Objectives and Scope

Objectives

Theological Journal KERUGMA, published by Sekolah Tinggi Teologi Injili Indonesia (STTII) Surabaya, aims to advance scholarly research and critical theological reflection grounded in Scripture and informed by the Evangelical and interdenominational evangelical traditions. The journal provides an academic forum for original and significant contributions to biblical interpretation, theological development, and the critical engagement of Christian theology with contemporary issues. It seeks to foster dialogue among biblical, historical, systematic, and practical theological disciplines, while encouraging the responsible application of theological insights to the life, ministry, and mission of the church. Through the publication of rigorous and relevant scholarship, KERUGMA seeks to contribute to the advancement of theological knowledge and the flourishing of the global Christian community.

Scope

Theological Journal KERUGMA welcomes original research articles that contribute to the development of theology and Christian ministry, particularly within Evangelical and interdenominational evangelical perspectives. The journal's scope includes, but is not limited to, the following areas:

  1. Biblical Studies and Exegesis: Literary, historical, linguistic, canonical, and theological interpretations of Old and New Testament texts, including studies of biblical languages and hermeneutical methods.

  2. Biblical, Systematic, and Historical Theology: Studies of biblical theological themes, Christian doctrines, theological traditions, and the historical development of Christian thought.

  3. Christian Ethics and Theological Engagement with Contemporary Issues: Biblical and theological approaches to moral, social, cultural, philosophical, and bioethical questions.

  4. Practical Theology and Christian Ministry: Research on pastoral theology, pastoral counseling, spiritual formation, preaching, discipleship, ecclesiology, church leadership, and congregational life.

  5. Christian Education and Discipleship: Theological and biblical foundations of Christian education, faith formation, and the development of Christian character.

  6. Mission and Contextual Theology: Studies of evangelism, mission, intercultural engagement, religious and cultural contexts, and the application of Christian theology to local and global challenges.

Submissions employing qualitative, quantitative, historical, textual, hermeneutical, or interdisciplinary approaches are welcome, provided they demonstrate clear theological relevance, methodological rigor, and a meaningful contribution to biblical and theological scholarship. Articles should engage their subject matter critically and responsibly, with due attention to biblical interpretation and the journal's theological orientation.