Jurnal Pelayanan Pastoral is open to accept manuscripts that want to be published, according to the focus and scope of the journal. For more details about submission standards, please see the writing guidelines.
About the Journal
Jurnal Pelayanan Pastoral (JPP) is a national scientific journal published by Research and Community Service Unit (UPPM) - Sekolah Tinggi Pastoral – Yayasan Institut Pastoral Indonesia Malang. This journal serves as an academic platform for developing theological reflection and pastoral practice rooted in the lived experience of the faithful in Indonesia.
JPP focuses on the fields of theology and pastoral ministry, emphasizing contextual and interdisciplinary approaches. The journal publishes research articles, conceptual studies, pastoral case analyses, and critical reflections on the life of the Church and society.
The main objective of JPP is to foster dialogue between theological theory and pastoral practice, and to enrich the development of a contextual and grounded theology amid today’s social, cultural, and digital challenges.
JPP is published twice a year (April and October) in an open access format, making all published articles freely available to readers. Every manuscript submitted undergoes a double-blind peer review process to ensure academic quality and originality.
JPP welcomes contributions from lecturers, researchers, pastoral practitioners, and theology students who wish to publish scientific papers in either Indonesian or English.
Focus and Scope
Focus
The focus of the Jurnal Pelayanan Pastoral (JPP) is on the fields of Theology and Pastoral, with a particular emphasis on contextual and interdisciplinary approaches.
Scope
The scope of this journal includes, but is not limited to, the following areas:
- Biblical Theology – theological studies on Sacred Scripture, hermeneutics, and their pastoral relevance.
- Contextual Theology – faith reflection within cultural and social contexts in Indonesia and Asia.
- Pastoral Theology and Ecclesial Ministry – studies and practices of pastoral ministry, community accompaniment, and faith formation.
- Faith Education and Catechesis – the development of faith through education, catechesis, and pastoral communication.
- Digital Theology and Innovative Pastoral Ministry – the use of digital technology for faith formation and evangelization. f. \\Liturgy and Spirituality – theological reflection and practice of liturgy, prayer, and the spiritual life of believers.
Copyright Statement
Authors whose manuscripts are accepted for publication in the Jurnal Pelayanan Pastoral (JPP) agree to transfer certain copyright rights to the publisher, Jurnal Pelayanan Pastoral (JPP). The transferred rights include the right to reproduce, distribute, and display the article in any form and medium, both print and electronic, while the authors retain the moral rights to their work.
Authors are required to sign a Copyright Transfer Agreement (CTA) after the manuscript has been accepted for publication. The template of this agreement is available on the journal’s official website.
All statements and content of the articles are the sole responsibility of the authors. The Jurnal Pelayanan Pastoral (JPP) applies an open access policy to ensure that scientific knowledge is freely accessible to the public. All published articles may be read, downloaded, copied, and distributed without charge, provided that proper citation of the original source is maintained, in accordance with the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY 4.0) License.
