Studi Agama-agama Vol. 22 No. 2 (2026): Religions and Religiosities
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.14421/rejusta.v22i02.7674

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This article analyzes the problem of evil in Islamic and Catholic philosophies of divinity using a comparative philosophical approach. The problem of evil poses a major challenge to the concept of an all-powerful, all-knowing, and all-good God. In the Catholic tradition, theodicy is developed through the concepts of human freedom and the limitations of the created world, particularly in the thought of Augustine of Hippo and Thomas Aquinas. Meanwhile, in the Islamic tradition, the debate develops through discourses between Mu'tazilite rational theology, Ash'ariyah theology, and the thought of philosophers such as Al-Ghazali and Ibn Sina. This article shows that the two traditions offer different frameworks for theodicy: Catholicism emphasizes evil as a privation of good, while Islam views evil as part of divine wisdom and an existential test. This study argues that these differences reflect different metaphysical and epistemological structures in understanding the Triadic relationship: God, humanity, and nature. From this triadic perspective, wrongdoing arises because humans lack systemic awareness; consequently, they perceive their actions as carrying no risk or impact on nature and other people. This research proposes a central thesis—the theory of systemic awareness—positing that an action is moral if it preserves the integrity and continuity of the systems sustaining communal life, the relationship with nature, and the individual's relationship with God, whereas an immoral action undermines the integrity of those systems.   Keywords: Problem of evil, triadic Structure of Evil Problem, , privation of God, the theory of systemic awareness   Artikel ini menganalisis problem kejahatan dalam filsafat ketuhanan Islam dan Katolik dengan menggunakan pendekatan komparatif filosofis. Problem kejahatan menjadi tantangan utama bagi konsep Tuhan yang maha kuasa, maha tahu, dan maha baik. Dalam tradisi Katolik, teodisi dikembangkan melalui konsep kebebasan manusia dan keterbatasan dunia ciptaan, terutama dalam pemikiran Augustine of Hippo dan Thomas Aquinas. Sementara dalam tradisi Islam, perdebatan berkembang melalui diskursus antara teologi rasional Mu‘tazilah, teologi Asy‘ariyah, serta pemikiran filosof seperti Al-Ghazali dan Ibn Sina. Artikel ini menunjukkan bahwa kedua tradisi menawarkan kerangka teodisi yang berbeda: Katolik menekankan kejahatan sebagai privation of good, sementara Islam melihat kejahatan sebagai bagian dari hikmah ilahi dan ujian eksistensial. Studi ini berargumen bahwa perbedaan tersebut mencerminkan struktur metafisik dan epistemologis yang berbeda dalam memahami relasi Triadik: Tuhan, manusia, dan alam.kajian dngan mengunakan 3 aspek, disebut triadic problem Struktur kejahatan. problem kejahatan bukan sekadar kontradiksi logis antara Tuhan dan penderitaan, tetapi merupakan hasil interaksi tiga dimensi ontologis utama: dimensi teologis, antropologis, dan kosmologis. Dengan demikian, problem kejahatan tidak hanya menyangkut keberadaan Tuhan, tetapi juga menyangkut struktur dunia dan kebebasan manusia. Model ini menyatakan bahwa problem kejahatan muncul dari interaksi tiga komponen utama: (1). Divine Attributes (Atribut Ilahi), (2). Human Freedom (Kebebasan Manusia), (3). Cosmic Structure (Struktur Dunia Ciptaan). Kejahatan dalam perspektif triadic ini terjadi karena manusia tidak memiliki kesadaran bersistem, sehingga ia merasa bahwa tindaknya tidak akan beresiko dan berdampak pada alam dan manusia. Riset ini menemukan tesis utama sebaagai teori kesadaran bersistem, yakni tindakan disebut bermoral apabila menjaga integritas dan keberlangsungan sistem yang menopang kehidupan bersama, kehidupan dengan alam, dan kehidupan pribadi dengan Tuhannya, sedangkan tindakan tidak bermoral merusak integritas sistem tersebut. Kata Kuncis: Problem of evil, triadic Structure of Evil Problem, privation of God, Teori Kesadaran Bersistem
TRANSTEXTUAL ANALYSIS OF FAMILY OBLIGATIONS IN THE QUR'AN AND THE BIBLE: ANALYSIS ON QS AT-TAHRIM (66:6) AND 1 TIMOTHY 5:8 Ro'is Mas'udi
