Religious Programs Research Articles

Capitalizing on Religious Pluralism in U.S. Prison Ministry: Lessons from LSP Angola’s Inmate Seminary

The renewed growth of immersive “faith-unit” programs operating inside U.S. maximum-security prisons has brought with it a heightened emphasis on the practice of religion in correctional settings. Modeled from a prototype Christian seminary planted inside Louisiana State Penitentiary Angola, newer programs utilize outside religious educators for the credentialing of inmates into work assignments on behalf of prisons. As resource-challenged wardens deploy religiously credentialed inmates for leading new forms of prison ministry inside state facilities, research has not kept pace with the rapid growth of programs. Based on previous research, this article offers a retrospective account of the establishment of “offender ministries” at the Angola prison seminary planted at Louisiana State Penitentiary in 1994. While correctional leaders are obliged to accommodate the diverse religious identities of prisoners, private sponsors of immersive religious programs must balance doctrinal fealty with religious pluralism. Drawing from fieldnotes and on-site interviews in previous research, lessons from the history of Angola’s ecumenical prison seminary and “inmate ministry” programs are discussed while strengths and weaknesses are also highlighted.

Evaluating the Impact of the Tolerance Village Initiative on Interfaith Harmony: A Case Study in Jamika, Bandung

The concept of "Kampung Toleransi" (Tolerance Village) is becoming increasingly significant in Indonesia as a strategy to promote ethnic, religious, and cultural diversity. This study explores the implementation of the Kampung Toleransi initiative in Jamika Village, Bojongloa Kaler District, Bandung City, which serves as a model for fostering interfaith harmony. A qualitative descriptive approach was employed, involving observations, in-depth interviews with community and religious leaders, and documentation analysis. The results indicate that Kampung Toleransi has successfully promoted interfaith harmony through diverse social and religious programs, educational initiatives, and economic activities. However, challenges such as funding constraints, scheduling conflicts among religious activities, and external threats from radical ideologies remain. The study concludes that enhancing community participation and improving coordination can further strengthen the sustainability of Kampung Toleransi. These findings offer valuable insights for replicating this model in other diverse communities across Indonesia.

An Egyptian Female Mufassīr: Kariman Hamza and Her Tafsīr Named al-Lu’lu’ wa al-Marjān fī Tafsīr al-Qur’ān

This study incvolves the analysis of al-Lu’lu’ wa’l-Marjān fī Tafsīr al-Qur’ān of Kariman Hamza (1942-2023), one of the Egyptian female mufessīr (exegete), and the determination of the tafsīr (exegesis) method she followed. In this context, the life of Kariman Hamza was researched, and the methods of her tafsīr al-Lu’lu’ wa’l-Marjān were analyzed in terms of riwāya (narration) and dirāya (reasoning). A qualitative research method was used in this study. The author’s work was systematically examined from beginning to end and evaluated using the document analysis method. However, Kariman Hamza, whose main profession is news reporter and television presenter, initially refused the request to interpret/exegesis the Qur’ān for children because she was not a graduate of al-Azhar University. Later, as a result of various requests, her interest in the Qur’ān and her television programmes on the subject, she decided to write a tafsīr. Her tafsīr is a three-volume work that she wrote in three years, focusing on tafsīr studies, and was approved by Al-Azhar University. Kariman Hamza sees the writing of her tafsīr on the basis of her religious programme and Islamic writings in her 35 years of broadcasting life and sees it as the fruit of her efforts to preach Islam. Kariman Hamza, who stated that the reader can read her tafsīr without being bored and that she wrote like a mother explaining something to her child, is one of the rare female writers who tafsīr the Qur’ān from beginning to end. The fact that there are very few studies on al-Lu’lu’ wa al-Marjān is one of the factors that makes this work unique. Analyzing the work in terms of the tafsīr method makes a significant contribution to the literature. The most distinctive aspect of the tafsīr is the comparative presentation of quotations from the Bible and the attempt to make connections with current events. One of the results of this article is that Kariman Hamza’s tafsīr, which she compiled from many sources of tafsīr and combined with her knowledge of the Qur’ān and the Sunnah, opens up the discussion of whether it is a tafsīr or a compilation work, and raises the question of how to name and interpret such works, examples of which are beginning to appear today, based on the perception of the mufassīr in the tafsīr tradition.

