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Ecological Spirituality Catechesis Based on Shared Christian Praxis for Catholic Youth in Southeast Aceh
No full textFaced with the deforestation crisis in Southeast Aceh, with the rate of forest loss reaching ±5,000 hectares/year based on KLHK data in 2024, and the phenomenon of ecological faith dissociation among Catholic Youth (OMK), this research develops an ecological catechesis model based on Shared Christian Praxis (SCP). This model is designed to transform OMK into agents of environmental conservation while overcoming the limitations of conventional catechesis, which is monologic and abstract. By applying Martin Heidegger's (1962) hermeneutic phenomenological method, data were collected through in-depth interviews (31 OMK and 14 community and church leaders), participatory observation of ecological catechesis and reforestation activities, and document study in Southeast Aceh (April-June 2025). The findings prove that (1) the SCP model succeeded in increasing the ecological awareness of 72% of OMK participants through spiritual transformation that interpreted “planting trees as a liturgy of life”; (2) the integration of Laudato Si' teachings with the local wisdom of Adat bak Poe Teumeureuhom strengthened context-based ecological identity; and (3) real action commitments were manifested in reforestation participation (80%) and reduction of single-use plastics (65%). Key recommendations include the adoption of an integrated catechesis module, the church and government, and advocacy for an “ecological refugee” policy based on the Vatican document (POCDP). Theologically, this research affirms the ecological crisis as a path of holiness while making a significant contribution to the development of practical theology, particularly in building a participatory, contextual, and action-oriented ecological catechesis paradigm as a manifestation of authentic faith
Reinterpreting Democracy and Pluralism: Nurcholish Madjid’s Intellectual Legacy and Its Relevance for Contemporary Indonesia
No full textThis article examines the contemporary relevance of Nurcholish Madjid’s thought on democracy and pluralism in Indonesia. Through a qualitative literature review guided by Miles and Huberman’s analytical framework, the study synthesizes Madjid’s intellectual formation, core democratic principles, and his nuanced approach to the relationship between Islam and the state. The findings highlight Madjid’s persistent insistence that democracy is not a finished project but an ongoing, adaptive process—one that demands ethical substance, critical participation, and continuous negotiation between religious values and civic institutions. By comparing Madjid’s ideas to those of prominent Muslim thinkers such as Yusuf al-Qaradawi, Abdullahi An-Na’im, Khaled Abou El Fadl, and Asef Bayat, the article situates his contribution within both Indonesian and broader Islamic discourses. Madjid’s advocacy for substantive democracy and active pluralism is shown to be deeply rooted in both his personal experience and his reading of Indonesia’s diverse society. The analysis demonstrates that, in the face of growing populism, the instrumentalization of religious identity, and persistent challenges to civil rights, Madjid’s vision remains urgently relevant. Rather than offering a static blueprint, Madjid’s legacy is framed as a provocation to rethink and revitalize democracy as an open, unfinished process. His call for loyal opposition, civil courage, and social learning is presented as both a challenge and a guide for Indonesia’s ongoing democratic experiment. The article concludes that Madjid’s ideas offer not easy answers, but a critical lens and a moral discipline for navigating the dilemmas of democracy, pluralism, and national identity in Indonesia today
The Dialectical Relationship between Religious Moderation and Islam Nusantara in Indonesia
No full textThe concepts of religious moderation and Islam Nusantara serve as fundamental pillars in the discourse of Indonesian Islam, both promoting values of tolerance, peace, and openness. Although frequently associated, their interplay has rarely been examined through a dialectical lens that highlights both their tensions and convergences. This study fills this gap by critically analyzing the discursive intersections and ideological frictions between these two concepts. Using a qualitative descriptive method based on extensive literature review, the article explores normative perspectives alongside critical debates within public and academic spheres. Findings reveal significant common ground in the contextualized Islamic praxis embodied by Islam Nusantara, yet misunderstandings persist due to low ideological literacy and politicization of religious narratives. The study positions Islam Nusantara as a localized manifestation of religious moderation capable of bridging religious and national identities. It contributes theoretically by broadening understanding of moderate Islam rooted in local culture and offers practical implications for strengthening inclusive, context-aware Islamic narratives that can counter ideological polarization and foster social cohesion in Indonesia
