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Religious Experiences among Minority Communities: A Case Study of the Gapuraning Rahayu Christian Station in Ciawi, Tasikmalaya

Definisi: Jurnal Agama dan Sosial Humaniora · Vol. 4 No. 1 (2026) · hlm. 69–86

DOI
10.15575/djash.v4i1.54618
ISSN
2828-7878
Terbit
2026-10-26
Penerbit
Pascasarjana UIN Sunan Gunung Djati Bandung
Bahasa
eng

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Indonesia is known as a highly ethnically, culturally, and religiously diverse country, with six official religions recognized as well as numerous local beliefs. This diversity demands interfaith understanding and the strengthening of social harmony through dialogue and forums such as the FKUB (Religious Forum for Religious Development). This study examines the religious experiences of Catholics at the Gapuraning Rahayu Christian Church Station, Ciawi District, Tasikmalaya Regency, and their relationship to social harmony within the Muslim majority community. The research employed a qualitative descriptive approach with a case study strategy, utilizing in-depth interviews, participant observation, documentation, and literature review. The analysis is based on Joachim Wach's theory of religious experience, which divides faith experience into theoretical, practical, and social dimensions, as well as Peter L. Berger's social constructionist perspective. The results show that the theoretical dimensions of Catholics' religious experience include internalization of Church teachings, reflection on faith, and inner meaning of God, which serve as the foundation for morality and religious identity. The practical dimension is seen through the practice of worship, prayer, daily devotions, and involvement in social activities and mutual cooperation with the Muslim community. Meanwhile, the social dimension emphasizes how faith experiences facilitate inclusive interactions, dialogue, and interfaith cooperation, thus creating social cohesion and real harmony in pluralistic environments. This study emphasizes that religious experiences are not merely ritualistic or dogmatic, but are manifested in social actions that contribute to societal harmony. This research adds to the literature on the faith experiences of minority Catholic groups in West Java and provides insight into the mechanisms by which religious experiences can foster tolerance, solidarity, and interfaith harmony in pluralistic societies. These findings are relevant for developing strategies for interfaith dialogue and social development based on inclusive faith experiences.

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  • Sunan Gunung Djati State Islamic University Bandung
  • Parahyangan Catholic University
  • Sebelas Maret University
  • Institut Agama Islam Tasikmalaya
  • University of Malaya
  • University of Indonesia
  • Universitas Islam Negeri Raden Fatah Palembang
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Dedi HerdianaSunan Gunung Djati State Islamic University Bandung4
Indira Sabet RahmawatySunan Gunung Djati State Islamic University Bandung3
Yeni HurianiSunan Gunung Djati State Islamic University Bandung3
M Taufiq RahmanSunan Gunung Djati State Islamic University Bandung2
Muhamad Hilmi PauzianSunan Gunung Djati State Islamic University Bandung2
Wawan HernawanSunan Gunung Djati State Islamic University Bandung2
Asep ShodiqinSunan Gunung Djati State Islamic University Bandung2
Kartika Indah PuspitasariSunan Gunung Djati State Islamic University Bandung2
Yoshy Hendra Hardiyan SyahSunan Gunung Djati State Islamic University Bandung2
Andi Muhammad TaufiqAfiliasi tidak diketahui2
Andika Tegar PahleviUniversitas Islam Negeri Raden Fatah Palembang2
Abdul SyukurSebelas Maret University1
Bernardus Ario Tejo SugiartoParahyangan Catholic University1
Dede Aji MardaniInstitut Agama Islam Tasikmalaya1
Wan Zailan Kamaruddin Wan AliUniversity of Malaya1
Dody S. TrunaSunan Gunung Djati State Islamic University Bandung1
Ridho BaidhowiSunan Gunung Djati State Islamic University Bandung1
Asep MuhyidinSunan Gunung Djati State Islamic University Bandung1
Bambang QomaruzzamanSunan Gunung Djati State Islamic University Bandung1
Paridah NapilahSunan Gunung Djati State Islamic University Bandung1
Husna FathiyahSunan Gunung Djati State Islamic University Bandung1
Anggi Novita SariSunan Gunung Djati State Islamic University Bandung1
Muliadi MuliadiSunan Gunung Djati State Islamic University Bandung1
Ach HakikiUniversity of Indonesia1
Saeful AnwarSunan Gunung Djati State Islamic University Bandung1
Ilim Abdul HalimSunan Gunung Djati State Islamic University Bandung1
Endah WahidahSunan Gunung Djati State Islamic University Bandung1
Restu Prana IlahiSunan Gunung Djati State Islamic University Bandung1
Paelani SetiaSunan Gunung Djati State Islamic University Bandung1
Lilly Suzana ShamsuSultan Sharif Ali Islamic University1
Wawan SupriatnaAfiliasi tidak diketahui1
Faqih AlfarisiAfiliasi tidak diketahui1
Annisa WahidUniversitas Islam Negeri Imam Bonjol Padang1
Andini AndiniAfiliasi tidak diketahui1
Mikael Adi SiswantoAfiliasi tidak diketahui1
Ucep HermawanSunan Gunung Djati State Islamic University Bandung1
Nida Husna Abdul MalikUniversity of Darussalam Gontor1

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