Teologi Sosial di Era Digital: Menjembatani Iman dan Keadilan di Dunia yang Terhubung

Abstract

This research examines how social theology can serve as a bridge between faith and justice in the context of Indonesia's digital society. The digital era has fundamentally changed how humans interact and has impacted the religious dimension of society, posing new challenges for social theology to formulate understandings relevant to the contemporary context. This research employs a qualitative approach with literature study methods and interpretive analysis of sources on social theology, digital technology development, and religious practices in digital spaces. Data was analyzed using a critical hermeneutic approach to develop theoretical propositions about social theology in the digital era. Social theology in the digital era faces challenges including the digital divide, post-truth phenomena, radicalization through social media, commercialization of religion, and the impact of automation on employment structures. The research identifies five key areas for social theology development: information dissemination and education, wise use of technology, bridging faith and justice, transformation of religious organizations' roles, and addressing the digital divide as a theological imperative. Social theology in the digital era requires fundamental reconceptualization regarding religious authority, community, and devotional practices. Development of digital-theological literacy, "hybrid ecclesiology" models, theological responses to the digital divide, and institutional transformation of religious organizations are needed to keep social theology relevant as a transformative force in digital society.