Focus and Scope

Focus

The International Journal of Religious and Interdisciplinary Studies (IJoRIS) is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal that provides a platform for the publication of high-quality research at the intersection of religious studies and interdisciplinary scholarship.

Scope
IJoRIS welcomes submissions that explore the multifaceted relationship between religion and various academic disciplines, including but not limited to:

1. Theology and Religious Studies: Examining religious traditions, practices, beliefs, and their societal implications from a comparative, historical, or philosophical perspective.
2. Sociology of Religion: Investigations of the role of religion in shaping social structures, institutions, and individual or collective identities.
3. Religious Ethics and Moral Philosophy: Analyses of the ethical dimensions of religious worldviews and their application to contemporary moral dilemmas.
4. Religion and the Arts: Explorations of the intersection between religious themes, symbols, and artistic expression across various media (literature, visual arts, music, film, etc.).
5. Religion and Science: Investigations of the interactions, tensions, and synergies between religious thought and scientific inquiry.
6. Religion and Politics: Examining the dynamic relationship between religious affiliations, political ideologies, and public policy.
7. Religion and Gender/Sexuality: Analyses of the intersections between religious traditions, gender roles, and sexual identities.
8. Religion and Education: Explorations of the role of religion in educational curricula, pedagogical approaches, and institutional structures.
9. Religion and Environmental Studies: Investigations of the connections between religious beliefs, environmental ethics, and sustainability.
10. Interreligious Dialogue and Comparative Religion: Comparative analyses of diverse religious traditions and their potential for fostering cross-cultural understanding and cooperation.

Interdisciplinary Focus
IJoRIS particularly encourages submissions that adopt an interdisciplinary approach, drawing on multiple fields of study to offer innovative perspectives and deepen our understanding of the complex relationship between religion and various aspects of human experience, such as:

  • Arts and Humanities
  • Economics, Finance, and Business Management
  • Green Economy and Innovation
  • Education Science and Practices
  • English Language and Linguistics
  • Geography and Topography
  • Political Science and Government
  • Psychology, Counselling and Guidance
  • Social Work and Policy Design
  • International Law and Global Citizenship
  • Learning Management Systems and Innovations in Open & Distance Learning
  • Theology and Philosophy of Religion
  • Comparative Studies and Interfaith Dialogue
  • Literary and Textual Studies of Religion
  • History and Historical Studies of Religion
  • Anthropology and Archaeology of Religion
  • Sociology and Psychology of Religion
  • Religion and Science, Ethics and Morality

Manuscript Types
IJoRIS welcomes the following types of manuscripts:

1. Original research articles
2. Review articles
3. Conceptual/theoretical papers
4. Case studies
5. Comparative analyses
6. Short communications and commentaries

Audience
The journal's target audience includes scholars, researchers, and students in religious studies, theology, sociology, anthropology, philosophy, political science, cultural studies, and other disciplines.

Open Access and Publication Ethics
IJoRIS is committed to the principles of open access and scholarly publishing ethics. All published articles are freely available to readers, and the journal adheres to the highest standards of peer review, editorial integrity, and research ethics.

For more information about the journal's focus, scope, and submission guidelines, please visit our website at https://journal.rasailmedia.com/index.php/ijoris/