Volume 106(1) Regular Issue January 2025

1. Considering Transformative Leadership from Christian Vantage Point – Nicolaides, A. & Naidoo, G.M. 
2. Mission and Missiology as Vulnerability: A Qualitative Study - Lee, C.Y. & Freeks, F.E.  
3. Metaphor and Symbolism in the Language of the Quran: A Linguistic Study on the Concept of Tauhid (Analysis of Surah al-Fatihah) - Suri, N. & Tanjung, M.
4. Euthanasia: A Fiqh Approach to the issue of Dignified Death in a Medical Context – Marsella, E., Zein, A., Nahar, S. & Suhendar, A.
5. The Challenge of Church Leaders with the decline of Youth Spirituality during the period of the Society 5.0 Revolution-Heryanto & Pramono, R.
6. The Role of Women in Islamic Sacred Texts: A Critical Study of Women's Narratives and Authority in Islamic Tradition – Erwani, I. & Siregar, A.S.
7. The Power of Faith and Social Media in Healing Women’s Mental Health – A Theological Study  - Farid, A.S.
8. Meeting God at the Foot of Mount Sinabung – Ginting, E.S., Triadi, S. & Ming, D.
9. Considerations on the Prohibition of Interfaith Greetings in Indonesia: Between Religion and Harmony – Nasution, F.A., Sutrisno, J., Nuryadin, D., Yasin, A. & Pribadi, M.A.
10. Intercession in the Maturidi School and its place in Kazakh Religious Literature - Shakizada, S., Akimkhanov, A., Kerim, S.,Sandybaev, Z. & Abdilkhakim, B.
11. Godless Religious Society: Uncovering the Impact of Modernism on Social Morality in the Context of Islam in Indonesia – Hardiyanto, S., Adela, F.P., Hutasuhut, J., Yarhamdhani & Angelia, N.
12. The Bible as source for leadership models: a considered No and a careful Yes - Lombaard, C.
13. Theological Coping Strategies for Pregnant Women's Mental Health during COVID-19 in Mwenezi District, Zimbabwe - Baloyi, E.
14. Contemporary Pastoral Praxis: Addressing Structural Injustice in Nomzamo Park Informal Settlement, Soweto - Mahlangu, S.S.
15. Incest Taboos in Sacred Texts: Theological and  Historical Analysis of Prohibitions and Sanctions in Abrahamic Religions – Rahimah, Hidayat, T.W. & Hati, L.P.
16. Showcasing the essence of motherhood and women in families: Insights from the Old Testament – Steenkamp, F.W.M. & Freeks, E.F.
17. The Visit of Pope Francis: An Inter-theological Perspective in Strengthening Bilateral Relations and Tolerant Religious Life in Indonesia – Riadi, S., Purba, A.M., Supratikta, H., Asrori. & Nasution, L.Z.
18. Pilgrim Guides and their roles in the Sacred Complex of Lingaraj Temple -Vinoth, R. & Sreeja, P.
19. Semantic, Pragmatic, and Hermeneutic Approaches to Linguistic Analysis of Mene Mene Tekel Upharsin in Aramaic – Suria, I. Santoso, M. & Ming, D.
20. Altar pollution in Malachi: An exploration on the violation of Leviticus’ ritual traditions (Leviticus 1–7) in Malachi 1:6–10 – Boloje, B.O.
21. Renewing the Covenant: Insights for Right and Just Living from the Book of Hosea - Nicolaides, A.G. & Nicolaides, A.
22. Life based on Islamic religious philosophy with life satisfaction, self-esteem and quality of life – Fatimah, S., Arif, M., Hidayat, A., Koism, K, Nasir, A. Burso, B.
23. The Controversy of the Term “The Third Pentecost”: Bhinneka Tunggal Ika Perspective – Suciadi, P., Fernandes, P.S., Da Costa, U., Ivamut, E. & Rumaikewi, D.
24. A Little White-Lie: Negotiating the Ethical Dilemma of Truth-Telling and Lying from an African Indigenous Religion Perspective – Layefa, G.T., Ajisafe, I.O.., Ezenagu, N., Olugbemi-Gabriel, O., Ajepe, I.F. & Wahab, B.M.
25. Living in Holiness and Christian Faith Practices on Christian Millennials Spiritual Well Being in Surabaya- Lontoh, F.O.L.
26. The Spiritual and Socio-Educational Implications of Geojassi Christian School - Jun-Ki Chung
27. Philosophical analysis of the formation of spirituality of modern Kazakhstani youth: Problems and prospects – Dussipova, A., Tuxanbayev, A. & Mukhanbetkaliyev, Y.
28. Participation Mystique: A Theological Perspective in Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals  - Sirken, F.
29. Cultural Identity and Religious Practice: Challenges for Tibetan Buddhists in China - Zhambaeva, U., Zhambaev, B., Osmonaliev, K., & Kakeshov, B.