Exploring the spiritual well-being experiences of transnational religious festival attendees: A grounded theory approach

This study aimed to examine the spiritual well-being outcomes that encompass eudemonic well-being elements within transnational religious festivals. Employing a constructivist grounded theory method, the study focused on two UNESCO inscribed transnational religious festivals attended by an Ethiopian diaspora community. Through this research, six dimensions of spirituality were identified: attachment to God, spiritual reward, spiritual growth, self-transcendence, religious knowledge, and sense of meaning. Each of these dimensions contributed to various domains of well-being, such as personal growth, environmental mastery, engagement, and positive relationships. The study also discovered that the experience of spirituality is influenced by individuals' roles and levels of engagement within the festivals. Key activities such as prayer, attending mass services, baptism, participating in religious programs, singing, and volunteering, are instrumental in yielding spiritual well-being outcomes. The findings offer valuable insights for event organizers and destination managers seeking effective strategies for marketing and managing religious-themed migrant festivals.

Actualisation of Inclusive Values Through Religious Education in High Schools

This study aims to analyse the actualisation of inclusive values in religious learning and examine how the values of tasamuh, ta'awun, and justice are applied at SMA Karuna Dipa Palu, which has a diversity of ethnicities, cultures, and religions. The main objective is to assess how these values strengthen inclusive religious education and identify opportunities and challenges in their implementation. This study uses a qualitative field study method with a case study approach, collecting data through interviews, observations, and documentation analysis to understand the application of inclusivism values in religious education at Karuna Dipa High School, with data analysis carried out using the Miles and Huberman techniques which include data condensation, data presentation, and concluding. The formal-textual approach in religious learning actualises the values of inclusivity through the opening, core, and closing stages. In the opening stage, teachers from various religions prepare the class and motivate students. In the core stage, the values of openness, tolerance, mutual assistance, and justice are taught through each religion's teachings. In the closing stage, teachers and students summarise necessary materials and give assignments, thus creating solid social solidarity in the school. Karuna Dipa High School faces challenges in developing inclusivism values, such as limited technological resources, visualisation facilities for materials, and limited learning time. In addition, the lack of sustainable religious programs also hinders students' comprehensive understanding of inclusivism. This research implies that inclusivism values in religious education can strengthen social solidarity and inclusivity in diverse schools but requires increased resources, facilities, and sustainable programs for optimal results.

Strategi Kepala Sekolah Dalam Membangun Budaya Religius Siswa Di SMP Negri 05 Pontianak

This research aims to examine the principal's strategy in building a religious culture at SMP Negeri 05 Pontianak. The method used is descriptive qualitative with a case study approach. Data collection techniques include observation, interviews and documentation. The research results show that school principals implement various strategies such as implementing routine religious programs, developing a curriculum that is integrated with religious values, creating a supportive school environment, collaborating with parents and the community, and developing teacher professionalism in religious aspects. These strategies involve all school components and aim to create an environment that supports religious values, strengthen the school's commitment to forming students' religious character, and ensure continuity between the values ​​taught at school and those applied in students' homes and social environments. This research concludes that the principal's leadership plays a very important role in achieving these goals

The Effectiveness of Religious Programs in Strengthening the Disciplinary Character of Students at Al-Islah Integrated MTs in Gorontalo City

The effectiveness of a Religious Program is an achievement or result obtained from a program to obtain the best results and in accordance with the goals to be achieved. This research aims to: 1) Analyze the forms of religious programs in strengthening the disciplinary character of students at Al-Ishlah Integrated MTs (Madrasah Tsanawiyah) in Gorontalo City. 2) Analyzing the impact of religious programs in strengthening the disciplined character of students at al-Ishlah Integrated MTs in Gorontalo City. 3) Analyzing the effectiveness of implementing religious programs in strengthening the disciplined character of students at al-Ishlah Integrated MTs in Gorontalo City. The type of research used is qualitative research, with a phenomenological approach and using data collection methods of observation, interviews, documentation and research questionnaires. The research results show: 1) Forms of religious programs that are effective in strengthening the disciplined character of students, namely routine religious programs, periodic religious programs and annual religious programs. 2) The impact of religious programs in strengthening disciplined character, namely students' time discipline, worship discipline, scientific discipline, dress discipline, behavioral discipline and social discipline. 3) The effectiveness of religious programs in strengthening disciplinary character has been running smoothly, seen from several aspects, namely, firstly, the accuracy of the right targets for students and the entire community in the madrasah environment. Second, socialization of religious programs is often carried out through seminars, training, accepting new students and through the learning process in the classroom. Third, the program objectives are achieved, namely, students have straight and correct aqidah, perform correct worship, have commendable morals and are independent and careful with time. Fourth, monitoring of religious programs by madrasas involves collaboration with teachers and parents of students.