Ethnobotanical Study and Conservation of Medicinal Plants Among Communities in Blang Pegayon, Gayo Lues Regency
No full textBlang Pegayon Subdistrict, Gayo Lues Regency, is one of the regions with high biodiversity and is renowned for its role in traditional medicine. This study aimed to identify the medicinal plant species used by local communities, the plant parts utilized, processing methods, and conservation strategies applied. The research population consisted of residents of Blang Pegayon Subdistrict, Gayo Lues Regency, with purposive sampling involving 48 respondents from six villages based on the presence of traditional medicinal plant use, including both key and non-key informants. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews, observation, plant identification using the Picture This application and the Plants of the World Online (POWO) database, and documentation. The data were analyzed descriptively. The findings revealed 51 medicinal plant species belonging to 29 families. The leaf was the most frequently used plant part (58%), while the most common processing method was pounding (26%). Conservation efforts were carried out through cultivation in home gardens (40%), planting in fields or farms (40%), and the use of wild plants from surrounding environments (20%). The results of this study are expected to provide valuable information for the development of future sustainable research.
Keyword: etnobotany; conservation; traditional; medicine plant
POPULAR KYAI AND NEW AUTHORITIES: A CASE STUDY OF KYAI ABDULLAH SAM
No full textKyai play a considerably essential role in the life of Indonesian Muslim population, not only related to religious matters, but also pertaining to social, cultural, economic, and political aspects. This central position is highly correlated with the distinctive authority possessed by a kyai. Religious authority is dynamic and serves as a complex field of contestation. There has been an increasingly competitive contestation of religious authority, involving individuals and organizations subsequent to the fall of the New Order, which widely opens the room of democracy and leads to unrestricted political contestation for anyone to gain new authority. This article aims to delineate the road to fame of Kyai Abdullah Sam, as one of the most influential figures of kyai, and his strategy in building authority. This research was conducted using qualitative and a phenomenological approach. The data were collected through in-depth interviews, observations, and documentation to be further analyzed according to the method developed by Miles and Huberman. It was revealed that Kyai Abdullah Sam gained popularity through various social activities and intensive use of social media. Apart from the fact that Kyai Abdullah Sam neither inherits the “royal blood” of eminent kyai and is neither supported with adequate social capital, he has managed to establish strong religious authority in traditional Muslim societies by building distinctive pesantren, empowering the surrounding community through his da’wah (proselytizing), and making the best use of arts and cultural channels, social media, friendship, and scientific forums at various universities as the platform for promoting the self. This paper contributes to the development of a new perspective on traditional religious authority
A MODEL FOR TEACHING ISLAMIC CHARACTER TO STUDENTS DURING THE PANDEMIC: CASE STUDY ON MA’HAD AL-JAMI’AH IN THREE PTKIN
No full textThis study seeks to identify the obstacles and impediments to the management of Ma'had in the establishment of the Islamic character of students at three state Islamic universities, namely UIN Ar-Raniry, UIN Sunan Gunung Jati, and UIN Maulana Malik Ibrahim University, which were implemented during COVID-19. In addition to outlining the method of implementing the program, which has an impact on not optimally attaining the goal, the proposed curriculum should achieve the Ma'had's objectives. This study employed the case study method by collecting data through documentation and in-depth interviews with the Ma'had's directors, teachers, and resident assistants. The important results are: 1) Obstacles include students not attending the Ma'had program in person; internet problems due to distance and other circumstances; not fully understanding the purpose of establishing the Ma'had by all students; and differences in the response to the pandemic by each Ma'had director. 2) The implementation of the program used virtual lessons, social media, virtual competitions and presentations, and online assessments 3) The proposed curriculum design consists of a). aspects of educational materials that integrate and interrelate between subjects of faith, jurisprudence, and morals and are packed with contextual principles that are moderate, fun, easy to understand, applicable, and based on strong logical and textual arguments; b). aspects of conducting the educational process that implement the principles of exemplary, sustainable, tadabbur and muhasabah (Taksis & Tamhas); c). aspects of assessment consist of cognitive tests, attitude observation, skills tests, and program evaluation
