Author Guidelines

1. General Requirements

  • Manuscripts submitted to IMANENSA: Journal of Theology & Multidisciplinary Studies must be original, unpublished, and not under review elsewhere.

  • Manuscripts may include research papers, conceptual studies, or contextual theological reflections relevant to theology, Christian education, and multidisciplinary studies.

  • Authors must follow the journal’s format and editorial guidelines.

2. Language and Writing Style

  • Manuscripts can be written in Indonesian or English.

  • Writing should be academic, objective, and supported by adequate scholarly references.

  • Authors are encouraged to use citation tools such as Zotero, Mendeley, or EndNote.

3. Manuscript Format

  • File type: Microsoft Word (.doc/.docx).

  • Paper size: A4, spacing 1.15, margin 2.5 cm, font Times New Roman 12 pt.

  • Manuscript length: 4,000–8,000 words, including references.

4. Manuscript Structure

  1. Title – concise, clear, and representative of the content (max. 15 words).

  2. Author Name and Affiliation – include full name, institutional affiliation, and active email.

  3. Abstract and Keywords

    • Written in both Indonesian and English (100–200 words).

    • Includes purpose, method, main findings, and conclusion.

    • Include 3–5 keywords.

  4. Introduction – background, research questions, and objectives.

  5. Literature Review / Theoretical Framework (if applicable).

  6. Research Method – describe the approach, method, data sources, and analysis procedure.

  7. Results and Discussion – present findings, interpretation, and theological or multidisciplinary relevance.

  8. Conclusion – summarize key findings and implications.

  9. References – follow the journal’s reference style.

5. Reference Style

  • The journal applies the APA 7th edition reference style.

  • All sources cited in the text must appear in the reference list and vice versa.

Example:

In-text: (Panuntun, 2022) or Panuntun (2022) states that...

Reference list:
Panuntun, M. (2022). Contextual Theology in the Digital Era. Jakarta: STT Sumatera Press.

6. Tables and Figures

  • Tables and figures must be numbered, titled, and properly sourced.

  • Images should be in high resolution (minimum 300 dpi).

7. Peer Review Process

  • Every manuscript is subject to a double-blind peer review, ensuring anonymity between authors and reviewers.

  • The final decision for publication is made by the editorial board based on reviewers’ recommendations.

8. Copyright and License

  • Authors retain the copyright, but grant the journal the right of first publication.

  • All works are licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0).

9. Publication Fee

  • No Article Processing Charge (APC). Submission and publication are free of charge.