Religi: Jurnal Studi Agama-agama Vol. 22 No. 2 (2026): Religions and Religiosities
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.14421/rejusta.v22i02.7742

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Comparative studies of sacred scriptures have generally stopped at identifying thematic similarities between texts, without carefully tracing how one text actually processes and transforms the text that preceded it. This gap forms the background of research on QS At-Tahrim 66:6 and 1 Timothy 5:8, two verses that both address the responsibility of caring for family yet have not been systematically examined in terms of their transformative relationship. This issue is pressing given the vulnerability of modern Indonesian families to disintegration amid a religiously plural society, making cross-scriptural reading a potential contribution to shared value foundations. This study rests on Gérard Genette's theory of transtextuality, particularly the concepts of intertextuality, hypertextuality, and metatextuality, as analytical tools for reading text-to-text relations. The method employed is qualitative library research using close reading of primary texts, the Uthmanic mushaf of the Qur'an and the Indonesian New Translation Bible, supported by classical exegesis such as Ibn Kathir and Pauline commentary. The findings reveal intertextual parallelism in the idea of family responsibility as a marker of authentic faith. However, at the hypertextual level, a significant shift in meaning emerges: the material-ethical dimension in 1 Timothy 5:8 is transformed by the Qur'an into a dimension of eschatological protection and the cultivation of taqwa, so that the biblical trace remains legible as a hypotext that is both corrected and expanded in meaning, a palimpsestic relation that enriches interreligious dialogue.   Keyword: contemporary hermeneutics; hypertextuality; interfaith dialogue; palimpsest; taqwa education   Kajian komparatif antarkitab suci selama ini cenderung berhenti pada penemuan kesamaan tematik antarteks, tanpa menelusuri secara cermat bagaimana satu teks sesungguhnya mengolah dan mentransformasi teks yang mendahuluinya. Kesenjangan inilah yang melatarbelakangi penelitian terhadap QS At-Tahrim 66:6 dan 1 Timotius 5:8, dua ayat yang sama-sama berbicara tentang tanggung jawab memelihara keluarga namun belum dikaji secara sistematis dari sisi relasi transformatifnya. Kajian ini penting mengingat kondisi keluarga modern di Indonesia yang rentan disintegrasi di tengah masyarakat yang plural secara agama, sehingga pembacaan lintas kitab suci berpotensi menyumbang fondasi nilai bersama. Penelitian ini bertumpu pada kerangka teori transteksualitas Gérard Genette, khususnya konsep intertekstualitas, hipertekstualitas, dan metatekstualitas, sebagai pisau analisis untuk membaca relasi antarteks. Metode yang digunakan adalah penelitian pustaka (library research) bersifat kualitatif dengan teknik close reading atas teks primer, Al-Qur’an mushaf Utsmani dan Alkitab Terjemahan Baru, didukung tafsir klasik seperti Ibn Katsir dan komentar Paulinus. Hasil penelitian memperlihatkan adanya paralelisme intertekstual pada gagasan tanggung jawab keluarga sebagai penanda keimanan yang otentik. Meski demikian, pada level hipertekstual ditemukan pergeseran makna yang signifikan: dimensi material-etis dalam 1 Timotius 5:8 ditransformasikan Al-Qur’an menjadi dimensi perlindungan eskatologis dan penanaman ketakwaan, sehingga jejak Alkitab tetap terbaca sebagai hipoteks yang dikoreksi sekaligus diperluas maknanya,suatu relasi palimpsestik yang memperkaya wacana dialog antaragama. Kata kunci: dialog antaragama; hermeneutika kontemporer; hipertekstualitas; palimpsest; pendidikan taqwa
HARMONY BUILDING BETWEEN MUSLIM AND CATHOLIC COMMUNITIES IN PASURUAN VILLAGE, SOUTH LAMPUNG Muhammad Fauzi Muslim; Suhandi; Willia Novi Aryani; Muslimin
Religi: Jurnal Studi Agama-agama Vol. 22 No. 2 (2026): Religions and Religiosities
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.14421/rejusta.v22i02.7750

