Teoliteraria-Revista Brasileira de Literaturas e Teologias
Scope & Guideline
Innovating Scholarship at the Crossroads of Literature and Faith
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Interdisciplinary Exploration of Literature and Theology:
The journal emphasizes the interplay between literary studies and theological inquiry, encouraging submissions that explore how literary texts reflect, critique, or engage with religious themes and theological concepts. - Ethical and Philosophical Dimensions:
Papers often investigate the ethical implications of literary narratives, particularly in relation to existential themes such as nihilism, faith, and morality, fostering a rich dialogue between literature and philosophical thought. - Cultural and Historical Contextualization:
The journal encourages analyses that situate literary works within specific cultural and historical contexts, examining how these contexts shape theological interpretations and literary expressions. - Literary Analysis of Sacred Texts:
A significant focus is placed on the literary qualities of religious texts, examining how narrative techniques, symbolism, and themes in sacred writings contribute to theological understanding. - Exploration of Spirituality and Identity:
The journal highlights works that address spirituality and identity in literature, investigating how personal and collective experiences of faith are articulated through literary forms.
Trending and Emerging
- Nihilism and Anti-Nihilism:
A growing number of papers are examining the themes of nihilism and anti-nihilism within literature, reflecting broader philosophical discussions about meaning, existence, and morality in a postmodern context. - Intersections of Literature and Spirituality:
There is an increasing focus on how literature serves as a medium for exploring spirituality, with texts being analyzed for their capacity to articulate spiritual experiences and existential questions. - Decolonial Theological Perspectives:
Emerging themes include decolonial approaches to theology and literature, which critique traditional narratives and highlight the voices and experiences of marginalized communities. - Theopoetics:
The concept of theopoetics is gaining traction, with scholars exploring the poetic dimensions of theology and how literary techniques can shape theological discourse. - Ethics in Literature:
Recent publications are increasingly engaging with ethical questions raised by literary texts, particularly in relation to contemporary social issues such as justice, identity, and human rights.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Doctrinal Theology:
There has been a noticeable decrease in papers focusing solely on traditional doctrinal theology, with a shift towards more narrative and existential explorations of faith in literature. - Static Interpretations of Religious Texts:
The journal has moved away from static or purely historical interpretations of religious texts, favoring dynamic analyses that consider contemporary relevance and literary context. - Focus on Exclusively Western Literature:
Submissions concentrating exclusively on Western literary traditions seem to be diminishing, as the journal increasingly embraces diverse global literatures and their theological implications. - Reduction of Historical Literary Criticism:
There appears to be a waning interest in historical literary criticism that does not engage with theological themes, as the journal encourages more integrative approaches.
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