PENDIDIKAN ISLAM DALAM PEMBERDAYAAN MASYARAKAT LANJUT USIA

Islamic education aims to build quality humans both in this world and in the afterlife. Apart from that, he must also take part in empowering the community to create prosperity and happiness among them. One of the groups that must be empowered is the elderly community, where they experiences decline and change from a psychological and physiological perspective. This research aims to describe Islamic education in empowering elderly communities. The method used is qualitative with a library study approach model. The data was collected using documentation techniques and then analyzed descriptively. The research results show that Islamic education has a very important role in bridging understanding of religion, forming morals, creating a sense of mutual assistance, and helping to prepare complete Muslim individuals for the daily life of elderly people. Apart from that, it is also possible to achieve physical and spiritual well-being as well as happiness in old age through various religious programs such as holding Islamic Recitations, Al-Qur'an Reading Guidance, Worship Development, and Hadroh Training.

Implementation of Multicultural Values Through Religious Program at Integrated Islamic Junior High Schools in Palembang City

This study examines how multicultural values are implemented in the curriculum and activities at SMP IT in Palembang City, identifying the supporting and inhibiting factors. This type of research is qualitative with a descriptive approach. Data collection uses interview techniques, participant observation, documentation studies. Data analysis uses the process of data collection, data reduction, data presentation and verification or drawing conclusions. This research found that implementing multicultural values at SMP IT in Palembang City by implementing religious moderation as early as possible can be implemented in the school environment such as the values of tawassuth, tawazun, i'tidal, tasamuh, musawah, and shura. The implementation of multicultural values through religious activity programs at SMP IT in Palembang City needs to be evaluated with the aim of finding out to what extent the religious activity program can be according to plan and if necessary, revisions or innovations will be made so that the goals achieved are more effective.

Evaluation of Religious Development of Junior High School Students Hikmah Teladan Based on the Religious Dimension in Forming Religious Independence

<em><span lang="EN-US">This research aims to discuss the evaluation of the religious development of students at SMP Hikmah Teladan based on religious dimensions in fostering independence in worship. This study uses a qualitative approach, a field research type, and employs a descriptive method, using the descriptive analysis model by Miles and Huberman (Qualitative Data Analysis), which includes data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing. Data collection techniques include interviews, observation, and documentation. The results of this study indicate that the religious development of students at SMP Hikmah Teladan in fostering independence in worship must continue to be pursued by referring to religious dimensions. The novelties in this research include: 1) categorizing religious programs based on religious dimensions; 2) conducting evaluations systematically; 3) measuring target achievement using independence indicators, so that progress can be more measurable. Therefore, the religious development program for students at SMP Hikmah Teladan supports the formation of independence in worship.</span></em>

Pengaruh Religiusitas terhadap Kebahagiaan pada Mahasiswa Institut Agama Islam Tribakti Kota Kediri

Happiness is something that everyone longs for, and various ways have been undertaken just to experience it. Happiness is closely related to one's religiosity; when one is able to express gratitude, they can more easily achieve happiness. However, many factors contribute to a person's happiness beyond religion. Based on this, the research question in this study is whether there is an influence of religiosity on the happiness of Institut Agama Islam Tribakti Kota Kediri students. The method used in this research is quantitative analysis with Multiple Regression. The independent variable is religiosity, while the dependent variable is happiness. The population in this study consists of 1,597 Institut Agama Islam Tribakti Kota Kediri students, with a sample size of 278 students. The instrument used in this study is a scale based on aspects of religiosity and happiness. Data collection was conducted using a questionnaire. Data analysis was performed using simple linear regression and SPSS. 21. The results of the study indicate that religiosity affects happiness, and there is a significant influence. These findings have practical implications for Institut Agama Islam Tribakti Kota Kediri. The university could consider strengthening religious programs and providing greater spiritual support for students. By enhancing aspects of religiosity, the university can help students achieve better emotional and psychological well-being.