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Sociological studies on religion in Indonesia have persistently framed interreligious harmony as a product of macro-level formal institutional interventions, frequently overlooking the autonomous capacity of rural communities in sustainably reproducing peaceful coexistence. This study addresses the academic problem of how rural grassroots communities maintain social cohesion and establish cultural defense mechanisms amid the challenges of identity fragmentation and external exclusive ideological penetration. Utilizing a qualitative case study method, empirical data were gathered through participant observation, document analysis, and in-depth interviews with key informants, including Islamic leaders, administrators of the Saint Peter and Paul Catholic Church Station of Pasuruan, and members of the Village Community Empowerment Institute (LPM). The theoretical framework relies on Robert Putnam’s social capital theory incorporating bonding, bridging, and linking social capital integrated with the concept of active tolerance. The findings demonstrate that Islamic-Catholic harmony in Pasuruan Village is sustained through three structural-cultural pillars. First, the institutionalization of bridging social capital through spatial coexistence, evident in the proactive participation of the Muslim majority in facilitating legal permits and the physical relocation of the new church building in 2022 directly opposite an Islamic educational institution. Second, the continuous reproduction of cultural social capital through reciprocal religious holiday visitations, inter-institutional logistics sharing between the mosque and church, and interfaith joint national prayers on Independence Day. Third, the mobilization of linking social capital through institutional synergy between the Village Government, LPM, BPD, and interfaith moral authorities to mitigate external sectarian provocations through deliberative, familial mechanisms. These findings affirm that grassroots religious moderation operates organically with self-reliant cultural resilience. Keyword: active tolerance; cultural resilience; religious moderation; social capital; spatial coexistence.   Studi sosiologi agama di Indonesia kerap menempatkan stabilitas kerukunan sebagai produk dari intervensi birokrasi kelembagaan formal berskala makro, sehingga kerap mengabaikan kapasitas otonom masyarakat perdesaan dalam memproduksi perdamaian secara mandiri. Penelitian ini mengkaji problem akademik mengenai bagaimana komunitas akar rumput mereproduksi harmoni sosial dan membangun benteng pertahanan kultural di tengah ancaman polarisasi identitas serta penetrasi paham eksklusif eksternal. Menggunakan metode kualitatif berpendekatan studi kasus, data empiris dikumpulkan melalui observasi partisipatif mendalam, analisis dokumentasi monografi desa, serta wawancara mendalam semi-terstruktur terhadap informan kunci yang mencakup fungsionaris Lembaga Pemberdayaan Masyarakat (LPM) Desa Pasuruan, tokoh agama Islam, pengurus Gereja Katolik Stasi Pasuruan, dan pamong desa. Kerangka teoretis penelitian ini bertumpu pada teori modal sosial (social capital) Robert Putnam meliputi bonding, bridging, dan linking social capital yang dipadukan dengan perspektif toleransi aktif (active tolerance). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa harmoni Islam-Katolik di Desa Pasuruan terkonstruksi melalui tiga pilar utama. Pertama, pelembagaan bridging social capital melalui koeksistensi spasial, yang tampak nyata dari partisipasi proaktif warga mayoritas Muslim dalam memfasilitasi perizinan dan relokasi fisik bangunan baru Gereja Santo Petrus dan Paulus Stasi Pasuruan pada tahun 2022 tepat di seberang institusi pendidikan Islam tanpa friksi sosial. Kedua, reproduksi modal sosial kultural melalui tradisi anjangsana timbal balik pada hari raya keagamaan (Idulfitri dan Natal), kerja sama logistik sarana ibadah lintas iman, serta pelembagaan doa bersama kebangsaan setiap peringatan 17 Agustus. Ketiga, aktivasi linking social capital yang menyinergikan aparatur Pemerintah Desa, LPM, BPD, dan pemuka agama dalam memitigasi provokasi intoleran luar desa melalui musyawarah kekeluargaan dan asas tabayyun. Temuan ini menegaskan bahwa moderasi beragama di tingkat perdesaan beroperasi secara organik dan memiliki daya tahan sosial yang mandiri.   Kata kunci: koeksistensi spasial; modal sosial; moderasi beragama; resiliensi kultural; toleransi aktif.
