Religion and Policy Journal

About Religion and Policy Journal

RPJ (Religion and Policy Journal) is an international, peer-reviewed, and open-access journal that publishes original research and critical reviews in the field of Religion and Governance, Religion and Public Policy, Ethic and Islamic studies. The journal aims to foster scholarly dialogue across cultures by welcoming high-quality contributions from academics, researchers, and practitioners worldwide.

Published by FISIP Universitas Islam Negeri Sunan Gunung Djati Bandung, Indonesia, RPJ seeks to engage with global audiences and scholarly communities to advance the study of religion, policy, and Islam in both classical and contemporary contexts.

The Competitiveness of the Religion and Policy Journal

Religion and Policy Journal (RPJ) is an international scholarly journal dedicated to advancing research on religion, public policy, governance, and ethics. Since its establishment in 2023, RPJ has maintained a consistent biannual publication schedule and developed a clear interdisciplinary focus. The journal publishes original research addressing contemporary issues such as governance, political participation, religious conflict, migration, development, social policy, and public ethics.

RPJ demonstrates growing international engagement through contributions from authors across different countries and the involvement of an internationally diverse editorial team. The journal has also established measurable academic visibility, with 10 published articles receiving 48 citation links from 38 unique Scopus-indexed documents. These indicators reflect the journal’s expanding scholarly reach and relevance within the fields of religion and public policy.

With its distinct academic identity, regular publication record, international authorship, transparent editorial governance, and increasing citation impact, RPJ is committed to strengthening its contribution to global scholarly discourse.

Why Publish with Us?

• Global Reach: RPJ is accessible worldwide.
• Open Access: All articles are freely available online.
• Quality and Integrity: Rigorous double-blind peer review.
• International Engagement in global academic events.
• Active Global Dissemination
  1. Via social media
  Istagram: https://www.instagram.com/ap.pustaka/
  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ap.pustaka
  
  2. Academic networks.
  A. The 1st National Public Administration Student Summit (NPASS 2025) - Innovation for Public Administration and Public Financial Management - Flyer
  B. The 2nd National Public Administration Student Summit (NPASS 2026) - Innovative and Sustainable Governance for Inclusive Public Administration  - Flyer

Our Thematic Focus

• Religion and Public Policy
• Religion and Governance
• Ethics in Governance

Our Mission

RPJ is committed to advancing global understanding of religion and governance through academically rigorous and socially relevant research.