Marketing religious programs on television as a nonfavorite program: a study in Indonesia

PurposeThis study aims to examine the strategy of TV9 Nusantara, one of the local televisions in Indonesia, marketing its religious programs when soap operas are the most popular television programs in Indonesia.Design/methodology/approachThis study used a descriptive qualitative method by collecting data using in-depth interviews, observation and documentation.FindingsTV9 Nusantara used a counter-programming strategy to seize viewers from the competing television stations; the prime time is also set differently from other televisions as well as implements a head-sterling strategy to make the audiences loyal to watching TV9 Nusantara programs and not switch the channels.Research limitations/implicationsIn Indonesia, three types of television stations are broadcast nationally, publicly or government-owned, central and regional and local television. This study only focused on local television stations whose main program is religious, especially Islam.Practical implicationsThe results of this study can underline the importance of establishing segmentation, targets, differentiation and market positioning as well as efforts to create products, prices, places and promotions for journalistic products, especially TV broadcast products and production processes that follow Sharia principles.Social implicationsThis study can inform the public regarding TV Broadcasting products and production processes following Sharia principles.Originality/valueThis study examined the implementation of marketing strategies and the marketing mix on local television, especially television that broadcasts programs that are not the favorites of most viewers.

Implementasi pendidikan karakter berbasis Pesantren pada siswa-siswi program keagamaan di Madrasah Aliyah Sunan Pandanaran Sleman

Purpose: This study discusses the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the implementation of boarding-based education on Sunan Pandanaran Aliyah Madrasah religious program students and how the results helped by considering the implementation of this pesantren-based character education. Method: This research is a field research, the data collection tools used are observation, interviews, and documentation. The research subjects were students of Sunan Pandanaran Aliyah Madrasah. This study discusses qualitative descriptive, namely research that discusses what phenomena are discussed by research in this case the students of Sunan Pandanaran Aliyah Madrasah in the implementation of boarding-based character education. Findings: The results of this study indicate that (a) pesantren-based character education planning is well integrated with the madrasah vision and mission announced on all subjects and the purpose of developing affective / physical aspects both spiritual and social. (b) Implementation of pesantren-based character education integrates character education in all subjects, according to the RPP made by each subject teacher, then the character education requested through explanations, providers of examples and challenges to facing challenges, habituation to noble behavior is done every day, and teachers and boarders provide good role models.

Life After Prison: A Phenomenological Study on the Lived Experiences of Released Inmates

Life After Prison: A Phenomenological Study on the Lived Experiences of Released Inmates

Clerical Celibacy and Clerical Marriage in the Henrician Reformation: William Turner’s Protest in the Wake of the Six Articles

ABSTRACT Clerical celibacy and clerical marriage were contested issues in the Henrician reformation. The juxtaposition of official proclamations and clerical protest helps shed light on the complexity of the issue. At an official level, the prohibition, punishment, and eventual outlawing of clerical marriage was driven by Henry VIII’s religious programme. From 1509 to 1537, the King opposed clerical marriage and sought to suppress it. From 1537 onwards, Henry VIII and the English Parliament moved towards making it illegal, which the Act of the Six Articles (1539) accomplished. Popular reactions varied, one example being William Turner, who married in the aftermath of the Six Articles despite taking vows of chastity as a deacon. Turner’s protest against the Six Articles is an underappreciated case study of clerical responses to official proclamations, and his marriage and writings provide a fascinating test case for the reaction against the imposition of clerical celibacy in the Six Articles.

Strategi Kepala Sekolah Dalam Mendukung Pembinaan Guru

Teacher development is crucial as it helps teachers enhance their competence, the quality of teaching, student achievement, and school performance. This research aims to explain the strategies of school principals in supporting teacher development. The research was conducted qualitatively at Banua Hanyar Public Elementary School, Telaga Langsat Subdistrict, South Hulu Sungai Regency, Banjarmasin. Data were collected through interviews, observations, and documentation. Data were processed through data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The results show that to improve teacher development in the school, the principal employs several methods: firstly, assigning additional tasks to teachers, including tasks such as supervisor, student self-development coordinator, Pancasila profile strengthening coordinator, school treasurer, school health unit coordinator, religious program coordinator, school exam coordinator, education administration coordinator, and arts coordinator at the school. Secondly, empowering school resources by enhancing teacher quality through training, improving learning facilities by providing laptops, LCD projectors, and wifi, as well as utilizing information technology through learning platforms. Conclusion: the strategies implemented by the principal have been maximized to support teacher development. Research contribution: serving as a reference for other schools to develop teachers to become more professional.

