JOURNAL OF RELIGIOUS HISTORY
Scope & Guideline
Advancing knowledge of the sacred in historical contexts.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Historical Contextualization of Religion:
The journal emphasizes the importance of situating religious practices, beliefs, and institutions within their historical contexts, exploring how they evolve and interact with societal changes over time. - Interdisciplinary Approaches:
It encourages the integration of various academic disciplines, including history, anthropology, sociology, and literary studies, to provide a more nuanced understanding of religious phenomena. - Focus on Marginalized Voices:
The journal often highlights the experiences and contributions of marginalized groups within religious traditions, including women, ethnic minorities, and LGBTQ+ communities, thus promoting a more inclusive narrative of religious history. - Global Perspectives:
It seeks to incorporate diverse global perspectives, examining religious developments not just in the Western context but also in Asia, Africa, and the Americas, thereby enriching the discourse on world religions. - Critical Engagement with Contemporary Issues:
The journal addresses contemporary religious issues by linking historical insights with current debates, such as secularization, religious pluralism, and the role of religion in public life.
Trending and Emerging
- Lived Religion:
There is a growing emphasis on 'lived religion,' which examines how individuals and communities practice their faith in everyday life, moving beyond institutional frameworks to understand the personal dimensions of religious experience. - Gender and Religion:
Research exploring the intersections of gender and religion is on the rise, addressing topics such as women's roles in religious movements, gendered interpretations of sacred texts, and the impact of religion on gender identity and expression. - Religious Pluralism and Interfaith Engagement:
The journal is increasingly focusing on themes of religious pluralism and interfaith dialogue, reflecting a contemporary need to understand coexistence and conflict in diverse religious landscapes. - Decolonization of Religious Studies:
There is a notable trend towards decolonizing religious studies, which involves critically examining how colonial histories have shaped religious narratives and practices, and advocating for indigenous perspectives in the study of religion. - Digital Religion:
The exploration of how digital technologies influence religious practices and communities is emerging as a significant area of study, addressing the implications of social media, virtual worship, and online religious communities.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Christian Denominational Studies:
There appears to be a declining emphasis on studies that focus solely on traditional denominational histories, as the journal increasingly prioritizes broader themes that encompass inter-religious dynamics and pluralism. - Historical Biographies of Prominent Religious Figures:
While biographical studies of significant religious figures were once a staple, there is a noticeable decrease in this type of research, possibly due to a shift towards collective narratives and broader socio-religious movements. - Secularization Narratives:
The exploration of secularization as a linear and dominant narrative in religious history is waning, as scholars now often contend with the complexities and nuances of religious revival and persistence in contemporary society. - Focus on Medieval and Early Modern Catholicism:
There has been a noticeable reduction in papers solely dedicated to medieval and early modern Catholicism, as research increasingly integrates these periods into larger discussions of global religious transformations. - Studies on Religious Conflict:
While still relevant, the frequency of studies focusing narrowly on religious conflict has declined, giving way to more comprehensive examinations of interfaith dialogue and cooperation.
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