Non-religion in Yogyakarta (Central Java). The History, Problems and Challenges of Kejawen Cover Image

Nie-religia w Yogyakarcie (Jawa Centralna). Historia, problemy i wyzwania kejawen
Non-religion in Yogyakarta (Central Java). The History, Problems and Challenges of Kejawen

Author(s): Joanna Ilona Wacławek
Subject(s): Theology and Religion
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Jagiellońskiego
Keywords: Java; Islam in Indonesia; Javanism; kejawen; kebatinan; religion; religious freedom in Indonesia; Yogyakarta

Summary/Abstract: The aim of this article is to explore the perceptions and understanding of the term kejawen, not only in academic publications (from Geertz to Mulder), but first and foremost in terms of changes to Indonesian law and society. Kejawen, traditional Javanese beliefs and traditions, are officially not recognised in Indonesia as a “true” religion (agama). This paper discusses the definitions as well as the interpretations of religion in contemporary Indonesia in the context of religious discrimination, especially “non-official” religions and beliefs in the world’s largest Muslim – but formally still not Islamic – state.

  • Issue Year: 48/2015
  • Issue No: 3
  • Page Range: 259-270
  • Page Count: 12
  • Language: Polish