About the Journal

ASAGI: Jurnal Sosiologi Agama Indonesia is an international peer-reviewed scientific journal that publishes original research and theoretical studies in the field of the sociology of religion. The journal aims to contribute to the development of sociological discourses on religion in Indonesia, particularly within religious higher education institutions, while also engaging with global academic discussions.

ASAGI invites critical and empirical works that explore how religion interacts with various dimensions of social life, both at the individual and collective levels. The journal welcomes interdisciplinary approaches grounded in sociological analysis.

The scope of the journal includes, but is not limited to, the following themes:

  • Sociology of Religion: Analyses of the role of religion in social life, the structure of religious communities, and the influence of religion on individual and group behavior.

  • Religion and State Relations: Studies on the interaction between religion and the state in shaping public policy, legal frameworks, and political dynamics.

  • Religious Pluralism: Research on religious diversity, interfaith dialogue, and efforts to foster religious tolerance.

  • Religious Social Movements: Exploration of social movements inspired by religious values and their impact on societal transformation.

  • Religion and Modernity: Discussions on how religion responds to and is challenged by modernity and globalization.

  • Religious Rituals and Traditions: Studies on religious practices, rituals, and traditions, including their transformation across time and contexts.

  • Religious Identity: Research on how religious identities are constructed, maintained, and contested in various social settings.

  • Education and the Spread of Religious Values: Analyses of the role of religious educational institutions in disseminating religious teachings and shaping moral consciousness.

  • Religion and Gender Issues: Critical studies on how religion intersects with gender, including its role in shaping norms, roles, and stereotypes.

  • Religion and Social Conflict: Investigations into the role of religion in social conflicts, both as a source of tension and a means of reconciliation or peacebuilding.

ASAGI provides an inclusive academic platform for scholars, researchers, and practitioners to contribute to the expanding field of the sociology of religion, particularly in the Indonesian context with a view toward broader regional and global relevance.