Unethical Dimensions of Ramzan Transmissions in Pakistan

The month of Ramadan has special significance for Muslims around the world. Muslims fast in this holy month and spend most of their time in prayers and remembering Allah Almighty. In Pakistan, Ramadan is not only observed and practised by Muslims in daily life, but there is a spree of Ramadan transmissions on TV Channels also. Around a hundred news and entertainment channels are broadcasting their 24/7 transmissions, and Ramadan brings them the opportunity to get viewership and ratings. Almost every channel in Pakistan does “Ramadan Transmission” during this holy month, and these transmissions also get traction and viewership. However, where these transmissions get eyeballs and generate ratings for these channels, these transmissions are sometimes below the ethical standards. Game shows, unnecessary, irrelevant debates, cooking segments, and the use of actors and actresses as anchors for these transmissions not only hurt the sanctity of Ramadan but also create moral and ethical issues. Religious programs such as the Ramadan transmission on PTV, HUM TV, GEO TV, and ARY News are the most watchable programs for the people of Pakistan. Therefore, this paper will investigate which ethical and moral principles of Islam are violated in these transmissions during Ramadan. Normative theory is the most suitable approach to understanding this particular research scenario.

Tajdid Iman Al-Muslimin fi Qoryati Silandurung min Khilali Barnamij Khidmati Al-Mujtama' fi Syahri Ramadhon

Learning Islamic sciences and the Quran profoundly influences individual and community faith renewal in various aspects. Employing a descriptive research approach, analyzing Quranic verses, prophetic sayings, and community leaders' opinions, a study conducted in Silandurong village during Ramadan revealed a lack of enthusiasm among its predominantly Muslim population for Islamic education and Quranic reading. Reasons include parental neglect in nurturing proper beliefs, societal indifference toward the illuminating religion, and governmental neglect of religious programs. Despite a Muslim majority, attendance at prayers and educational sessions barely reaches 5%, even during Ramadan. To address this, the researcher recommends the establishment of educational councils, memorization circles, and Islamic evening schools for children to revitalize faith and foster community well-being, promoting comfort, tranquility, stability, and security from harm.

APPLICATION OF COOPERATIVE LEARNING METHOD OF STUDENT TEAM ACHIEVEMENT DIVISION MODEL TO IMPROVE ARABIC LANGUAGE LEARNING OUTCOMES FOR CLASS X STUDENTS AT MADRASAH ALIYAH DARUL FIKRI SIDOARJO

This article aims to find out how the cooperative learning method of the student team achievement division model is applied in Arabic language subjects and the effectiveness of the cooperative learning method of the student team achievement division model on the Arabic language learning outcomes of class X students at Madrasah Aliyah Darul Fikri Sidoarjo. This article uses classroom action research (PTK) carried out using qualitative and quantitative approaches. A qualitative approach was taken to analyze changes in students during the implementation of actions until changes occurred, namely by conducting observations, interviews and documentation. A quantitative approach was taken to determine the effectiveness of learning strategies on student learning outcomes. The population taken by the author was all students in class X of the Madrasah Aliyah Darul Fikri religious program (PK), totaling 18 students. The results of this research are the cooperative learning method using the Student Team Achievement Division model, which is carried out by dividing students with diverse Arabic language mastery into one group to help each other understand the learning material and after data processing it was found that the Cooperative Learning Method using the Student Team Achievement Division model was improving students' Arabic learning outcomes as evidenced by Increased percentage of student absorption rate

Exploring the use of the mass media by youths in Pentecostal churches in Nigeria

This article examines how Pentecostal churches in Nigeria use online media to target the youth. Nigeria is now a major player in the commercialization of religion due to the sheer number of websites that promote add-on spiritual services. The promotion of Internet conversion is a major strategy in attracting the youth who are more active and comfortable on the Internet. Pentecostal consumerism became an avenue for the proliferation of religious programs and the consumption of different spiritual products on the Internet. At the same time, the lure of the global mission has also attracted the youth who have the idea ( Japa syndrome) of emigrating from Nigeria to spread the gospel for economic reasons. This article intends to fill that gap in the literature by exploring how Pentecostal churches use the online media as a form of e-evangelism or e-vangelism for the youth.