About the Journal
Shift Key: Jurnal Teologi dan Pengembangan Pelayanan (E-ISSN: 2774-4469 | P-ISSN: 2089-3035) is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal published by the Research and Community Service Institute (LPPM) of Sekolah Tinggi Teologi Kristus Alfa Omega. This journal serves as an academic platform for the advancement of theological studies and ministry development. Shift Key publishes original research articles, field study findings, and critical analyses in various areas such as biblical studies, systematic theology, pastoral ministry, Christian education, worship and music, leadership, and church growth. The journal aims to foster scholarly dialogue that bridges theology and practical ministry, promoting research that contributes to both academic excellence and ministerial relevance. Shift Key exists to integrate faith, research, and ministry-providing a forum for theological reflection that shapes effective and transformative ministry in the modern world. The journal welcomes contributions from both internal scholars of STT Kristus Alfa Omega and external researchers, maintaining a publication ratio of 30% internal authors and 70% external authors.
Shift Key: Jurnal Teologi dan Pengembangan Pelayanan is published twice a year, in June and December, and applies a double-blind peer review system to ensure the integrity and quality of each published article. This journal has been nationally accredited (SINTA 5) by the Directorate General of Research and Development Strengthening, Ministry of Research, Technology, and Higher Education of the Republic of Indonesia, under Decree No. 79/Ε/ΚΡΤ/2023. As an open-access journal, Shift Key is committed to disseminating theological insights and empirical findings that equip Christian leaders, educators, and ministers to respond effectively to contemporary challenges in both the church and society.
Focus and Scope Specifically related to the following topics:
- Biblical and Systematic Theology
- Evangelism and Church Planting
- Christian Ethics and Ecotheology
- Effective Educational Strategies for Children, Adolescents, Youth, and the Elderly
- Christian Education Curriculum
- Technology in Learning
- Methods of Music Ministry and Worship in the Modern World
- Development of Holistic and Global Ministry
- Development of Interdisciplinary Education
Current Issue
Shift Key: Jurnal Teologi dan Pengembangan Pelayanan (E-ISSN: 2774-4469 P-ISSN: 2089-3035) is a Faculty Journal, Volume 14, Number 1, 2024, which features six selected articles from lecturers and postgraduate students of several Christian theological institutions in Indonesia. The selection of these scholarly works was carried out with the aim of publishing high-quality academic writings and broadening the readers' perspectives. In future editions, it is expected that SHIFT KEY will publish more research findings and scholarly articles in the fields of theology, church ministry, Christian education, and church music, in accordance with the journal's scope. SHIFT KEY publishes academic articles primarily based on the research of lecturers.








