A Report prepared for Andrew D. H. Stumpf by Maxwell Kennel

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1 Academic Journals in Contemporary Theology A Report prepared for Andrew D. H. Stumpf by Maxwell Kennel 1 st Draft Prepared for March 20 th nd Draft Prepared for May 30 th 2011

2 Journals of Theology Description Publication Type Citation Style Word Count Details Web Address Submissions Contact Notes 1. Modern Theology (Wiley/Blackwell) Modern Theology publishes scholarly articles addressing issues specific to the discipline of theology and wider issues from a theological perspective. The editorial policy is ecumenical, and the journal also publishes critical book reviews, review essays and responses to articles. Publication Type: Articles, Responses, and Book Reviews Citation Style: In-House Style Word Count Details: word cap. Web Address: Submissions: Contact Editors Jim Fodor, St. Bonaventure University, 3261 West State Road, St. Bonaventure, NY 14778, USA Phone: or jfodor@sbu.edu William T. Cavanaugh, University of St Thomas, Saint Paul, MN 55105, USA Phone: wtcavanaugh@stthomas.edu Notes: Include a 100 word abstract and a word count, CTA required 1

3 2. Studies in Christian Ethics (Sage) Studies in Christian Ethics is an English-language journal devoted exclusively to questions arising in the field of Christian ethics and moral theology. The journal is published in conjunction with the Society for the Study of Christian Ethics based in the UK, whose annual conference furnishes the themed material for the first issue of each volume. By publishing contributions from international scholars and influential theologians and philosophers, the journal seeks to strengthen debate and to foster research on the wide range of topics that emerge in this fast-growing field. Publication Type: Articles and Book Reviews Citation Style: Altered Chicago Word Count Details: words Web Address: Submissions: w=manuscriptsubmission Contact Reviews: Articles: 3. International Journal of Systematic Theology (Wiley/Blackwell) The International Journal of Systematic Theology aims to publish articles of the highest quality in this area, and operates with a double-blind peer review system. Its core concern is the articulation of Christian doctrine in terms both of its content and of its implications for the wider sphere of culture. Although doctrine is thus its primary concern, the Journal on occasion publishes articles treating the doctrinal aspects of historical theology, ethics and philosophy of religion. The Journal is interested in contributions which discuss substantive 2

4 rather than methodological issues. Publication Type: Online and in Print, Articles and Book Reviews Citation Style: Altered Chicago Word Count Details: 8000 word cap. Web Address: Submissions: Contact Editors Professor John Webster King's College University of Aberdeen Aberdeen AB24 3UB UK Professor Ralph Del Colle Department of Theology Marquette University Milwaukee WI USA Professor Christoph Schwoebel Institut fuer Hermeneutik und Dialog der Kulturen Ev.-theologische Fakultaet Universitaet Tuebingen Liebermeisterstr Tuebingen Germany 3

5 Dr Stephen Holmes St Mary's College University of St Andrews St Andrews KY16 9JU UK Notes: Include 100 word abstract, CTA required 4. Scottish Journal of Theology (Cambridge) Scottish Journal of Theology is an international journal of systematic, historical and biblical theology. Since its foundation in 1948, it has become established as one of the world's leading theological journals. As well as publishing original research articles, most issues contain an article review consisting of an articlelength review of a recent book, with a reply from the author. Scottish Journal of Theology provides an ecumenical forum for debate, and engages in extensive reviewing of theological and biblical literature. Publication Type: Articles, Reviews, and Author Responses Citation Style: Chicago Word Count Details: 8000 word cap. Web Address: Submissions: sjt@ptsem.edu Contact Professor Iain Torrance Scottish Journal of Theology Princeton Theological Seminary 64 Mercer Street P.O.Box 821 Princeton, NJ USA 4