Compliments styles across gender in artists’ Instagram comments: A study of language and emoji usage
No full textLanguage serves a pivotal role in social interaction, including the performance of compliments as a key speech act for building rapport. This study conducts a sociolinguistic analysis of gendered differences in language style and emoji use within compliment exchanges on Instagram. Employing a descriptive qualitative methodology, the research utilizes a documentation approach to collect a corpus of 160 comments, evenly sampled from male and female users. These comments were extracted from ten Hollywood celebrity Instagram accounts (specifically, actors known for superhero film roles, each with over 10 million followers). Guided by Tannen’s (1990) Genderlect Style Theory, the analysis reveals significant gendered patterns. In same-gender interactions, men predominantly employ a “report talk” style, characterized by informative and referential language, whereas women favor “rapport talk,” which is more affiliative and collaborative. However, in cross-gender interactions, both genders demonstrate stylistic flexibility, utilizing a more balanced mix of report and rapport talk. Regarding paralinguistic features, male users show a greater tendency toward evaluative emojis, while female users more frequently employ expressive emojis. In terms of compliment topics, aligned with Holmes’s (1986) taxonomy, both men and women directed compliments across all major categories: appearance, ability/performance, possessions, and personality/friendship, indicating a shared thematic repertoire despite stylistic divergence
فعالية الوسيلة السمعية والبصرية "Animasi" العربية لتنمية مهارة الاستماع لدى طالبات الصف الثامن من "حفاظ القرآن" في المدرسة فرغوروان معلمات المتوسطة الإسلامية جوكير جومبانج
No full textListening skills (Maharah Istima') play an important role in learning Arabic which is often hampered by traditional teaching making students bored and saturated in learning. The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of Arabic language learning using audio-visual media “animation” in Arabic and to improve the listening skills of class VIII students in Arabic language learning at Mts Perguruan mualimat. This study used a quantitative approach with a one-group pretest-posttest experimental design. Data was collected through observation, tests, documentation with a sample of 44 respondents. The results showed a significant increase in the average score of students' listening skills, from 64.20 in the pretest to 91.32 in the posttest. The hypothesis of this study using a paired sample t test with a significance value of 0.000, identifying a positive effect on the use of audio-visual media on the ability of maharah istima'. The conclusion of this study is that the use of audio-visual media “animation” is proven effective in increasing students' motivation and understanding in learning Arabic
The Relationship Between Conflict Risk of Sumatran Tiger (Panthera tigris sumatrae) and Vegetation Density in The Leuser Ecosystem Area of South Aceh District
No full textAbstract: Sumatran tigers (Panthera tigris sumatrae) in the Leuser Ecosystem of South Aceh rely heavily on dense and diverse vegetation for food and protection. However, vegetation degradation due to deforestation and land conversion has pushed tigers out of their natural habitat, increasing the risk of conflict with humans which threatens the species' survival. This study aims to analyze the relationship between tiger conflict risk and vegetation density using the Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI). The research method combines a Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) approach and satellite image-based spatial analysis (Landsat 8/9 or Sentinel) to calculate NDVI, while conflict data was collected through SMART patrols in 13 villages and mapped with ArcGIS. The results show that the Sumatran tiger conflict risk is spatially distributed with a significant level of variation in the study area. High risk dominates with a percentage of 61.5%, mainly concentrated in five sub-districts: Trumon Tengah, Trumon Timur, Tapak Tuan, Kluet Tengah, and Meukek. Meanwhile, moderate risk (23.1%) was identified in Bakongan Timur and Trumon Tengah, and low risk (15.4%) was only found in Bakongan Timur. There is a striking pattern between vegetation density and conflict frequency, with low vegetation areas such as Bakongan Timur (7 cases) and Trumon Tengah (6 cases) recording the highest number of conflicts. In contrast, sub-districts with high vegetation cover such as Meukek, Tapaktuan, and Central Kluet recorded only one case each. These findings strongly indicate that habitat degradation, indicated by low NDVI values, is the main factor driving the increase in negative tiger-human interactions in the region.
