Faculty of Theology News

Yogyakarta, July 26, 2024 – The Faculty of Theology at Universitas Kristen Duta Wacana (UKDW) recently held a graduation ceremony for eight students who have successfully completed their studies. The solemn event, marked by a limited attendance, fostered a warm and intimate atmosphere. In his address, Rev. Prof. Robert Setio, Dean of the Faculty of…

Rev. August Corneles Tamawiwy, M.S.T. has published a new article titled “Theopoetics: An Improper Theology” in the Indonesian Journal of Theology Vol. 12, No. 1 (2024). The article proposes theopoetics as an alternative to traditional theology. It begins by discussing the differences between “theopoetics” and “theopoetry,” explaining the poetic aspect (poiesis) that theopoetry lacks. While…

Yogyakarta, June 27, 2024 – Duta Wacana Christian University (UKDW) proudly hosts the 15th Biennial International Reformed Theological Institute (IRTI) International Conference. The event, attended by 49 participants from countries including the Netherlands, USA, United Kingdom, Hungary, Germany, Mexico, South Africa, Romania, Ukraine, and Egypt, kicked off on June 27, 2024, and will conclude on…

As part of the Study Trip for Trustees and Staff organized by the United Board for Christian Higher Education in Asia (UBCHEA), Universitas Kristen Duta Wacana (UKDW) Yogyakarta was entrusted to host the event “Embracing Interfaith Dialogue and Whole Person Education” held on Friday, June 14, 2024, at the Koinonia Auditorium UKDW. This international-level interfaith…

Yogyakarta – The recent signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Universitas Kristen Duta Wacana (UKDW) and Persekutuan Gereja-Gereja di Indonesia Indonesia (PGI) on Thursday, June 13, 2024, at the UKDW Rectorate Meeting Room, signifies a momentous stride in fortifying the bond between higher education institutions and churches in Indonesia. Notable attendees included Rev….

On Wednesday, May 29, 2024, the Religious Studies Program (PSAA) of the Faculty of Theology, Duta Wacana Christian University (UKDW) hosted a visit from the Religious Studies Program of the Faculty of Ushuluddin and Humanities, UIN Walisongo Semarang. The visit aimed to strengthen management and institutional governance of the program. The event took place from…

Yogyakarta – The 24-Hour Menabuh Performance organized by the Department of Karawitan, Faculty of Performing Arts (FSP) at the Indonesian Institute of the Arts (ISI) Yogyakarta on May 21-22, 2024, was successfully held. The event took place at the ISI Yogyakarta Art Laboratory and featured various karawitan groups from internal, local, and national levels in…

Universitas Kristen Duta Wacana (UKDW) in Yogyakarta hosted a delegation from Institut Agama Kristen Negeri (IAKN) Ambon on Monday, May 7, 2024, at the Rev. Dr. Tasdik Seminar Room, UKDW. The visit aimed to enhance collaboration in the realm of Higher Education Tri Dharma. The partnership between the two educational institutions was solidified with the…