6 Professor Bryan Spinks Institute of Sacred Music Yale University 409 Prospect Street New Haven, CT USA Notes: Electronic copy and Print copy required 5. Reviews in Religion and Theology (Wiley/Blackwell) Every year, the amount published in the area of theology and religious studies increases and diversifies. RRT offers an accessible, informed and up-to-date guide to contemporary developments and publishing in religion and theology, providing a forum in which the latest publications are evaluated and discussed. RRT aims to provide clearly written, constructive and prompt reviews of the vast range of publications in theology and religious studies, or that are of relevance to those interested in these fields (for example, in anthropology, cultural studies, history, literature or philosophy). Each issue draws upon a range of contributors, some regular, some occasional. The bulk of the reviews in each issue are written by a team of Regular Contributors, the vast majority of whom are young scholars and academics. Reviews draw upon the latest research in a wide variety of fields, from biblical studies to the study of the world's religions. Publication Type: Reviews Citation Style: Unknown Word Count Details: See note. Web Address: Submissions: Editor Uriah Kim Hartford Seminary 5

7 77 Sherman St. Hartford CT USA Contact Unknown Notes: CTA Required See: Call for Contributions ~ We are always looking to develop our pool of reviewers. If you are interested in writing occasional reviews for RRT, please contact the Editor identifying your current areas of interest. We welcome suggestions for new features and columns, or comments on the current content of RRT. Reviews fall into three categories: review essays ( words), reviews ( words) and short notices ( words). In addition, there are a number of regular and occasional columns: Stateside, Commentary, Recent Books in..., and Once More. Reviews must offer an objective, accessible, reasoned, open and informative discussion of the publication(s) in question. Why should anyone want to buy/read this particular publication? Call for books RRT reviews books in the area of theology and religious studies, including biblical studies, history and sociology of religion, theology, ethics and philosophy, and aims to inform scholars and religious professionals and provide an up-to-date guide to current developments and publishing in the lively field of religion and theology. 6. Journal of Cultural and Religious Theory (Villanova, et al) The Journal for Cultural and Religious Theory is a peer-reviewed journal devoted to both disciplinary and interdisciplinary scholarship of a cutting-edge nature that deals broadly with the phenomenon of religious and cultural theory. 6

8 Publication Type: Online Reviews and Articles Citation Style: Modified Chicago Word Count Details: Unknown Web Address: Submissions: Articles and Essays Articles of any length are welcome. Please submit documents in MS Word format. Authors should include a brief (3-4 line) biography, contact information, and endnote citations in Documentation One (Chicago Manual of Style) format. Contributors must read and comply with the Journal's Submissions Policy. Send all inquiries and submissions to the managing editor Colbey Emmerson Reid. Please use the header "JCRT Submission". Book Reviews The JCRT invites proposals for book reviews. Suggested texts in need of review can be found on the current list of Books for Review. If you would like to review a book, please send an to Dan Miller, Review Editor. Indicate the author and title of the book, the publisher, year of publication (JCRT will not review books that are over a year old), and a short explanation of why you think the book should be reviewed. Please include as well your postal mailing address and a short bio, or attach a vita. If the editors decide to commission a review, they will contact the publisher and have the title sent directly to you. Contact creid@ycp.edu 7. Journal of Philosophy and Scripture (Villanova Graduate Journal) The Journal of Philosophy and Scripture is an e-journal dedicated to reading scripture in light of philosophy and to examining philosophy in light of scripture. The Journal's task is informed by three primary aims: (1) to encourage philosophical discussions of religion to attend to the primary 7

9 sacred texts (e.g. the Bible, the Qur'an, the Bhagavad-Gita) that fundamentally shape the religions under discussion, (2) to encourage a process of mutual reflection by means of which both philosophy and scripture may be more clearly illuminated, and (3) to do the above with a keen eye to possible effects on the ways in which we practice philosophy and religion. JPS is committed to fostering discussion involving a wide range of philosophical perspectives and religious traditions. We are especially interested in papers that engage directly with specific passages of scripture, but we also welcome papers that deal with general issues relating to the intersection of philosophy and scripture. JPS is a journal created and edited by graduate students in philosophy at Villanova University. Publication Type: Online Only, Articles, Interviews, and Reviews Citation Style: Chicago Word Count Details: 7000 word cap. Web Address: Submissions: philosophyandscripture@gmail.com Contact (above) 8. The Other Journal (Mars Hill) The Other Journal welcomes the submission of critical essays, reviews, creative writing, and visual or performance art that encounter life through the lens of theology and culture; we seek pieces that consider the interaction of faith with contemporary life, art, politics, sexuality, technology, economics, and social justice. We are particularly interested in works which present creative, alternative views that may otherwise fall outside the margins of mainstream narratives. And although we primarily focus on perspectives within the Christian tradition, we invite dialogue with all who are interested in exploring the ongoing role of faith and spirituality in the world. Discourse Placement: C-Level 8