Abstrak: Harimau Sumatera (Panthera tigris sumatrae) di Kawasan Ekosistem Leuser, Aceh Selatan, sangat bergantung pada vegetasi yang lebat dan beragam sebagai sumber makanan dan perlindungan. Namun, degradasi vegetasi akibat deforestasi dan alih fungsi lahan telah mendorong harimau keluar dari habitat alaminya, sehingga meningkatkan risiko konflik dengan manusia yang mengancam kelangsungan hidup spesies ini. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis hubungan antara risiko konflik harimau dan kerapatan vegetasi dengan menggunakan Indeks Vegetasi Perbedaan Ternormalisasi (NDVI). Metode yang digunakan menggabungkan pendekatan Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) dan analisis spasial berbasis citra satelit (Landsat 8/9 atau Sentinel) untuk menghitung NDVI, sementara data konflik dikumpulkan melalui patroli SMART di 13 desa dan dipetakan menggunakan ArcGIS. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa risiko konflik harimau Sumatera tersebar secara spasial dengan tingkat variasi yang signifikan di wilayah studi. Risiko tinggi mendominasi dengan persentase 61,5%, yang terutama terkonsentrasi di lima kecamatan: Trumon Tengah, Trumon Timur, Tapak Tuan, Kluet Tengah, dan Meukek. Sementara itu, risiko sedang (23,1%) teridentifikasi di Bakongan Timur dan Trumon Tengah, sedangkan risiko rendah (15,4%) hanya ditemukan di Bakongan Timur. Terdapat pola yang mencolok antara kerapatan vegetasi dan frekuensi konflik, di mana wilayah dengan vegetasi rendah seperti Bakongan Timur (7 kasus) dan Trumon Tengah (6 kasus) mencatat jumlah konflik tertinggi. Sebaliknya, kecamatan dengan tutupan vegetasi tinggi seperti Meukek, Tapaktuan, dan Kluet Tengah masing-masing hanya mencatat satu kasus konflik. Temuan ini secara kuat menunjukkan bahwa degradasi habitat, yang ditunjukkan oleh rendahnya nilai NDVI, merupakan faktor utama yang mendorong meningkatnya interaksi negatif antara harimau dan manusia di wilayah ini.
Identification of The Driving Factors Behind The Transformation of The Landscape in Sabang, Aceh, Indonesia, Based on Local Perception
No full textAbstract: Information on land use changes and land cover change studies to understand the dynamics of landscape change is very useful for planning sustainable landscape management. Changes to the landscape not only have an impact on people's welfare but also on the way people view and use the landscape. Land-based investments have implications for spatial development and influence landscape dynamics. Cities continue to experience growth, including cities on small islands. The city of Sabang, whose territory is small islands in Aceh Province, Indonesia, is experiencing an increase in local population, immigration, and government policy encouragement to improve the economy. It is worth paying attention to knowing the dynamics of landscape change and the driving factors based on local perceptions. It is important to understand the patterns of land use and land cover changes from 2013 to 2021, as well as the driving factors based on local community perceptions that may influence future spatial planning and land utilization in Sabang City. This study uses mixed methods consisting of analysis of land use and land cover change patterns based on remote sensing using ArcGIS and TerrSet software on Spot 6 and Spot 7 image data to provide information on the transition of land cover change. The results of the analysis of changes in land use and land cover from 2013 to 2021 and the driving factors based on local perceptions from elements of Sabang City society were carried out through questionnaires and semi-structured interviews covering 120 households. To assess the drivers of changes in the Land Use and Land Cover (LUCL) of the Sabang City area, which were analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) for Windows. The results of the analysis of changes in land use and land cover show that most of the land in Sabang is still covered by forest land in 2021, namely 50%. 175 ha, or 67%, of the growing built-up area is covered, while the infilling and outlying patterns are 44 ha and 42 ha, respectively. Respondents identified 17 driving factors, namely 10 proximate driving factors and 7 fundamental driving factors, as important drivers that contribute to changes in the landscape of Sabang City. The three closest drivers are Residential Areas, Forest Fires and Infrastructure Development. Meanwhile, land needs, changes in land prices and population growth are the three main drivers of LULC changes in Sabang City.
