Religio: Jurnal Studi Agama-Agama is an international peer-reviewed journal published by the Department of Religious Studies, Faculty of Ushuluddin and Philosophy, UIN Sunan Ampel Surabaya, Indonesia. The journal is dedicated to advancing original scholarship on religion by engaging with textual, historical, and empirical dimensions of religious life.

 

Rationale
The academic study of religion requires more than theological or normative inquiry; it also demands critical, interdisciplinary approaches that illuminate how religion is experienced, negotiated, and transformed in diverse social contexts. While many journals prioritize doctrinal or historical analysis, Religio provides a unique platform for examining religion as a cultural, social, and lived phenomenon, particularly within Indonesia and Southeast Asia.

 

Topical and Interdisciplinary Orientation

The journal welcomes submissions that explore contemporary issues in religion from a wide range of disciplinary perspectives, including but not limited to anthropology, sociology, history, political science, law, psychology, philosophy, and cultural studies. Areas of interest include:

• Religion and culture in everyday life
• Indigenous and local religious traditions
• Interreligious relations and dialogue
• Religion, politics, and social transformation
• Authority, identity, and community in religious practice
• Religion in relation to media, gender, economy, and human rights

Although the journal prioritizes research on Indonesia and Southeast Asia, it also invites comparative and cross-cultural studies that contribute to broader theoretical and methodological debates in religious studies.

 

Focus
The primary focus of Religio: Jurnal Studi Agama-Agama is the critical study of religion in contemporary societies, with particular emphasis on Indonesia and Southeast Asia. The journal prioritizes research that examines:

1. The interaction between religion and local culture in everyday life.
2. Indigenous and vernacular religious traditions and their transformations.
3. Interreligious relations, dialogue, and conflict management in plural societies.
4. The role of religion in shaping politics, identity, and social change.
5. Contemporary issues of religion in relation to media, gender, economy, law, and human rights.

By highlighting these areas, the journal aims to advance scholarship that bridges textual analysis with lived religious experiences, and that contributes to theoretical and methodological debates in the broader field of religious studies.

 

Readership and Editorial Board

The journal serves scholars, researchers, and students in the field of religious studies, particularly those interested in Southeast Asia, while also engaging a wider international readership. Its editorial board reflects interdisciplinary expertise and global collaboration, ensuring that Religio fosters critical dialogue across academic, cultural, and methodological boundaries.