Focus and Scope
Nusantara Journal of Islamic Studies is a peer-reviewed academic journal dedicated to advancing scholarly discourse on Islam within the cultural, educational, and intellectual contexts of the Nusantara region. The journal welcomes original research, theoretical explorations, and applied studies that critically engage with Islamic thought, practice, and development across diverse disciplines.
The journal’s scope includes, but is not limited to:
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Islamic Education and Pedagogy Studies on curriculum design, pesantren transformation, instructional innovation, and integration of Islamic values with 21st-century competencies.
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Islamic Law and Legal Thought Normative and empirical research on Islamic jurisprudence, legal pluralism, and contemporary fatwa dynamics in Southeast Asia.
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Islamic Theology and Philosophy Explorations of classical and modern theological debates, spiritual traditions, and philosophical contributions from the Nusantara region.
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Islamic Economics and Entrepreneurship Research on halal industry, sharia-compliant finance, and the role of Islamic institutions in community-based economic development.
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Islam and Society Sociological, anthropological, and cultural studies on Muslim communities, religious identity, interfaith relations, and social transformation.
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Digital Islam and Technology Integration Investigations into the use of digital platforms, media literacy, and technological innovation in Islamic education and da’wah.
Nusantara Journal of Islamic Studies particularly encourages submissions that bridge tradition and innovation, highlight local wisdom, and offer comparative insights between Islamic scholarship in Indonesia and global contexts
