Kamasean: Jurnal Teologi Kristen

KAMASEAN: Jurnal Teologi Kristen is an international, open-access, and peer-reviewed journal that aims to disseminate novel conceptual thoughts, ideas, and research results across the fields of biblical theology, multicultural theology, church mission, and the history of the development of Christianity.

Kamasean in the Toraja language is derived from the root word mamase (compassion and love to give). However, it is used in a broad sense, such as to bestow or use to pity. The interaction between the lover and the beloved is the part that wants to be highlighted. This insight touches on the essence of the relationship between God and His people as found in the Christian faith. Humans experience "grace" (gifted-grace) from God. God's mercy opens the way for humans to experience new relationships, new promises, or new lives with Him.

In His teaching, Jesus Christ showed how to live in the love that humans need to build good interactions with God and others (Matt 22:37–40). Interaction in the spirit of love declares God's mission in the practice of living a believer's life. Realizing the news about the Kingdom of God, compassion, transformation, and empowerment.

Journal Information:
Journal Title KAMASEAN: Jurnal Teologi Kristen
Journal Abbreviation Kamasean
DOI Prefix 10.34307/kamasean by  Crossref
Frequency 2 issues per year (June and December)
Print ISSN 2722-8657
Online ISSN 2722-8800
Editor-in-Chief : Tri Oktavia Hartati Silaban    
Publisher Institut Agama Kristen Negeri Toraja
Journal's Scope 1. Multicultural Theology
    2. Contextual Biblical Theology
    3. Congregational Development
    4. History of Christianity
    5. Church Mission

 

Article Processing Charge / Biaya Publikasi Artikel

2026-09-02

To the Authors, Researchers, and Loyal Readers of KAMASEAN: Jurnal Teologi Kristen:

As part of our ongoing efforts to support a professional editorial process and improve the quality of scientific publications, we hereby announce an adjustment to the policy regarding Article Processing Charges (APC). This policy is based on the Rector’s Decree (SK) of the Toraja State Christian Institute (IAKN) No. 108/Ikn.05/1.1/HK.00.5/04/2026 regarding the Establishment of APCs on the OJS SINTA 2 platform of IAKN Toraja. In light of this, the KAMASEAN: Jurnal Teologi Kristen will implement new fee details and publication quotas effective with the publication of Volume 7, No. 2 (December 2026), as follows:

Biaya Publikasi: IDR 1,000,000 per manuscript declared accepted.

Fast Track, Translation & Proofreading: IDR 4,000,000 per manuscript for authors who require an accelerated process and comprehensive editing assistance.

Publication Quota:

To maintain the quality of content and editing, the number of manuscripts is strictly limited to a maximum of 10 manuscripts per issue. This publication fee will only be charged if the manuscript has passed the review stage and has been deemed suitable for publication by the editorial team. We always invite academics and researchers to submit their best manuscripts. If you have further questions regarding the submission process or payment, please contact the Principal Contact of the KAMASEAN: Jurnal Teologi Kristen.

For authors who submitted their manuscripts prior to the announcement and enforcement of this policy, if you object to this new APC structure, you may request a manuscript withdrawal by sending a message directly through the discussion box on your submitted manuscript's page.

Editor-in-Chief

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Kepada Para Penulis, Peneliti, dan Pembaca:

Sebagai bagian dari upaya berkelanjutan kami untuk mendukung proses editorial yang profesional dan meningkatkan kualitas publikasi ilmiah, Dewan Redaksi KAMASEAN: Jurnal Teologi Kristen dengan ini mengumumkan penyesuaian kebijakan mengenai Biaya Pemrosesan Artikel (APC). Kebijakan ini didasarkan pada Surat Keputusan (SK) Rektor Institut Agama Kristen Negeri (IAKN) Toraja No. 108/Ikn.05/1.1/HK.00.5/04/2026 tentang Penetapan APC pada platform OJS SINTA 2 IAKN Toraja. Sehubungan dengan hal tersebut, kami akan memberlakukan rincian biaya baru dan kuota publikasi yang mulai efektif pada penerbitan Volume 7, No. 2 (Desember 2026), sebagai berikut:

Biaya Publikasi: Rp1.000.000 per naskah yang dinyatakan diterima.

Fast Track, Penerjemahan, dan Proofreading: Rp4.000.000 per naskah bagi penulis yang memerlukan proses percepatan serta bantuan penyuntingan menyeluruh.

Kuota Publikasi:

Untuk menjaga kualitas konten dan penyuntingan, jumlah naskah dibatasi secara ketat maksimal 10 naskah per nomor terbitan. Biaya publikasi ini hanya akan dikenakan jika naskah telah melewati tahap penelaahan dan dinyatakan layak terbit oleh tim redaksi. Kami senantiasa mengundang para akademisi dan peneliti untuk mengirimkan naskah-naskah terbaiknya. Apabila Anda memiliki pertanyaan lebih lanjut mengenai proses pengiriman naskah atau pembayaran, silakan hubungi Principal Contact jurnal.

