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Religion, Theology, and Educational Research

Comparative, Multidisciplinary, and Practical Perspectives

The Journal of Religion, Theology, and Educational Research is an international, peer-reviewed platform dedicated to publishing a wide range of scholarly work that explores the intersections of religion, theology, and education across diverse cultural, religious, and pedagogical contexts. The journal advances research that is both theoretically rigorous and practically grounded, with particular emphasis on comparative and multidisciplinary approaches. It seeks to promote critical and constructive engagement between theological inquiry and educational research, addressing questions of theory, policy, and practice in response to, and beyond, the complex challenges of contemporary plural societies.

Aims and Scope

We invite contributions of international significance, including studies that:

Apply comparative, multidisciplinary, and practical theological perspectives to educational theory, curriculum development, teacher education, leadership, policy, or pedagogical practice across diverse contexts of children’s, adolescent, and adult learning.
Examine interreligious, intercultural, and dialogical learning models in formal, non-formal, and informal educational environments, with attention to pedagogies of encounter and mutual transformation.
Engage critically with the ethical, spiritual, and socio-political dimensions of learning across religious, secular, and worldview differences.
Explore the role of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, digital platforms, and other educational innovations, in theological inquiry, interreligious education, and broader pedagogical practice.

Contribute to global and trans-cultural conversations on worldview, religion, theology, and education through innovative methodologies, underrepresented epistemologies, or alternative knowledge traditions.
Address transformative learning in relation to emerging global challenges, including climate change, migration, peacebuilding, social justice, and sustainability.

The journal promotes equality, diversity, and representation in academic publishing, encouraging submissions from varied epistemologies and cultural perspectives. Articles that challenge established paradigms, introduce alternative and constructive approaches to educational research, or engage deeply with non-dominant knowledge traditions are of particular interest. Manuscripts may present empirical research, theoretical or conceptual analyses, critical literature reviews (with clearly articulated and systematic selection methods), case studies, narrative inquiries, evaluations, or mixed-methods studies. Both qualitative and quantitative methodologies are welcome, and the journal encourages collaborative work by international teams of scholars. Although studies may be situated in a single cultural or national context, all submissions must engage with broader theoretical debates and demonstrate relevance to an international readership.

Instrutions for Authors

Before preparing your manuscript for submission to the Journal of Religion, Theology, and Educational Research, please carefully review the following requirements. Compliance with these guidelines will ensure an efficient review process and adherence to the journal’s academic and ethical standards.

Journal Policies

Manuscripts submitted to the Journal of Religion, Theology, and Educational Research must be original, unpublished work and not under consideration by any other journal or publication outlet.
If your research has been posted previously as a preprint, please ensure that the hosting platform and the eventual publisher’s policy permit submission to this journal.
All submissions must align with the journal’s Aims and Scope, focusing on research at the crossroads of comparative, multidisciplinary, and practical perspectives in religion, theology, and education.
Research involving human participants, animals, or plants must have been conducted in accordance with recognized ethical standards and approved by the relevant institutional review board or ethics committee.
Documentation of ethical approval should be explicitly stated in the manuscript, including the name of the approving body and reference number (where applicable).
Authors are responsible for obtaining permission to reproduce any published materials (e.g., figures, tables, extended quotations) for which they do not hold copyright.
All permissions obtained should be clearly indicated in the manuscript, and adapted materials must be properly credited.
Wherever possible, data supporting the findings of the research should be made openly available, unless restricted by legal, ethical, or confidentiality considerations.
A data availability statement should be included in the manuscript.
Any AI-generated content used in the preparation of the manuscript (e.g., text, figures, data analysis) must be acknowledged explicitly in the Methods section.
AI tools do not qualify for authorship and cannot be listed as co-authors.

Responsibilities of Authors

The corresponding author must ensure that all co-authors have reviewed and approved the final version of the manuscript prior to submission.
All authors must be informed of and agree to the journal’s policies regarding ethics, conflicts of interest, data availability, and withdrawal conditions.
The corresponding author is responsible for addressing reviewer comments and managing all communications with the editorial office.

Manuscript Format

Manuscripts should be submitted in Microsoft Word (.docx) format.
The first page must contain: the title of the manuscript, an abstract (150–250 words), 4–6 keywords, the full names of all authors, institutional affiliations, and the corresponding author’s contact details (email and mailing address).
Manuscripts must follow the referencing style specified in the journal’s Guide for Authors (Chicago Author-Date or Notes and Bibliography format, as specified).

Language and Abstracts

Submissions are accepted in English, German, Persian, Arabic, Turkish, and other widely spoken academic languages.
An extended English abstract (300–500 words) is strongly recommended for all non-English submissions to enhance international visibility.

Author Identifiers

Authors are encouraged to include their ORCID iD during submission to ensure proper scholarly attribution.

Email

Use of an institutional or previously published professional email address for submission is strongly recommended.

Licensing and Copyright

All articles are published under a Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY 4.0) license, allowing for sharing and adaptation with appropriate credit to the original work.
By submitting, authors grant Journal of Religion, Theology, and Educational Research the right to publish and distribute the work in print and online.

Article Withdrawal and Retraction Policy

Once published, articles may be withdrawn only in exceptional circumstances, such as proven plagiarism, serious ethical breaches, or legal violations.
Errors that do not affect the integrity of the research record should be addressed through published corrections or updated versions, not removal of the article.