Abstrak: Informasi perubahan penggunaan lahan dan studi perubahan tutupan lahan untuk memahami dinamika perubahan lanskap sangat berguna untuk perencanaan pengelolaan lanskap yang berkelanjutan. Perubahan pada lanskap tidak hanya berdampak pada kesejahteraan masyarakat namun juga cara masyarakat memandang dan memanfaatkan lanskap. Investasi berbasis lahan berimplikasi pada pembangunan ruang dan mempengaruhi dinamika lanskap. Kota-kota terus mengalami pertumbuhan, termasuk kota di pulau kecil. Kota Sabang yang wilayahnya merupakan pulau-pulau kecil di Provinsi Aceh, Indonesia mengalami peningkatan populasi masyarakat lokal, imigrasi serta dorongan kebijakan pemerintah dalam meningkatkan perekonomian, patut menjadi perhatian untuk mengetahui dinamika perubahan lanskap serta faktor pendorongnya berdasarkan persepsi lokal. Bagaimana pola penggunaan lahan dan tutupan lahan yang terjadi dalam waktu tahun 2013-2021, dan bagaimana persepsi masyarakat lokal dalam melihat faktor pendorong perubahan penggunaan lahan dan tutupan lahan di Kota Sabang. Studi ini menggunakan metode campuran yang terdiri dari analisis pola perubahan penggunaan lahan dan tutupan lahan berbasis penginderaan jauh menggunakan software ArcGIS dan TerrSet terhadap data Citra Spot 6 dan Spot 7 yang memberikan informasi transisi perubahan tutupan lahan. Hasil analisis perubahan penggunaan lahan dan tutupan lahan 2013-2021, kemudian faktor pendorongnya berdasarkan persepsi lokal dari unsur masyarakat Kota Sabang dilakukan melalui kuesioner dan wawancara semi-terstruktur yang mencakup 120 rumah tangga. Untuk menilai pendorong perubahan penggunaan lahan dan tutupan lahan wilayah Kota Sabang yang dianalisis menggunakan Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) untuk Windows. Hasil analisis perubahan penggunaan lahan dan tutupan lahan menunjukkan sebagian besar lahan di Sabang masih ditutupi oleh lahan hutan pada tahun 2021 yaitu sebesar 50%, telah turun luasnya sekitar 7% dibanding tahun 2013. Lahan terbangun di Kota Sabang sebagian besar tumbuh dengan pola perluasan/ekspansi seluas 175 ha atau mencakup 67% dari luas area terbangun yang bertumbuh, sedangkan pola infilling dan outlying masing-masing seluas 44 ha dan 42 ha. Responden mengidentifikasi 17 faktor pendorong, yaitu 10 faktor pendorong terdekat dan 7 faktor pendorong mendasar sebagai pendorong penting yang berkontribusi terhadap perubahan lanskap Kota Sabang. Tiga besar pendorong terdekat adalah kawasan permukiman, kebakaran hutan dan pembangunan infrastruktur. Sedangkan Kebutuhan Lahan, Perubahan harga lahan dan Pertumbuhan penduduk merupakan tiga besar pendorong mendasar perubahan LULC di Kota Saban