Miwit Alah Jumpun: An Ecological Theology Perspective in Tamparak Village, Central Kalimantan, Indonesia
Keywords:
Dayak Manyan, ritual, Miwit Alah Jumpun, Ecological TheologyAbstract
This research aims to provide an academic analysis of the Miwit Alah Jumpun Ritual, encompassing its general description, ecological theology perspective, and local wisdom values. Miwit Alah Jumpun ritual refers to a prescribed set of verbal expressions and physical gestures enacted by followers of a particular faith tradition, employing designated artifacts, implements, and apparatus within designated sites and accompanied by prescribed attire. Based on empirical field research employing qualitative methods such as interviews and recording techniques. The result is that the community engages in this ritual to establish a connection with the deity associated with the natural world, thereby fostering a sense of mutual reverence among individuals and promoting the preservation of harmonious interactions between humanity and the environment. Additionally, conceptual parallels exist between the execution of the Miwit Alah Jumpun Ritual and ecological theology, specifically on the notions of trust, care, and harmony.
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