Guide for Authors
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Religion, Theology, and Educational Research
Comparative, Multidisciplinary, and Practical Perspectives

Special Issues

Religions and Transformative Learning (Dec 2025 – Dec 2026)

Comparative Theology and Interreligious Learning (Dec 2025 – Dec 2026)

Aesthetics of Interreligious Learning (Dec 2025 – Dec 2026)

Religions in Sustainability Education (Dec 2025 – Dec 2026)

Compassion as Analytical Concept and Practical Approach in Religious Education (Dec 2025 – Dec 2026)

Religions and Worldviews in European Education (Dec 2025 – Dec 2026)

Propose Themes

Journal of Religion, Theology, and Educational Research welcomes proposals for Special Themes or Themed Issues that bring together scholars to address emerging or significant topics at the crossroads of religion, theology, and educational research. These thematic collections provide a platform for sustained, comparative, multidisciplinary, and practical engagement with questions of international importance, advancing dialogue across disciplines, traditions, worldviews, and educational context.

Why Propose a Theme?

Highlight a timely or underexplored topic in the field.
Facilitate collaboration among international researchers.
Curate high-quality contributions that advance both theoretical and practical knowledge.
Enhance the visibility of specific areas within religion, theology, and educational research.

What Makes a Strong Theme Proposal?

A compelling proposal will:

Clearly articulate the theme’s relevance to the journal’s scope and its potential to inform comparative, multidisciplinary, and practical research in religion, theology, and education.
Demonstrate significance for an international readership and address cross-cultural, interreligious, or interdisciplinary concerns.
Identify key research questions, debates, or challenges the theme aims to address.
Outline how the theme connects to ongoing scholarly discussions and/or global issues (e.g., migration, climate change, digital transformation, peacebuilding).

Proposal Requirements

Proposals should be submitted as a single PDF document (2–4 pages) and include:

Theme Title
Description of the Theme (500–700 words) explaining scope, relevance, and originality.
Rationale for its timeliness and importance to the field.
Potential Topics and sub-questions to be covered.
Proposed Guest Editors (names, affiliations, and short bios).
Preliminary List of Potential Contributors (optional).
Timeline for call for papers, peer review, and publication.

Review and Approval Process

All theme proposals are evaluated by the Editor-in-Chief and the Editorial Board based on academic quality, originality, and fit with the journal’s aims and scope.
Approved themes will be announced via a public Call for Papers.
Guest editors will work closely with the journal team to manage the peer review process and ensure quality standards are met.

How to Submit Your Proposal

Send your theme proposal to info@theologiki.com.

Become a Reviewer

Journal of Religion, Theology, and Educational Research relies on a network of dedicated scholars to ensure the quality, integrity, and scholarly impact of the articles we publish. Peer reviewers play a vital role in maintaining the journal’s academic standards by providing constructive, thorough, and timely feedback to authors.

Why Review for Us?

Contribute to advancing scholarship at the crossroads of religion, theology, and educational research from comparative, multidisciplinary, and practical perspectives.
Stay informed about emerging research in your areas of expertise.
Enhance your academic profile and gain recognition for your contribution to the scholarly community.
Receive an official certificate of reviewing service upon request.

Reviewer Responsibilities

As a reviewer, you are expected to:

Evaluate manuscripts for originality, methodological rigor, clarity, and relevance to the journal’s scope.
Provide balanced, respectful, and evidence-based feedback to help authors improve their work.
Maintain confidentiality regarding the manuscripts you review.
Disclose any conflicts of interest prior to accepting a review assignment.
Complete reviews within the agreed timeframe (usually 2–4 weeks).

Who Can Apply?

We welcome applications from scholars, researchers, and practitioners with:

A doctoral degree (or equivalent research experience) in religion, theology, education, or related disciplines.
A strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals.
Expertise in one or more of the journal’s focus areas, including comparative, multidisciplinary, and practical perspectives on religion, theology, and educational research.
Fluency in English and at least one of the journal’s other working languages: German, French, Spanish, Malay, Indonesian, Arabic, Turkish, Persian, and beyond.

How to Apply

To express interest in becoming a reviewer, please send the following to the editorial office:

Full name and institutional affiliation.
ORCID iD and academic profile link (e.g., university page, Google Scholar, ResearchGate).
A short CV (2–3 pages) highlighting relevant publications and areas of expertise.
Languages in which you can competently review manuscripts.

Email your application to info@theologiki.com.

Processing Charges

At Journal of Religion, Theology, and Educational Research, we are committed to maintaining an inclusive, high-quality, and accessible platform for interdisciplinary scholarship at the crossroads of religion, theology, and education. To support the technical infrastructure, editorial processes, and long-term sustainability required for rigorous peer review, we apply a modest Article Processing Charge (APC) of $50, charged only upon acceptance of an article. There is no fee for submission.

This APC sustains our mission to promote international, multilingual, comparative, and cross-disciplinary academic work that advances both theological reflection and educational practice — ensuring that every accepted article meets high standards of scholarly integrity, clarity, and relevance.

We offer two publication plans:

Basic Publication Plan – $50 (APC)

Double-anonymized peer review completed within six months of submission.
Eligibility for publication in special thematic issues.
Indexing in scholarly databases.

💡 APC is applied only if the article is accepted for publication.

Fast Service Plan – $200 (APC)

All features of the Basic Plan.
Fast-track double-anonymized peer review within one month of submission.
Full service for extended abstract translation and minor article editing.
Promotion on the journal homepage, social media, and newsletters.

💡 APC is applied only if the article is accepted for publication.

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