30. Exploring Jesus as Shepherd based on John 10:11-13:The basics of today's Christian Leadership – Wahyuni, S., Adithia, W.P., Ngesti, Y.S.E. & Ming, D.
31. Unveiling Religious Paradigm and Postmodern Deconstruction in Dramatic Works from The Balkan Countries of the 20th and Early 21st Centuries: A Study of Sabri Hamiti’s Drama – Gjergji, E. & Gjika, K.
32. Colonial hymns and Black Spirituals in the context of decoloniality: A theological reflection of Reverend Shadrack Ushewokunze's songs – Mujinga, M.            
33.  The Roles of Christian Theologians in the Church, Academia and Society, in the Context of Matthew 5:13-16 – Alamu, S.S. & Taiwo, B.S.

Volume 106(2) Themed Issue - March/April 2025
The following papers have been double-blind peer reviewed, revised and accepted for publication.

1. Is there a balm in religion for the Triple Threat wounds of Mother Africa? - Exploring How the Circle is utilizing religious resources in promoting SRHR  - Adera, G.O.
2. Climate Change, Gender, and Mental Health: African Eco-psychological Perspective – Leshota, P. & Malimabe, M.P.
3. The impact of Climate Change on  Women and Mental Health - Nkoulete, P.K.
4. The Voices of Zionist Women in Responding to Disasters in Chivi District, Masvingo Province in Zimbabwe - Charamba, S., Pedzisai, E. & Mukurazhizha, R.
5. The Potential of the Negative: A gender critique of men and HIV and AIDS in Johanne Masowe weChishanu among the Shona of Zimbabwe – Sipeyiye, M. & Chirongoma, S.
6. Cadavers, Burials and Infections – a hygienic interpretation of Numbers 19:1-21 against the backdrop of African women in the face of pandemics - Mwandayi, C.
7. Islamic Theological Perspectives on Human Rights: Bridging the Gap between Faith and Universal Principles -  Arifinsyah., Maulana Andinata Dalimunthe & Riza, F.
8. Consistency of Dalihan na Tolu vs. Same-Clan Marriage: The Intersection of Customary Law and Islamic Theological Doctrine – Taufika, R., Ritonga, A.R., Arianto & Ohorella, N.R.
9. The quest for women's agency: An Africana Womanist's perspective of gender involvement in global pandemics, the case of HIV/AIDS in Zimbabwe - Matiza, V.M.
10. Gender Justice, Ecological Responsibility and Sustainable Development in Africa: A Theological Perspective – Naicker, L. 
11. Gender-based inequalities, religious extremism, and the Shakahola pandemic: exploring the intersection of women, religion and sustainable development in Kenya - Obulemire, E.A.
12. Religion, Gender, and the COVID-19 pandemic: Opportunities and opportunism in the use of herbal medicines during the COVID-19 pandemic in Zimbabwe - Gudhlanga, E.S
13. Women's Experiences in the Context of Climatic Crisis: An African Theo-Eco-feminist Approach to food insecurity in Kenya, Kanyiva, J.
14. A Tawhid of The Sky and Tawhid of The Earth: Theological Reflections of the People of Medan Post-Natural Disaster – Naldi, A., Ginting, L.D.C.U., Rambe, R.F.A.K., & Damanik, F.H.S.
15. Pathways to Tolerance: A Comparative Analysis of Hadith and Gospel in the Indonesian Context - Rahman, Widyawati, F., Hafis, M., Lon, Y.S., Alwi, Z., Ilyas, & Abustani Ilyas
16. From Philosophy to Practice: Building Sustainable Tourism through Balinese Local Wisdom - Mulyana Mulyana*, Busro Busro,
17. Enduring conviction in the reservation towards Child- adoption among Igbo Christians of Anambra state, Nigeria- Chidimma, J.A., Ijeudo, N.U., Akabike, G.N.,  Nnadi, F.U. & Nganwuchu, G.C.
18. The repercussions of Sufi thoughts in the contemporary Qur’anic Interpretation to Sustainable Development in Indonesia – Sa`ad, S., Sukirno, A., Rahman, Y., Riyadi, A.K. & Ming, D.
19. Legal and Paedagogical Principles of the formation of Professional Competencies of Military Chaplains: Domestic and Foreign Experience– Vovkotecha,O,, Horenkov,, D., Kravchuk, M., Aparov, A. & Kravchenko, K.
20. Religious Barriers to Transformative Masculinity and Femininities: Church discipline on pregnant adolescent girls in the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Tanzania -  Marattu, W.I.
21. Bridging Tradition and Modernity: Integrating Classical Interpretation and Modern Hermeneutics through Ijtihad in Qur'an Studies  - Moh. Nor Ichwan & Ming, D. & Mokh Sya'roni
22. Sacred Harmony: Exploring Pikukuh Tilu Philosophy in the Spiritual, Social, and Environmental Practices of the Baduy People – Silalahi, F.H.M. & Purwanto, E.
