Focus & Scope

Focus

Maneser: Journal of Religio-Spiritual Studies focuses on scientific publications related to religion, spirituality, and their interdisciplinary implications in human life. The journal aims to facilitate academic dialogue in areas of religious experience, spiritual values, theological understanding, religious behavior, and contemporary spiritual developments.

Scope

The journal welcomes research articles, reviews, conceptual papers, case studies, and ethnographic reports in the following areas:

Religious and Spiritual Studies

  • Spiritual formation and human religiosity

  • Religious identity, belief systems, and symbolic practices

  • Faith development, moral values, and ethical conduct

  • Comparative studies of religions

Theology and Philosophical Perspectives

  • Theological reflections and philosophical thought

  • Sacred texts analysis and religious narratives

  • Mysticism, metaphysics, and spirituality

Social and Cultural Dimensions of Religion

  • Religion within indigenous cultures and traditions

  • Interfaith relations, religious tolerance, and community harmony

  • Sociocultural transformation driven by belief systems

  • Ritual practices and communal worship

Educational and Guidance Practices

  • Religious education, curriculum, and instructional models

  • Spiritual counseling and pastoral guidance

  • Character development based on religious principles

Contemporary Religious Issues

  • Religious adaptation in modern society

  • Spirituality in public spaces and social institutions

  • New spiritual movements, digital spirituality, and religious expression

Maneser accepts multidisciplinary approaches such as phenomenology, hermeneutics, ethnography, historical analysis, textual study, qualitative research, quantitative analysis, or mixed-method research.