Focus and Scope
DIEGESIS: Jurnal Teologi is a scholarly journal dedicated to the advancement of theological studies, biblical interpretation, Christian doctrine, church history, practical theology, and contemporary theological reflection. The journal provides an academic platform for lecturers, researchers, students, pastors, theologians, and ministry practitioners to publish original research articles and critical studies that contribute to the development of Christian theology.
The journal seeks to promote theological discourse that is academically rigorous, biblically grounded, historically informed, contextually relevant, and practically meaningful for both the church and society. DIEGESIS: Jurnal Teologi welcomes manuscripts from various Christian traditions and denominational backgrounds, particularly those addressing theological issues within local, national, and global contexts.
The journal accepts manuscripts in the following areas:
- Biblical Studies
Studies on the Old Testament and New Testament, including exegesis, hermeneutics, biblical theology, canonical studies, and the relevance of biblical texts for contemporary Christian life.
- Systematic Theology and Christian Doctrine
Studies on major Christian doctrines, including theology proper, Christology, pneumatology, anthropology, soteriology, ecclesiology, eschatology, and other doctrinal themes.
- Church History and Historical Theology
Studies on church history, Christian movements, theological traditions, church fathers, reformers, modern theologians, and the development of Christian thought throughout various historical periods.
- Practical Theology and Ministry Studies
Studies on pastoral ministry, preaching, worship, discipleship, Christian leadership, pastoral counseling, church growth, mission, evangelism, and congregational life.
- Pentecostal and Charismatic Theology
Studies on Pentecostal theology, pneumatology, charismatic spirituality, healing ministry, worship, mission, ecclesiology, and the development of Pentecostal and Charismatic movements in Indonesia and globally.
- Christian Ethics and Public Theology
Studies on Christian responses to moral, social, cultural, political, ecological, and economic issues, including the role of theology in public life.
- Mission and Intercultural Theology
Studies on mission theology, evangelization, contextual theology, intercultural ministry, religious plurality, interfaith engagement, and the church’s participation in society.
- Theological Education and Formation
Studies on theological education, ministerial formation, curriculum development, spiritual formation, academic theology, and the preparation of church leaders.
- Contemporary Theological Issues
Studies addressing contemporary theological challenges related to digital culture, globalization, identity, pluralism, secularization, gender, ecology, social transformation, and the changing role of the church in modern society.