23. The Impact of the COVID-19 Aftermath on the Sustainability of Women’s Informal Business Enterprises in Zimbabwe: The Need for Faith Based Interventions – Hlatywayo, A.M.
24. African Religious Value of Solidarity, the Way for Environmental Conservation: A Case of Kenya’s Kakamega Forest – Mulunda, J.B.
25. Understanding the traditional kitchen space in a gendered Zimbabwean society for sustainable development in a troubled Mother Earth – Humbe, B.P.
26. Abortion in Indonesia under the 2023 new Criminal Code: A Theological Response -Saragih, D., Mokorowu, K. & Tamba, E.
27. Pastoral Care to People Working in Mining in South Africa from the Perspective of African Women’s Ecotheologies – Landman, C.
28. Contextual Theology according to Contemporary Theologians and Evangelical Theologians: Is Contextual Theology necessary as a Discipline?
     - Stevri P.N. Indra Lumintang
29. Bank of the Republic of Colombia: Commemorative Coin of Holy Mother Laura Montoya Upegui and her Religious Legacy – Polo, O.C.C., Escobar, S.B.V., Sanmartín, A.F.S. & Gaviria, D.A.G.
30. Sufi Motives in Ancient Turkic Nomadic Culture - Kurmanbek, A., Shagyrbay, A., Kudaiberdi, B., Mussabekov, M.N. & Kossalbayev, B.D.
31. Muslim and Non-Muslim Relations: A Comparative Analysis Between Hadith and Gospel Perspectives – Zailani., Puyu,D.S., Abduh, M.A., Sawaluddin., Alfiah., Fauzi, A. & Wasalmi

Volume 106(3) Themed Issue - June 2025  (Forthcoming articles)

1. The Role of Spiritual Intelligence in Developing Individual Emotional Intelligence In Interacting Based on An Islamic Perspective –Wijaya, I.S., Tahir, M., Armella, R. & Abdi, A.M.
2. Maternal-thinking and Ubuntu: Exploring family and resilience in missiological research- Freeks, F.E. & Rheinbolt-Uribe, R.
3. The Dilemma of Human Cloning in Islamic Theology: A Critique of the Uniqueness of Human Creation and Implications for Maqashid al-Shariah-  Khairifa, F.  Rawanoko, E.S., Peranginangin, I.F.D.
4. Digital Pastoral Service: Using Technology in Urban Pastoral Ministry - Simorangkir, J., Hasugian, J.W., Tambunan, T.D. & , Simamora, M.R.
5. Hidden Forces: Unveiling the Mystical Tapestry of Occultism in Indonesia-  Chia, P.S.   
6. Same-Sex Marriage in Islamic Theology: Challenges, Responses, and Sharia Implications in Muslim Societies - Koto, I., Malik, R. & Syarifudin, A.
7. The Sociolinguistic Aspects of Paul's Speech at the Areopagus as Contextualization of Gospel Proclamation – Lontoh, F.O.L.
8. Historiographic Re-interpretation of Identity formation in Acts 15: A Social Identity Complexity paradigm - Marevesa, T. & Kumalo, S.
9. Religious Education and Jean Baudrillard: What does Postmodernism, Simulacra, and Hyperreality Suggest? -  N. Hani Herlina, Ahmad Nabil Atoillah, Sumadi, Selamet, Husni.
10. Psalm 91 in early North American Pentecostal periodicals: A reception history from 1906 to 1939 -Martin, L.R.
11. Legal and Ethical Aspects of Teaching Religion in Schools – Ergeshov, E.
12. The Role of Religion in Shaping the Socio-Cultural Identity of the Kyrgyz and Kazakhs – Osmonova, D., Koshbakova, B., Omurova, T., Moldobaeva, A. & Kaskarbayeva, Z.
13. Purposeful Jibes and Gospel: A Case  for Jesus’ harsh Words and Mgodoyi labelling -Speckman, M. 
14. Saint Matthew and Saint: Luke Patrons of Public Accountants in the Latin American and Caribbean Catholic Church – Castellanos, O.C., Vargas, M.V.A., Escobar, S.B.V. & Muriel, F.A.Z.
15. Theology of Marine Ecosystems in the Qur’an and Its Relevance to Indonesian Marine Law -Jamal, K.,  Syafitri, J., Akbar, A., Ismail, H., Agustiar., Afrizal, M. & Yasir, M.
16. Online Preachers – A New Phenomenon in the Media Space of Central Asian Countries - Kurmanaliyev, M., Kerim, S., Shakizada, S., Almukhametov, A. & Abdilkhakim, B.
