Journals

  • Collecta: Journal of Theology and Christian Tradition

    About Collecta
    The term "collecta" originates from the Latin language, namely "colligere," which means "to gather" or "to assemble." In the context of Christian liturgy, the term "collecta" refers to the communal prayer of the congregation during worship. This journal was established as a platform for the publication of studies exploring various aspects of theology and Christian traditions. Its focus encompasses liturgy, ecclesiology, digital ministry, church music, ritual studies in worship, practical theology, and the history of religions.

    The journal aims to gather and present thoughts, research findings, and analyses that reflect the diversity and depth of understanding of Christian theology and its traditions. As an academic publication, Collecta is issued twice a year by STT HKBP Pematangsiantar, in May and November.

    Informasi Jurnal
    1. Journal Title: Collecta: Journal of Theology and Christian Tradition
    2. Frequency of Issue: Twice a Year, March and September 
    3. DOI: 10.62926/jtct
    4. Online ISSN: 3047-7492
    5. Print ISSN:
    6. Chief Editor    : Ricky Pramono Hasibuan
    7. Publisher: Sekolah Tinggi Theologia HKBP Pematangsiantar

  • Sisean: Journal of Theology and Christian Mission

    Sisean is a Batak Toba term meaning "disciple," a concept directly linked to the disciples of Jesus in the New Testament. The term is used to describe the individuals whom Jesus personally called and commissioned to spread God's mission throughout the world (Matt 28; Mark 16).

    In this vein, Journal Sisean seeks to encourage Christians to participate in God's mission to the ends of the earth, following the example of Jesus’ disciples. Christians, having been called, privileged, and sent, are invited to take an active role in the mission of salvation.

    The journal focuses on Christian theology, particularly in relation to missiology—the theological study of the mission of Christ and its application in contemporary contexts. It emphasizes that the theology and practice of mission cannot be separated from their biblical foundations in the Old and New Testaments, as well as from the contextual theology shaped by current social, cultural, religious, and political realities at local, regional, and global levels.

    Journal Sisean provides a platform for scholars, theologians, church leaders, and other religious practitioners to contribute their research, reflections, and practical insights on mission theology within the complexities of today's world.

     

    Journal Information
    1. Journal Title: Sisean: Journal of Theology and Christian Mission
    2. Frequency of Issue: Twice a Year, April and October 
    3. DOI: 10.62926/js
    4. Online ISSN: 
    5. Print ISSN:
    6. Chief Editor    : Mery Simarmata
    7. Publisher: Sekolah Tinggi Theologia HKBP Pematangsiantar

  • Gorga: Journal of Constructive Theology

    About Gorga
    Gorga, a carced relief, has become a cultural identity within the Toba Batak community, reflecting not only sculptural skill but also an amalgamation of elevated aestheticsand a multiplicity of life values. Gorga serves as a symbol that involves aspects that intersect sacred, religious, philosophical, and experimental aspects of human life interwined with nature. Furthermore, Gorga functions as an artistic expression, harmoniously combining diversity into a visually and conceptually pleasing form, facilitating an embodiment of life principles.

    In its capacity as an intellectial platform, Gorga: Journal of Constructive Theology mirrors the representation of the carving art and endeavors to foster a diverse theological discourse through a multidiciplinary lens. This journal committed to contributing significantly to theological thought, encompassing areas such as dogmatics, systematic theology, contextual theology, and constructive theology. This journal aims to present in-depth insight that have a positive impact on the development of theology. 

    Each sedition of this journal navigates a balanced framework, inviting readers to delve into theological dimensions, including doctrinal tradition, contextual, and constructive. This effort is undertaken diligently to support ongoing discourse and exploration in the theological domain. Gorga extends an invitation to researchers, theologians, or religious practitioners to share their insights, research findings, and theological perspectives, aspiring to be a substantive resource that enriches the landscape of theological thought both locally or globally.