10 Publication Type: Online and in Print Citation Style: Standard Chicago Word Count Details: 3000 word cap. Web Address: Submissions: Your should include the following: (a) a brief bio; (b) the section/genre to which you are directing your submission (browse the journal archives for examples); (c) the issue topic or timely event that you are responding to; and (d) a list of the pieces that you are submitting and whether (and where) they have previously been submitted or published. If your piece is selected for publication, editors may also ask you to provide a one-sentence summary of the submission and a list of key words that describe your piece. You can expect to hear back from our editors within twelve to fifteen weeks of your submission date. If we choose to publish your submission, we will discuss potential editing and reformatting changes via . If we make any changes to your submission, we will send you a final draft or proof before we publish your work. At this time, we are unable to offer compensation for published works. Contact info@theotherjournal.com 9. The Heythrop Journal (Wiley/Blackwell) Founded on the conviction that the disciplines of theology and philosophy have much to gain from their mutual interaction, The Heythrop Journal provides a medium of publication for scholars in each of these fields and encourages interdisciplinary comment and debate. The Heythrop Journal embraces all the disciplines which contribute to theological and philosophical research, notably hermeneutics, exegesis, linguistics, history, religious studies, philosophy of religion, sociology, psychology, ethics and pastoral theology. Publication Type: Articles, Responses, and Book Reviews Citation Style: Extensive In-House Style 9

11 Word Count Details: 8000 word cap. Web Address: Submissions: Contact Patrick Madigan, Heythrop College, London, UK 10. Journal of Theological Studies (Oxford) Founded in 1899, The Journal of Theological Studies crosses the entire range of theological research, scholarship and interpretation. Ancient and modern texts, inscriptions, and documents that have not before appeared in type are also reproduced. Publication Type: Online and in Print, Reviews and Articles Citation Style: Unknown Word Count Details: Open (Contact for details) Web Address: Submissions: Articles in biblical studies and closely related fields should be sent to Professor John Muddiman articles in all other fields to Dr Graham Gould Contact EDITORS: Dr Graham Gould Professor John Muddiman Notes: Extensive Copyright Requirements, (.rtf suggested) 10

12 11. Journal of Theological Interpretation (Eisenbrauns) Critical biblical scholarship as developed and defined since the mid-eighteenth century has played a significant and welcome role in pressing us to take biblical texts seriously on their own terms and diverse contexts. With the postmodern turn, additional questions have surfaced including the theological and ecclesial location of biblical interpretation, the significance of canon and creed for biblical hermeneutics, the historical reception of biblical texts, and other more pointedly theological interests. How might we engage interpretively with the Christian Scriptures so as to hear and attend to God's voice? The Journal of Theological Interpretation aims to serve these agendas. Publication Type: Articles Citation Style: Chicago (endnotes or footnotes) Word Count Details: word cap. Web Address: Submissions: jbgreen@fuller.edu Contact jbgreen@fuller.edu Notes: The Journal encourages the following: theological exegesis of selected biblical texts concerns of theological method and the role of Scripture in theology and ethics the history of reception or history of interpretation of biblical texts major review essays interacting with key books, contemporary or classical hermeneutical challenges in theological exegesis 12. Harvard Theological Review (Harvard/Cambridge) The Harvard Theological Review is partially funded by the foundation established 11

13 under the will of Mildred Everett, daughter of Charles Carroll Everett, Bussey Professor of Theology in Harvard University, , and Dean of the Faculty of Divinity, The scope of the Review embraces history and philosophy of religious thought in all traditions and periods including the areas of Hebrew Bible, New Testament, Christianity, Jewish studies, theology, ethics, archaeology and comparative religious studies. It seeks to publish original research that contributes to the development of scholarly understanding and interpretation. Publication Type: Articles, Book Reviews, Translations. Citation Style: Chicago (see sample) Word Count Details: double spaced pages Web Address: Submissions: Contact Notes: Sample: International Journal of Systematic Theology (Wiley/Blackwell) The International Journal of Systematic Theology publishes high-quality articles that focus on the articulation of the meaning, coherence and implications of Christian doctrine, and reviews major works in the discipline. The International Journal of Systematic Theology has acquired a world-wide reputation for publishing high-quality academic articles on systematic theology and for substantial reviews of major new works of scholarship. Systematic theology, which is concerned with the systematic articulation of the meaning, coherence and implications of Christian doctrine, is at the leading edge of contemporary academic theology. The discipline has undergone a remarkable transformation in the last three decades, and is now firmly established as a central area of academic teaching and research. Publication Type: Articles and Book Reviews 12