17. Subject and Current Problems of Theolinguistic Research in World Religious Studies - Kusherbayeva, A. & Kurmanaliyeva, A.
18. Orthodox Religious Art of South Albania from the 16th to the 19th Centuries – Dhimgjini, R.
19. Contemporary Trends in the Development of the Religious Consciousness of the Peoples of Central Asia – Karabalaeva, G., Osmonova, D., Baitokova, A., Golov, A. & Kaskarbayeva, Z.
20. The Psychology of Faith and Religious Identity: How Theology Shapes Worldview and Self-Perception – Efremov, A.
21. Religious experience and the philosophy of subjectivity: How faith shapes perception of reality – Kieliszek, Z.
22. Religious Development of Ancient Cities of Central Asia in the 9th-13th Centuries – Abdukadyr kyzy, B.,  Akparali uulu, A., Usmanov, B., Karimova, G.
23. Representation of Archaic Beliefs in Texts of Different Styles – Murzubraimova, D., Begimai Abdilaziz kyzy, Nadanova, K., Orozbaeva, V. & Zheenbekova, G.
24. Christian Values and Their Influence on Pedagogical Practice: Theological Foundations of Moral Education Formation - Jeong-In Park., Kyeong-Sook Kim., Jin-Ok Kim., Mi-Kyeong Jung & Jun-Ki Chung
25. The Role of Religious Traditions in the Development of Turkic Culture and their Importance for Contemporary Society – Bekenova, F., Tulekova, M., Naimanbayev, B., Duisen, S. & Giritlioglu, M.
26. Religious Faith as a Tool for Psychological Support During Combat Operations Bilosevych, I., Oleksyuk, M.& Savelyuk, N.
27. The Influence of Religious Beliefs on the Formation of Historical Events and Cultural Traditions: A Comparative Analysis of World Religions -Kasa, A.
28. Sources of Pamfil Yurkevych’s Philosophical and Religious Concept of the Heart – Ihnatiev, V., Grytsyshyn, V., Grytsyshyna, M., Panchuk, I. & Bobryk, A.
29. The Role of Religious Norms in the Formation of Legal Systems: The Theological Foundations of Law in Different World Religions – Vilks, A., Kipane, A. & Krivins, A.
30. Examination of the Activities of Religious Educators of the Soviet Period in the Context of the Development of European Religious Thought – Yesmaganbet, N. & Kairbekov, N.
31. Interreligious Relations in Medieval Ukraine: Coexistence of Christian, Jewish, and Muslim Communities – Kravchuk, O., Serbina, N., Bozhkov, A., Serbina, K. & Tsyrfa, I
32. Pedagogical Technologies and Trends in the Development of Religious Education in Higher Education Institutions: Gender Aspects and Islamic Educational Tradition – Tashmatov, T., Salikh Lutfilla uulu., Mamazhusupova, M. & Ergeshov, E.
33. The Interplay between Sharia Law, Religious Principles, and Social Justice in the Islamic Tradition – Saifnazarov, I., Mukhtarov, A., Aliyev, B., Kuchkarov, V. & Ernazarov, D.
34. A Discourse Analysis of State Approaches to Religious Diversity in Multi-Ethnic Societies Abubakirova, A., Shimtemir, M., Duissenbayeva, A., Kamalova, F. & Tungatova, U.
35. Interfaith Dialogue as a Tool for Peace-Building in Modern Ukraine (2014-2024) – Dudar, V. & Kotsur, V.
36.  The Role of Byzantine Chant in Ukrainian Religious Mentality, Orthodox Church and Paraliturgical Music Traditions – Kashaiuk, V., Dubrovnyi, T., Novakovych, M., Katrych, O. & Pavliuk, N.
37. Between Destiny and Curse: Theological Reform in Countering the Stigma of Disability in Islamic Discourse – Salamuddin  & Sebayang, V.A.
38. Conjunctures of the human and the divine will: considerations from Philonic hypothesis, contemporary theory and covenantal theology- Henderson, E.S.
39. Pneumatological communal discernment and a possibility of including unheard voices in decision-making – Kgatle, M.S.
40. Textual Criticism: An Exegetical Exploration of the Phrase ‘(τῇ) μιᾷ (τῶν) σαββάτων’: The Controversy on the Sunday Resurrection - Daliman, M.,  Supati, H. &  Sugiyarto, K.H.
41. Kazakh Women’s Visual Religious Identity and Islamic Agency on Instagram  - Toktarbekova, l., Zhandossova, S. & Bektenova, M
42. The Meaning of Life for Nuns: A Phenomenological Study in the Cities of Yogyakarta and Bandar Lampung- Sudarman., Faisal Adnan Reza., Dian Nur Anna & Muner Daliman, M.
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44. Reflecting on Saint Paul, the Law, Salvation, Atonement and Justification- Nicolaides, A. & Nicolaides, A.G.
    

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