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The Way: Jurnal Teologi dan Kependidikan

The Way: Jurnal Teologi dan Kependidikan is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal published by Sekolah Tinggi Teologi Bethel The Way, Jakarta, Indonesia. The journal provides an academic platform for researchers, lecturers, educators, theologians, and practitioners to disseminate original scholarly contributions in theology, Christian studies, religious education, and related educational disciplines.

The journal accepts manuscripts that demonstrate academic originality, methodological rigor, theoretical relevance, and meaningful contributions to the development of theological and educational scholarship.

All submitted manuscripts must be relevant to the journal's aims and scope, comply with the Author Guidelines, and adhere to established standards of research and publication ethics.

1. Original Research Articles

Original Research Articles present findings from original research that contributes new empirical evidence, theoretical understanding, or scholarly interpretations to the fields of theology, Christian education, and related disciplines.

These manuscripts may employ qualitative, quantitative, or mixed-methods approaches, including case studies, phenomenological research, ethnography, surveys, experiments, and other established research designs.

Requirements:

• Present clearly defined research objectives or questions.

• Demonstrate originality and relevance to existing scholarship.

• Explain the research methodology and procedures.

• Present research findings systematically.

• Provide critical discussion in relation to relevant literature.

• Offer substantive theoretical, practical, or educational implications.

• Include an appropriate conclusion and references.

Recommended Structure:

Title, Abstract, Keywords, Introduction, Research Methods, Results and Discussion, Conclusion, and References.

Recommended Length: 5,000–8,000 words, excluding references.

2. Review Articles

Review Articles provide systematic, critical, and comprehensive assessments of existing scholarly literature concerning a particular topic in theology, biblical studies, Christian education, or related academic fields.

The journal particularly encourages review manuscripts that identify research trends, evaluate scholarly debates, synthesize theoretical perspectives, and establish directions for future research.

Review Articles may include systematic literature reviews, scoping reviews, bibliometric reviews, and critical integrative reviews.

Requirements:

• Identify a clear review objective or research question.

• Explain the literature search and selection procedures appropriate to the review design.

• Employ credible and relevant academic sources.

• Critically evaluate and synthesize existing research.

• Identify research gaps, unresolved debates, or emerging scholarly developments.

• Present original insights and implications for future research.

Recommended Structure:

Title, Abstract, Keywords, Introduction, Review Methodology, Results and Discussion, Conclusion, and References.

For systematic reviews, authors are encouraged to follow relevant reporting guidelines, such as PRISMA, where applicable.

Recommended Length: 5,000–8,000 words, excluding references.

3. Conceptual and Theoretical Articles

Conceptual and Theoretical Articles develop, refine, critique, or reinterpret concepts, theories, and analytical frameworks relevant to theology, Christian thought, religious education, and educational studies.

These articles may address theological doctrines, Christian ethics, philosophy of religion, educational theories, theological epistemology, or interdisciplinary perspectives connecting theology and contemporary social issues.

Requirements:

• Present a well-defined conceptual or theoretical problem.

• Demonstrate substantial engagement with relevant academic literature.

• Develop a coherent and logically structured scholarly argument.

• Provide critical analysis rather than merely descriptive discussion.

• Demonstrate an original theoretical contribution or reinterpretation.

• Explain the implications of the proposed conceptual or theoretical perspective.

Recommended Structure:

Title, Abstract, Keywords, Introduction, Conceptual or Theoretical Framework, Critical Analysis and Discussion, Conclusion, and References.

The structure may be adjusted according to the nature of the scholarly argument.

Recommended Length: 5,000–8,000 words, excluding references.

4. Biblical and Theological Studies

Biblical and Theological Studies present original scholarly investigations of biblical texts, theological traditions, Christian doctrines, hermeneutics, church history, or contemporary theological issues.

Manuscripts in this category may apply exegetical, historical-critical, literary, theological, comparative, contextual, or hermeneutical approaches.

Requirements:

• Identify a clear biblical or theological research problem.

• Establish an appropriate scholarly and methodological framework.

• Engage critically with relevant primary and secondary sources.

• Demonstrate accuracy in the interpretation and contextualization of biblical or theological materials.

• Develop academically defensible arguments supported by textual or historical evidence.

• Offer original insights contributing to theological scholarship.

Recommended Structure:

Title, Abstract, Keywords, Introduction, Research Approach or Methodology, Analysis and Discussion, Conclusion, and References.

Recommended Length: 5,000–8,000 words, excluding references.

5. General Submission Requirements

Regardless of manuscript type, all submissions must meet the following general requirements:

1. Originality: The manuscript must present an original scholarly contribution and must not have been previously published or be under consideration by another journal.

2. Scope Compatibility: The manuscript must be relevant to theology, Christian studies, theological education, religious education, or related educational disciplines within the journal's aims and scope.

3. Academic Quality: Manuscripts must demonstrate scholarly rigor, clear argumentation, appropriate research methods or analytical approaches, and engagement with relevant academic literature.

4. Language Quality: Manuscripts must be written in clear, accurate, and academically appropriate language in accordance with the journal's submission requirements.

5. Research Ethics: Authors must comply with ethical standards regarding research participants, informed consent, confidentiality, academic integrity, and responsible use of research data, where applicable.

6. Citation and References: All manuscripts must use accurate citations and references in accordance with the journal's prescribed referencing style.

7. Authorship: All listed authors must meet the requirements established in the journal's Authorship Criteria policy.

8. Artificial Intelligence: Any use of generative AI must comply with the journal's Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy.

9. Manuscript Formatting: Authors must prepare manuscripts using the journal's official article template and follow the current Author Guidelines.

10. Author Declaration: The corresponding author must ensure that all co-authors have approved the manuscript and agreed to its submission.

6. Manuscripts Not Considered for Publication

The Way: Jurnal Teologi dan Kependidikan does not ordinarily consider the following types of submissions:

• Manuscripts outside the journal's stated aims and scope.

• Articles lacking a clear scholarly contribution or academic argument.

• Sermons, devotional reflections, or religious exhortations without substantial academic analysis.

• Opinion pieces that do not employ scholarly evidence or critical argumentation.

• Previously published manuscripts or manuscripts simultaneously submitted to another journal.

• Manuscripts containing fabricated or falsified data, references, or research findings.

• Manuscripts that violate research ethics, publication ethics, or applicable intellectual property requirements.

• Book summaries, teaching materials, or institutional activity reports that do not constitute original scholarly research.

The editorial team reserves the right to conduct an initial assessment and reject manuscripts that do not meet the journal's scope, quality standards, or submission requirements.

7. Editorial Screening and Peer Review

All submitted manuscripts undergo an initial editorial screening to evaluate their relevance to the journal's aims and scope, compliance with submission requirements, originality, and academic suitability.

Manuscripts that successfully pass the initial screening are evaluated through a double-blind peer-review process by qualified reviewers with expertise relevant to the subject matter.

Editorial decisions are based on scholarly quality, originality, methodological or analytical rigor, relevance, ethical compliance, and the recommendations of peer reviewers.

The final decision regarding manuscript acceptance, revision, or rejection rests with the editorial team of The Way: Jurnal Teologi dan Kependidikan.

8. Final Provisions

The Way: Jurnal Teologi dan Kependidikan reserves the right to review and update the accepted manuscript types and submission requirements in response to developments in theological and educational scholarship, editorial policies, and recognized standards of scholarly publishing.

Authors are strongly encouraged to consult the latest Author Guidelines and article template before submitting their manuscripts.

 

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