International Journal of Religion, Humanity and Cultural Heritage
Journal Title : International Journal of Religion, Humanity and Cultural Heritage Initials : IJRCH Frequency : March, June, September, and December of every year Online ISSN : 3123-8149 Editor in Chief : Dr. Abdul Rasyid Syamsuri, SE., M.Si DOI : 10.66324/ijrch Publisher : CV. Projurnal Mitra Publikasi International Journal of Religion, Humanity, and Cultural Heritage (IJRCH) is an interdisciplinary publication dedicated to original research and scholarly work in the fields related to religious studies, human behavior, and cultural heritage. This journal aims to facilitate and promote the dissemination of knowledge and innovative findings to a global audience of researchers, practitioners, and policymakers. The IJRCH provides a platform for critical discussions and advancements in understanding religious practices, ethical issues, and cultural legacies, aligning with the diverse needs for social cohesion, peace, and heritage preservation. By serving as a forum for research and discourse, the journal plays an essential role in advancing scholarly understanding of how religious and cultural practices intersect with human rights, ethics, and harmony. The scope of our journal includes: Anthropological Studies Arts and Cultural Representation Cultural Heritage Cultural History Conflict Analysis Contemporary Issues Ethics Human Behavior Human Rights Interfaith Harmony Religious Studies All manuscripts submitted to IJRCH should be written in English. Submissions undergo a rigorous double-blind peer review process and are published March, June, September, and December of every year. e-ISSN (online): 3123-8149
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The Creative Process in Theatrical Play Production: From Conception to Performance
Production of theatrical plays is a creative endeavour that involves a complex process that develops from the first idea to the performance on the stage. This paper looks at the systematic process that exists in bringing a dramatic vision to theatrical reality, and the dynamic interplay between imagination, planning, collaboration, and execution. The study takes a qualitative and descriptive approach that combines literature on play production processes with case experiences from contemporary theatre practice in Nigeria and outside. Research indicates that the creative process usually happens through ideas generation, script development, casting, design, rehearsal and performance, where each phase involves specific skills and a need for co-operation from directors, actors, designers and technical teams. On the basis of the thesis that successful play production depends on effective coordination of artistic creativity and managerial discipline, the paper posits that audience engagement is the ultimate criterion of theatrical effectiveness, as it constitutes the representative sample of the play. Finally, it highlights the importance of innovation, collaboration, and adaptability in remaining relevant in an ever-evolving entertainment landscape. Recommendations are provided on how to enhance creative cooperation, invest in technical capacities and promote cultural specificity in productions to enrich the theatrical experience and ensure the vitality of the live performance form.
Copyright (c) 2025 Obado Tunde Oliogu https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Child-Raising in African Context: The Urhobo Perspective
The challenge of raising a child holistically to meet societal standard is becoming difficult in the 21st century and this poses a great concern for social and cultural stability, a situation were there seem to be moral and ethical decay. This paper seeks to present the African way of raising the child as a model to curb the growing challenges in parenting. This will however be discussed within the Urhobo cultural perspective. Thus the aim of this paper is to showcase some of the Urhobo ways of child raising as a model for enhancing a fairly balance moral society. The historical and phenomenological approaches were adopted. The research discovered that foreign cultural practices poses existential challengesto the Urhobo and African cultural heritages. Also it discovered that there is the abandonment of cultural discipline, culture of hard-work, societal norms and values to adoption of western culture. The paper concludes that proper parenting and child-raising is cardinal to having a better future and society. Our cultural and traditional institutions should be the basis to enhancing this process. The study recommends that parents, society and government should take child-raising a priority and see to it that cultural values and heritage are instill in the Urhobo children.
