FACULTY OF THEOLOGY
- Address : Agape Building 3rd Floor, dr. Wahidin Sudirohusodo st. 5-25, Yogyakarta 55224
- Telp : +62-274-563929 ext 351
- Email : [email protected]
The Faculty of Theology at UKDW has a long experience in theological education. It currently offers three study programs: Bachelor of Divinity, Master of Divinity, and Doctor of Theology. In 1962, Duta Wacana Theological Seminary was established, from which UKDW was born in 1985, and since then theology has become the Faculty of Theology.
All study programs of the Faculty of Theology have been accredited by BAN – PT with an ‘A’ rating. They are also internationally accredited by the Association for Theological Education in South East Asia (ATESEA). These national and international accreditations testify to the recognition of the Faculty of Theology’s excellence by the government and academic associations.
Education at the UKDW Faculty of Theology is organized with the philosophy of three pillars of formation: academic, spiritual, and ministerial. Through academic formation, students are invited to engage in dialogue and critical analysis of various theological ideas and issues. Spiritual formation emphasizes a call before God and others. Undergraduate students are required to live in residence for the first two years for spiritual formation, including discipline, meditation, and arts, especially music. Programs such as retreats and counseling are offered to all students to help transform their spirituality. The third formation, ministerial, emphasizes ministerial service both in the church and outside the church (schools, hospitals, social institutions, companies, etc.). In this context, programs of field education, field research, and social service are designed to develop students’ social sensitivity and skills. Through these formations, the Faculty of Theology UKDW strives to provide quality and responsible education.
Vision
To be an ecumenical, evangelical, and contextual theological education institution in preparing theologians with integrity to meet the needs and challenges of the church and pluralistic society.
Mission
- To conduct contextual theological education at the levels of undergraduate to postgraduate.
- To conduct in depth studies and researches on Scriptures and the contexts of the church and society, both in the past and current time.
- To contribute the findings of the studies and researches on contextual theology to the service of empowerment and development of the church and society.
Faculty Leadership
Rev. Dr. Robert Setio
Dean
Rev. Dr. Handi Hadiwitanto
Vice Dean I – Academic Affairs | Head of Graduate Program – Master of Divinity Studies
Rev. Dr. Daniel K. Listijabudi
Head of Undergraduate Program – Department of Divinity Studies
Rev. Dr. Paulus Sugeng Widjaja
Head of Postgraduate Program – Doctor of Theology
Rev. Dr. Wahyu Nugroho
Vice Dean II – Finance, HR, and Facilities
Rev. Dr. Frans Setyadi Manurung
Vice Dean III – Student Affairs, Alumni, and Partnerships
Research Topics
- Scriptural Studies Current Topics: Apocalypticism; Ecology and Climate Change; Justice and Peace
- Constructive Theology Current Topics: Contextual Theology and Spirituality
- Historical, Practical, and Public Issues Current Topics: Religious Education and Spiritual Formation; Eco-Theology and Liturgical Practices; Family Ministry, Religion, and Popular Culture; Peacebuilding and Ecological Issues; Public Theology and SMEs (Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises)
Journals
GEMA TEOLOGIKA
GEMA TEOLOGIKA is published by the Faculty of Theology UKDW periodically twice per year (April and October). The journal aims to publish research articles in the fields of theology, especially contextual theology and divinity studies, religious studies, and philosophy of religion in the contexts of Indonesia and Asia. GEMA TEOLOGIKA journal was first published in 1975 as Jurnal Gema Duta Wacana, and was changed to Journal Gema Teologi in 2006-2015.
The journal accepts submissions related to theology, divinity studies, religious studies, and philosophy of religion, particularly those addressing socio-cultural-religious issues and contextual methodologies. Submitted articles must not have been published elsewhere and should adhere to the manuscript formatting guidelines provided. Manuscripts will undergo a blind review process. Authors of published articles with a Google Scholar profile may be invited to serve as peer reviewers.
GEMA TEOLOGIKA is registered with Crossref.org, ensuring that all articles receive a Digital Object Identifier (DOI). The journal has been accredited by the Ministry of Research, Technology, and Higher Education of the Republic of Indonesia, with accreditation number 105/E/KPT/2022, holding Second Grade (Sinta 2) status from 2022 to 2026.
Aradha: Journal of Divinity, Peace and Conflict Studies
The Journal of Aradha aims to publish interdisciplinary and interreligious research and scholarly works in divinity philosophy, peace, and conflict studies. The journal seeks to develop new scientific methodologies and contemporary thoughts within the context of a pluralistic society in Indonesia. Published articles include analyses of religious texts, spirituality, conflict and violence, conflict transformation, peace movements and education, philosophical thought, art, and peace theology. All submissions are reviewed based on practical and intercultural theology methodologies.
The word Aradha has various meanings referring to multiple sources. The first meaning is “peace”, and the second means “worship”. However, both convey a similar spiritual atmosphere (inner character). The act of worship also fosters a sense of peace and actively supports a life of love based on deep reflection in relationships with oneself, others, and GOD.
The Journal of Aradha is published three times a year: in January, May, and September.