14 Citation Style: House Style (see below) Word Count Details: 8000 word cap. Web Address: Submissions: Contact Editors Professor John Webster King's College University of Aberdeen Aberdeen AB24 3UB UK Professor Ralph Del Colle Department of Theology Marquette University Milwaukee WI USA Professor Christoph Schwoebel Institut fuer Hermeneutik und Dialog der Kulturen Ev.-theologische Fakultaet Universitaet Tuebingen Liebermeisterstr Tuebingen Germany Dr Stephen Holmes St Mary's College University of St Andrews 13

15 St Andrews KY16 9JU UK Notes: CTA Required 14. Journal for the Study of the New Testament (Sage) The Journal for the Study of the New Testament is one of the leading peer-reviewed academic journals in New Testament Studies. All the many and diverse aspects of New Testament study are represented and promoted by JSNT, including innovative work from historical perspectives, studies using social-scientific and literary theory or developing theological, cultural and contextual approaches. Publication Type: Articles Citation Style: Modified APA &prodid=journal201750#tabview=manuscriptsubmission Word Count Details: cap. Web Address: Submissions: Contact Peter Oakes University of Manchester, UK 15. Journal for the Study of the Old Testament (Sage) The Journal for the Study of the Old Testament offers the best in current, peerreviewed scholarship on the Old Testament across a range of critical methodologies. Many original and creative approaches to the interpretation of the Old Testament literature and cognate fields of inquiry are pioneered in JSOT, which showcases the work of both new and established scholars. 14

16 Publication Type: Articles Citation Style: Chicago Word Count Details: Unknown Web Address: Submissions: Ms Lindsay Burns, via Contact (same as above) 16. New Blackfriars (Wiley/Blackwell) Founded in 1920 as a focus of Catholic Christian reflection on current events, New Blackfriars publishes articles and book reviews of general interest, with an emphasis on theology, philosophy and cultural studies. Theology, for New Blackfriars is ecumenical. The journal welcomes contributions in moral and practical theology, with an emphasis on matters of social justice. As regards philosophy, New Blackfriars is as open to the Continental hermeneutic tradition as to the analytic approach. While the thought of Thomas Aquinas will always remain the touchstone of serious intellectual engagement with questions of Christian faith and doctrine, New Blackfriars does not represent any particular version of Thomism. The journal welcomes submissions by new authors, trying out their ideas in print for the first time; but is just as happy to consider articles by well established writers. Publication Type: Articles and Reviews Citation Style: Modified Chicago House Style Word Count Details: 7500 word cap. Web Address: Submissions: 15

17 Contact Editor Fergus Kerr OP Blackfriars 24 George Sqaure Edinburgh EH8 9LD UK Reviews Editors Vivian Boland and Gregory Pearson Blackfriars Oxford OX1 3LY UK Notes: Sample Article ELF Required 17. New Testament Studies (Cambridge) New Testament Studies is an international peer-reviewed periodical whose contributors include the leading New Testament scholars writing in the world today. The journal publishes original articles and short studies in English, French and German on a wide range of issues pertaining to the origins, history, context and theology of the New Testament and early Christianity. All contributions represent research at the cutting edge of the discipline, which has developed a wide range of methods. The journal welcomes submissions employing any such methods, such as exegetical, historical, literary-critical, sociological, hermeneutical and theological approaches to the New Testament, including studies that employ gender, ethnicity or ideology as categories of analysis, and studies in its history of interpretation and effects. Publication Type: Online, Articles Citation Style: Modified Chicago 16

18 Word Count Details: 8500 word cap. Web Address: Submissions: Editor, Professor John M.G. Barclay, at Contact (see above) Notes: Simultaneous.doc and.pdf files required 17