Copyright (c) 2025 Oghenenyerhovwome Watson Olonge https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
The Kingdom of God and Political Engagement in Nigeria: Exploring the Intersection of Faith and Politics
The tension between Christian discipleship and political engagement has been a long-standing issue, especially in Nigeria, where corruption, inequality, and poor governance remain serious challenges. This study explores the Kingdom of God and political engagement in Nigeria, asking whether faithful discipleship allows Christians to participate in politics or whether politics risks corrupting their faith. This study aims to examine Jesus’ teachings on the Kingdom of God and show how they apply to Christian involvement in Nigerian politics today. Employing biblical exegesis, theological reflection, and contextual application, the study considers the words of Jesus about God’s Kingdom and applies them to Nigeria’s political realities. The research shows that the Kingdom of God is not limited to private spirituality but represents God’s rule that calls for justice, humility, and service. It challenges corruption, exposes oppression, and redefines leadership as service to others. Christians are therefore called to reflect Kingdom values in public life. Findings reveal that the Kingdom shapes Christian political ethics in Nigeria by stressing fairness for the poor, honesty in leadership, and peace in society. This means Christians should not withdraw from politics but engage in it with values rooted in Christ. The significance of this study is that it helps the Church see politics in Nigeria as an opportunity to witness to God’s reign in a society marked by selfishness and corruption. The study concludes that faithful discipleship includes responsible political participation and recommends that churches prepare members to engage politics with integrity, justice, and compassion.
Copyright (c) 2025 Jezreel Smith Mietuade* https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
The Role of the Art of Calligraphy and Its Influence on The Formation of Students’ Spiritual Values at UIN Walisongo Semarang
The formation of students’ spiritual values necessitates supportive activities beyond the formal curriculum, where the art of calligraphy is regarded as a transcendental medium involving the profound appreciation of sacred texts. This study aims to explore the role of calligraphy practices within the Student Activity Unit (UKM) LDK Arofah at UIN Walisongo Semarang and interpret how these practices contribute to the internalization of students’ spiritual character. Employing a qualitative approach with descriptive-analytical field research, primary data were gathered through in-depth interviews, participant observation, and documentation involving key informants from various faculties. Data analysis focused on mapping the transition of values from the artistic realm to the domain of worship using the Miles, Huberman, and Saldaña interactive model. The findings suggest that calligraphy serves as a significant and consistent medium for spiritual training (mujahadah) and informal dhikr, transcending its aesthetic dimensions. This spiritual engagement is reflected in three integrated thematic pillars: the enhancement of taqarrub ila Allah through the appreciation of sacred texts; the development of discipline and istiqomah through the internalization of technical precision; and the cultivation of inner peace (jamāl) through transcendental reflection. Ultimately, calligraphy functions as a holistic catalyst that harmonizes outward artistic excellence with inward spiritual quality, strengthening the moral foundations of students.
Copyright (c) 2026 Nadia Khoirun Navila* https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Healing Communication and Religious Coping: Ruqyah as Meaning-Making Practice in Contemporary Islam
Religious healing practices continue to shape how Muslim communities interpret illness despite the expansion of modern healthcare systems. Ruqyah is commonly understood as a spiritual ritual or religious intervention, while its role as a therapeutic communicative practice of meaning-making remains underexplored. This article examines ruqyah as a form of religious coping that operates through healing communication in contemporary Islamic contexts. Using a qualitative literature-based approach through an integrative and thematic interpretive review, this study analyzes scholarly works on religious coping, Islamic spiritual healing, and the relationship between religion and modernity. The analysis applies thematic coding to communicative elements such as narrative framing, symbolic language, relational interaction, and meaning negotiation, identifying key themes of meaning-making, authority, narrative construction, and relationality. The findings demonstrate that ruqyah functions not merely as a spiritual ritual but as a symbolic and relational communicative process through which meanings of illness, hope, and acceptance are constructed. From a communication studies perspective, ruqyah operates as therapeutic communication in which meaning is co-constructed through religious narratives, interpersonal interaction, and faith-based symbolic language that frame experiences of suffering and healing. These processes help individuals reinterpret illness and strengthen psychological resilience within religious contexts. This study contributes to health communication scholarship by conceptualizing ruqyah as a communicative meaning-making practice rather than solely ritual healing. It further advances Islamic Studies by extending the concept of religious coping through a communicative perspective, highlighting the continuing relevance of Islamic healing practices within increasingly medicalized social environments.
Copyright (c) 2026 Muhamad Hanif Fuadi*, Frista Fitriany Ramadhanita https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0