OPEN CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
The Journal of Religion and Culture (JRC) is seeking papers related to the social scientific study of religion and/or culture for its upcoming 30th edition. We welcome papers from any discipline that make use of any theoretical approach and engage with this edition’s theme: “Interconnected Realities.” Possible areas of exploration include (but are not limited to) the intersection of religions, cultures, and:
- Displacement and/or Occupation
- Immigration, Refugees and Asylum Seekers
- Bodily Autonomy
- Climate Change/Conservation/Sustainability
- Social Justice Movements (Black Lives Matter, MeToo, Idle No More etc.)
- Issues of Mental Health and/or Substance (Mis)use
- Houselessness/Housing Crisis
- Discrimination
Explorations of diverse methodological approaches, historical periods, traditions, and geographic locations are strongly encouraged. We are interested in research that challenges boundaries and exhibits a novel approach, methodology, and/or interpretation.
The JRC is also looking for book reviews for the upcoming edition. Book reviews should be critical and investigative readings of new and exciting publications in religious studies and/or other related fields.
The JRC is a peer-reviewed journal published annually by the Department of Religions and Cultures at Concordia University and is especially committed to publishing the work of graduate students and early-career scholars.
The deadline for submissions is April 15th, 2024. Papers and book reviews are to be submitted using the online submission form at www.jrc-concordia.ca/submit. Be sure to read the guidelines in detail on our website; papers and book reviews that fail to adhere to the submission guidelines may be rejected.
Guidelines for Article Submissions:
- 15-25 pages in length (including endnotes and bibliography), double-spaced, with standard-sized margins, font size, and style;
- Formatted according to Chicago Manual of Style;
- Include an abstract (150-300 words) and 3-5 keywords;
- Page numbers on the top right corner of each page;
- Do not include a title page.
Questions about the submission process can be directed to jrc.concordia@gmail.com (for articles) and jrc.bookreviews@gmail.com (for book and other media reviews).