Bagi penulis yang telah mengirimkan naskah sebelum pengumuman dan pemberlakuan kebijakan ini, jika berkeberatan dengan struktur APC baru ini, Anda dapat mengajukan permohonan penarikan naskah dengan mengirimkan pesan secara langsung melalui kolom diskusi pada halaman naskah yang Anda kirimkan.

Ketua Editor

 

Pemberitahuan Transisi Kepemimpinan Redaksi / Editorial Leadership Transition

2026-08-24

Berdasarkan Surat Keputusan Rektor Institut Agama Kristen Negeri (IAKN) Toraja No. 365/Ikn.05/I.1/HK.00.5/08/2026, kami menyampaikan kepada seluruh penulis, penelaah (peer-reviewers), pembaca, dan dewan redaksi bahwa terhitung mulai tanggal 20 Agustus 2026, posisi Pimpinan Redaksi (Editor-in-Chief) KAMASEAN: Jurnal Teologi Kristen dialihkan dari Deflit Dujerslaim Lilo, M.Th. kepada Tri Oktavia Hartati Silaban, Ph.D.

Sehubungan dengan transisi kepemimpinan ini, seluruh pengelolaan manajerial, alur kerja editorial, serta pengambilan kebijakan penerbitan jurnal untuk edisi-edisi berikutnya sepenuhnya berada di bawah wewenang dan tanggung jawab Pimpinan Redaksi yang baru.

Kami menyampaikan apresiasi dan terima kasih yang setinggi-tingginya kepada Deflit Dujerslaim Lilo, M.Th. atas dedikasi dan kontribusi signifikannya dalam membangun dan mengembangkan tata kelola jurnal KAMASEAN hingga mencapai peringkat akreditasi SINTA 2. Kami juga menyambut hangat Ibu Tri Oktavia Hartati Silaban, Ph.D. untuk memimpin penguatan mutu akademik dan reputasi jurnal pada periode berikutnya.

Proses pengiriman naskah (submission), penelaahan naskah, dan korespondensi editorial tetap berjalan normal melalui platform OJS.

Dewan Redaksi KAMASEAN: Jurnal Teologi Kristen

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Pursuant to the Decree of the Rector of Institut Agama Kristen Negeri (IAKN) Toraja No. 365/Ikn.05/I.1/HK.00.5/08/2026, we hereby announce to all authors, peer reviewers, readers, and editorial board members that effective August 20, 2026, the position of Editor-in-Chief of KAMASEAN: Jurnal Teologi Kristen has been transferred from Deflit Dujerslaim Lilo, M.Th. to Tri Oktavia Hartati Silaban, Ph.D.

In light of this leadership transition, all managerial oversight, editorial workflows, and publication policy decisions for subsequent issues are fully under the authority and responsibility of the new Editor-in-Chief.

We extend our highest appreciation and sincere gratitude to Deflit Dujerslaim Lilo, M.Th. for his dedication and significant contributions to establishing and advancing the governance of KAMASEAN, culminating in achieving the SINTA 2 national accreditation rank. We also warmly welcome Tri Oktavia Hartati Silaban, Ph.D. to lead the journal in strengthening its academic quality and scholarly reputation in the upcoming period.

Manuscript submissions, peer-review processes, and editorial correspondence will proceed as usual via the OJS platform.

Editorial Board of KAMASEAN: Jurnal Teologi Kristen

Vol. 7 No. 1 (2026): June

This issue has been available online since June 1, 2026. This current issue presents a highly rich and dynamic theological discourse. We have published five original research articles, representing the intellectual contributions of seven authors. The diversity of perspectives in this issue is tangibly manifested through the representation of two countries, namely Indonesia and the United States, and in a cross-institutional collaboration encompassing six distinct academic affiliations. This reaffirms KAMASEAN’s position as a forum for both national and global academic encounters. Each article in this issue offers a sharp theoretical and practical contribution to contemporary theological, missiological, and pastoral discourses

Published: 2026-06-01

Front Matter (Cover, Editorial, Table of Content)

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A postcolonial critique of John Warneck and the Batak religious identity

Bonnarty Steven Silalahi

1-27

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.34307/kamasean.v7i1.540

The incarnate Logos and manunggaling kawulo Gusti

Theosis in Javanese Christian spirituality

Tri Astuti, Joko Priyono

28-48

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.34307/kamasean.v7i1.552

From dogma to dialogue

Approaches to addressing interreligious intolerance

Styven Bill Chevyn Tambunan, Riris Johanna Siagian

49-64

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.34307/kamasean.v7i1.506

The retteng as grief therapy

Pastoral approach in the context of Toraja culture

Ismail Banne Ringgi’

65-86

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.34307/kamasean.v7i1.503

The SST alliance

Public theology, scientific reasoning, and skeptical inquiry in a post-truth age

Ted Peters

87-102

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.34307/kamasean.v7i1.516
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