Focus and Scope

Focus

Jurnal Penelitian Medan Agama is committed to publishing multidisciplinary research that integrates scientific knowledge, ethical values, and spiritual perspectives from diverse religious traditions. The journal aims to contribute to addressing contemporary national and global challenges through innovative approaches in education, health, technology, environment, and sustainable development.

By positioning religious values as a foundational lens of analysis, the journal promotes intellectual dialogue, cross-cultural understanding, social cohesion, and the pursuit of justice and human dignity in modern contexts. This focus also supports the research agenda of the Ministry of Religious Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia, while expanding academic horizons toward interfaith harmony and collaborative scholarship.

Scope

1. Religious and Spiritual Studies

  • Interreligious studies on sacred texts, religious law, philosophy, religious history, and the psychology of spirituality.

  • Ethical perspectives from various faith traditions in addressing contemporary issues such as the environment, healthcare, technology, and human rights.

2. Social, Cultural, and Global Studies

  • Research on pluralism, interfaith dialogue, social cohesion, and the role of religion in shaping cultural identity in a globalized world.

  • Studies on interreligious peacebuilding, conflict resolution, and religious diplomacy.

3. Social Innovation and Technology

  • Analysis of digital transformation, ethical use of technology, and faith-based social innovation.

  • Community responses to technological disruption and digital media through the lens of religious and cultural values.

4. Education and Curriculum Innovation

  • Development of integrative education models based on religious and humanitarian values.

  • Innovative curriculum design, digital learning, character education, and religious moderation in educational settings.

5. Medicine and Health Sciences

  • Integration of spirituality in healthcare services, religious approaches to healing, and holistic well-being.

  • Research on drug development, medical devices, and bioethics from religious perspectives.

6. Engineering and Applied Technology

  • Innovation in material science, renewable energy, biomedical engineering, and information systems aligned with ethical and spiritual values.

  • Development of sustainable technologies that reflect principles of justice and common good.

7. Food, Agriculture, and Economics

  • Halal food technology, sustainable agricultural innovation, Islamic economics, and inclusive finance rooted in religious ethics.

  • Research on economic justice, community empowerment, and food security through interfaith perspectives.

8. Environment and Ethics

  • Environmental ethics in religious traditions, ecological sustainability, and the role of religious communities in environmental conservation.

  • Interdisciplinary studies on climate change, ecological justice, and spiritual responsibility toward the Earth.