Focus and Scope

Inquiry: Journal of Islamic Religious Education is a peer-reviewed academic journal published by the Islamic Religious Education Study Program at the Islamic Religious Education Institute (STAI) Sabili Bandung. This journal is dedicated to the development of knowledge, theory, and practice in the field of Islamic religious education.

The journal provides a platform for scholars, researchers, educators, and practitioners to publish research findings, literature reviews, and conceptual studies related to Islamic education across various levels and contexts.

The scope of the journal includes, but is not limited to, the following topics:

  • Philosophy and theoretical foundations of Islamic religious education

  • Curriculum, teaching methods, and learning strategies in Islamic education

  • Assessment and evaluation in Islamic religious education

  • Innovation and technology in Islamic education

  • Character education based on Islamic values

  • Islamic education in schools, madrasahs, and pesantren

  • Multicultural education from an Islamic perspective

  • The role of Islamic education teachers in contemporary socio-cultural contexts

  • Historical studies and thoughts of Islamic education figures

  • Contemporary issues in Islamic religious education (e.g., radicalism, religious moderation, etc.)

Inquiry welcomes contributions from a variety of scholarly approaches, including qualitative, quantitative, and interdisciplinary research relevant to the field of Islamic religious education.