https://ejournal.iaknkupang.ac.id/ojs/index.php/rah/gateway/plugin/AnnouncementFeedGatewayPlugin/atom 2026-02-21T11:26:11+08:00 Open Journal Systems <p data-start="24" data-end="413">Ra’ah is derived from the Hebrew word <em data-start="62" data-end="68">ra’a</em>, which means “to shepherd” or “to tend.” This theological root shapes the identity and vision of the journal. Ra’ah understands God’s mission to humanity as a divine calling in which human beings are entrusted with the vocation of shepherding caring, guiding, nurturing, and transforming communities in accordance with God’s redemptive purpose.</p> <p data-start="415" data-end="988">In carrying out this mission, humanity is situated within a concrete locus of ministry where social realities, cultural dynamics, and structural challenges intersect. The shepherding mandate is therefore not confined to ecclesial spaces but engages directly with diverse social issues such as inequality, conflict, moral formation, community resilience, and holistic human development. Ra’ah views scholarly reflection as an integral dimension of this missional engagement, recognizing that the production of knowledge is inseparable from God’s shepherding work in history.</p> <p data-start="990" data-end="1396">Ra’ah provides an academic platform for publishing scholarly studies in the fields of social and religious studies, with particular focus on missiology, Christian leadership, pastoral counseling, psychology, and sociology of religion. By integrating theological reflection with empirical and interdisciplinary approaches, the journal seeks to contribute to transformative praxis in both church and society.</p> <p data-start="1398" data-end="1449" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node="">Ra’ah is published biannually in June and December.</p> https://ejournal.iaknkupang.ac.id/ojs/index.php/rah/announcement/view/15 2026-02-21T11:26:11+08:00 Ra'ah: Journal of Pastoral Counseling

<h2 data-start="0" data-end="54"><img src="https://ejournal.iaknkupang.ac.id/ojs/public/site/images/mrantesalu/whatsapp-image-2026-02-21-at-19.31.54.jpg" alt="" width="1080" height="261"></h2> <h2 data-start="0" data-end="54">Call for Papers – Ra’ah Journal (June 2026 Edition)</h2> <p data-start="56" data-end="250">Ra’ah Journal invites academics, researchers, theologians, church practitioners, and scholars of socio-religious issues to submit their best manuscripts for publication in the June 2026 edition.</p> <p data-start="252" data-end="597">Ra’ah, derived from the Hebrew word <em data-start="288" data-end="294">ra’a</em> (to shepherd), develops a scholarly vision that understands God’s mission as a calling to shepherd within social realities. Accordingly, the journal provides an academic platform for the production of relevant, critical, and transformative knowledge in response to the dynamics of contemporary society.</p> <h3 data-start="599" data-end="618">Focus and Scope</h3> <p data-start="620" data-end="784">Submitted manuscripts are expected to present research findings or scholarly studies that contribute to the development of theory and praxis in the following areas:</p> <ul data-start="786" data-end="986"> <li class="show" data-start="786" data-end="800"> <p data-start="788" data-end="800">Missiology</p> </li> <li class="show" data-start="801" data-end="825"> <p data-start="803" data-end="825">Christian Leadership</p> </li> <li class="show" data-start="826" data-end="847"> <p data-start="828" data-end="847">Pastoral Theology</p> </li> <li class="show" data-start="848" data-end="884"> <p data-start="850" data-end="884">Sociology of Christian Education</p> </li> <li class="show" data-start="885" data-end="908"> <p data-start="887" data-end="908">Pastoral Counseling</p> </li> <li class="show" data-start="909" data-end="960"> <p data-start="911" data-end="960">Psychology (particularly in religious contexts)</p> </li> <li class="show" data-start="961" data-end="986"> <p data-start="963" data-end="986">Sociology of Religion</p> </li> </ul> <p data-start="988" data-end="1176">Articles may take the form of empirical research, theoretical studies, systematic literature reviews, or conceptual reflections that demonstrate scholarly originality and social relevance.</p> <h3 data-start="1178" data-end="1202">General Requirements</h3> <p data-start="1204" data-end="1428">Manuscripts must be original works that have not been previously published and are not under review elsewhere. All submissions will undergo an objective peer-review process to ensure academic quality and scholarly integrity.</p> <h3 data-start="1430" data-end="1449">Important Dates</h3> <ul data-start="1451" data-end="1559"> <li class="show" data-start="1451" data-end="1484"> <p data-start="1453" data-end="1484">Submission deadline: May 2026</p> </li> <li class="show" data-start="1485" data-end="1532"> <p data-start="1487" data-end="1532">Review and revision process: April–May 2026</p> </li> <li class="show" data-start="1533" data-end="1559"> <p data-start="1535" data-end="1559">Publication: June 2026</p> </li> </ul> <p data-start="1561" data-end="1722">We warmly invite scholarly contributions that enrich socio-religious discourse and strengthen the praxis of shepherding within an ever-changing societal context.</p> <p data-start="1724" data-end="1883">For further information regarding the template and author guidelines, please visit the official journal website or contact the editorial team of Ra’ah Journal.</p> <p data-start="1885" data-end="1997" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node="">Let us contribute to the advancement of knowledge as an integral part of God’s shepherding mission in the world.</p>

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