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About the Journal
The Journal for the Academic Study of Religion publishes research that engages any topic, tradition, or methodology in the field of religious studies. As a generalist journal, we prioritize high-quality submissions that communicate effectively across disciplinary boundaries.
The Journal was founded in 1988 by the Australian Association for the Study of Religion. Until 2013 it was named the Australian Religious Studies Review. From 2024, the journal has come to emphasize its international orientation, centred on the significance of place for scholarship on religion.
Editors
Rosemary Hancock
The University of Notre Dame Australia
Milad Milani
Western Sydney University
David Newheiser
Florida State University
Members of the Australian Association for the Study of Religion receive the Journal with annual membership. For details please see the subscriptions page.
Recent and representative articles:
“‘It Makes a Difference in My Life’: Young Adults’ Motivations for Reading Sacred Texts” – Eric D. Rackley, Brigham Young University, Hawaii (USA), Vol. 35 No. 3 (2022).
“Conspirituality in COVID-19 Times: A Mixed-method Study of Anti-vaccine Movements in Spain” – Mar Griera, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (Spain), et al., Vol. 35 No. 2 (2022).
“The Sacred in the Secular: Francis Webb’s Incarnational Poetry” — Bill Ashcroft, UNSW Sydney (Australia), Vol. 35 No. 1 (2022).
“Leveraging African Spirituality and Popular Culture betwixt Africa and the African Diaspora” — Afe Adogame and Ruth Vida Amwe, Princeton University (USA), Vol. 34 No. 3 (2021).
“The Momo Challenge: Exploring the Emergence of a Major Online Demonic Hoax” — Zoe Alderton, University of Sydney (Australia), Vol. 34 No. 2 (2021).
“Mobilising for Justice: The Contribution of Organised Survivor Groups in Australia to Addressing Sexual Violence against Children in Christian Churches” – Kathleen McPhillips, University of Newcastle (Australia), Vol. 34 No. 1 (2021).
Archives
To view issues 18 - present, see the Equinox archives on this site (subscribers only).
To view issues 1 - 17, see the University of Sydney archive.
Publication: April, August, December
ISSN: 2047-704X (print)
ISSN: 2047-7058 (online)
Formerly: Australian Religion Studies Review
ISSN: 1031-2943 (print)
ISSN:1744-9014 (online)