HARMONY OF CULTURE, RELIGION, AND ENVIRONMENT: AN ANALYSIS OF THE ONE SURO RITUAL IN KEMIRI HAMLET IN THE PERSPECTIVE OF BUDDHIST ECOTHEOLOGY Rosalina Desi Paramita; Mujiyanto; Situ Asih
Religi: Jurnal Studi Agama-agama Vol. 22 No. 2 (2026): Religions and Religiosities
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.14421/rejusta.v22i02.7787

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This study aims to explore the meaning and function of the Metuk Tanggal Satu Suro ritual at Watu Payung Hermitage, Kemiri Hamlet, Temanggung Regency, with a focus on Buddhist values and their relevance to ecological preservation. This research is important because previous studies have largely emphasized the historical or symbolic aspects of Javanese rituals, while the spiritual–ecological dimension has rarely been examined. The research employed a qualitative approach with a case study design. Data were collected through participant observation, in-depth interviews with religious leaders, ritual custodians, and local community members, as well as archival and photographic documentation of the procession. Data analysis followed Miles and Huberman’s interactive model, consisting of data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing, with validation ensured through source and method triangulation. The findings indicate that the ritual is rich in Buddhist symbolism, such as amisa puja and patti-patti puja, reflecting values of morality, compassion, and collective awareness. The ritual functions as both a medium of cultural preservation and a mechanism of ecological conservation, as shown by the sacralization of the Watu Payung area that safeguards local water sources. Moreover, the tradition strengthens community cohesion, serves as a channel for intergenerational transmission of values, and creates an inclusive space for interfaith encounters. This study concludes that local traditions can embody an effective form of ecotheology that sustains harmony between human beings, spirituality, and the environment. The implication is that cultural preservation should not merely be viewed as a tourism asset, but also as a strategy for ecological sustainability and the strengthening of communal identity. Keywords: Satu Suro Ritual, Javanese Buddhism, Local tradition, Ecotheology, Cultural preservation, Social harmony, Environmental conservation, Banten; Hindu Dharma; Hierophany; Phenomenology.   Masalah akademik penelitian ini adalah terbatasnya penjelasan mengenai bagaimana ritual Satu Suro yang bersifat lokal secara bersamaan menata keberlanjutan budaya Jawa, spiritualitas Buddhis, relasi sosial, dan kesadaran ekologis. Penelitian ini mengkaji ritual Metuk Tanggal Satu Suro di Pertapaan Watu Payung, Dusun Kemiri, Kabupaten Temanggung. Secara metodologis, penelitian menggunakan studi kasus kualitatif berdasarkan data yang dikumpulkan selama kurang lebih enam bulan melalui observasi, wawancara semi-terstruktur dengan pemuka agama, penjaga ritual, perwakilan pemerintah setempat, dan anggota masyarakat, serta dokumentasi foto, tertulis, dan arsip. Data dianalisis melalui kondensasi data, penyajian data, dan penarikan kesimpulan, dengan triangulasi sumber dan metode. Secara teoretis, antropologi simbolik menjelaskan bagaimana persembahan, gerak penghormatan, prosesi, dan tempat sakral menyampaikan makna budaya, sedangkan ekoteologi Buddhis menafsirkan metta, karuna, upekkha, puja, dan kesalingbergantungan sebagai orientasi etis terhadap makhluk hidup dan lingkungan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa ritual tersusun atas kegiatan berkumpul, prosesi sekitar 3 km, puja dan penghormatan leluhur di Watu Payung, persembahan hasil pertanian, serta pertunjukan budaya setelahnya. Ritual memperkuat kohesi sosial, identitas lokal, pewarisan antargenerasi, dan partisipasi yang inklusif. Kesakralan Watu Payung juga mendukung norma masyarakat untuk tidak merusak lingkungan dan oleh para partisipan dikaitkan dengan perlindungan sumber air setempat. Penanaman pohon dan pelepasan satwa dalam beberapa tahun terakhir dicatat sebagai simbol kepedulian lingkungan, tetapi dampak biofisiknya tidak diukur. Dengan demikian, ritual dapat ditafsirkan sebagai bentuk ekoteologi Buddhis lokal pada tingkat makna dan praktik masyarakat. Kata kunci: Metuk Tanggal Satu Suro; Buddhisme Jawa; ekoteologi Buddhis; tempat sakral; kesadaran lingkungan.