Focus and Scope

Scope and Topics

JNMA invites original empirical research, theoretical studies, policy analyses, and conceptual papers covering various dimensions of religious moderation. Key areas of focus include, but are not limited to:

• Religious Moderation & Wasathiyah Discourse: Philosophical, theological, and legal (fiqh) foundations of religious moderation, tolerance, and middle-path paradigms in Islam and other traditions.

• Sociology of Religion & Peace Studies: Social cohesion, interfaith and intra-faith dialogue, conflict resolution, peacebuilding strategies, and multicultural community dynamics.

• Countering Religious Extremism & Radicalism: Analysis of radical ideologies, deradicalization models, counter-narrative strategies, and digital media dynamics in religious discourse.

• Religion, State & Public Policy: Religious freedom, constitutional law, state policies on religious harmony, religious education curricula, and national integration.

• Culture, Local Wisdom & Religion: Interplay between indigenous cultures, local wisdom, and religious practices in maintaining societal harmony.