About the Journal

GAHWA| Islamic Religious Education is an academic journal dedicated to advancing research and scholarly discussion in Islamic Religious Education. The journal publishes empirical, conceptual, theoretical, and literature-based studies addressing contemporary issues in Islamic education, including curriculum and instruction, Islamic pedagogy, educational management, religious moderation, madrasah and pesantren education, digital transformation, educational technology, and the integration of Islamic values into contemporary educational practices. Through rigorous peer review, GAHWA promotes innovative, critical, and evidence-based scholarship that contributes to the development and transformation of Islamic Religious Education.

GAHWA | Islamic Religious Education is a peer-reviewed journal published twice in a year (July-December and January-June) by Faculty of Islamic Education of Institut Bahri Asyiq Galis Bangkalan, East Java, Indonesia. The main objective of GAHWA is to offer an academic space of exchange ideas and initiate the increase number of qualified article produced by postgraduate students, practitioners and academicians.

GAHWA | Islamic Religious Education aims to present research reports and literature reviews on Islamic Education in Indonesia, but research reports from other regions are not excluded. This journal is peer-reviewed to ensure that only high-quality manuscripts are accepted for publication. Articles published in this journal focus primarily on Islamic Education.

KEY INFORMATION

Journal Name

GAHWA

Publisher

Institut Bahri Asyiq Galis Bangkalan

e-ISSN

2988-6864

Main Field

Islamic Religious Education 

Academic Focus

Islamic Religious Education, Islamic education, curriculum, learning, educational management, Islamic pedagogy, and contemporary Islamic educational issues

Scope

Islamic Religious Education, curriculum and instruction, Islamic educational management, Islamic character education, religious moderation, pesantren and madrasah education, educational technology, assessment and evaluation, Qur'anic and Hadith education, and Islamic educational thought

Article Types

Original Research Article, Conceptual/Theoretical Article, and Literature/Systematic Review

Language

Indonesian and English

Article Structure

Introduction → Methodology → Results → Discussion → Conclusion

Abstract

Indonesian and English

Abstract Length

Approximately 150-200 words

Keywords

3-5 keywords

Research Orientation

Empirical, analytical, theoretical, and contextual studies in Islamic Religious Education

Research Gap

Must be clearly identified and logically justified

Novelty

Must be explicit and demonstrate the study's original contribution

Methodology

Must be systematic, transparent, and appropriate to the research questions

Results

Must present clear evidence, findings, or analytical results

Discussion

Critical interpretation of findings in relation to previous studies and relevant theories

Conclusion

Directly answers the research objectives and highlights the main contribution

Academic Contribution

Theoretical, empirical, methodological, pedagogical, institutional, or policy contribution

References

Minimum approximately 20 references

Primary Sources

At least approximately 80% should preferably come from primary scholarly sources

Reference Recency

Priority should be given to recent scholarly publications, particularly the last 10 years

Citation Style

Chicago Manual of Style, 18th Edition – Notes and Bibliography

Peer Review

Double-blind peer review

Contemporary Issues

Digital transformation, Artificial Intelligence (AI), digital literacy, Islamic educational technology, curriculum transformation, religious moderation, ethics, and contemporary Islamic pedagogy

Target Audience

Researchers, lecturers, teachers, Islamic education practitioners, policymakers, and scholars in Islamic Religious Education

Expected Quality

Clear research problem, strong research gap, explicit novelty, rigorous methodology, evidence-based findings, critical discussion, and meaningful academic contribution