Journal profile · Arts and Humanities-Religious Studies
Missionalia Southern African Journal of Missiology
ISSN 0256-9507 · eISSN 2312-878X · Stellenbosch University · South Africa
Missionalia Southern African Journal of Missiology: fully open access; APC charged, amount not published; review about 6 weeks (community reports); 0 articles in 2025; indexed in Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Missionalia Southern African Journal of Missiology is published by Stellenbosch University. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Christian Theology and Mission, Pentecostalism and Christianity Studies and Religious and Theological Studies, together about 68.2% of its articles. Its main subfields are Sociology and Political Science and Religious studies. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Missionalia is the journal of the Southern African Missiological Society (SAMS). The journal has since 2021 only one volume, and as soon as a batch of articles are completed it will be published online. Articles and book reviews published in the journal do not necessarily reflect the views of the Editorial team, or the Editorial Board, or of SAMS. Manuscripts submitted for publication are assessed by a panel of referees, and the decision to publish is dependent on their reports. As a SAPSE-accredited journal Missionalia publishes research articles that contribute new knowledge to the field of Missiology.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Arts and Humanities-Religious Studies
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named South Africa 3 (3 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Christian Theology and MissionArts and Humanities33.4%
- Pentecostalism and Christianity StudiesArts and Humanities23.7%
- Religious and Theological StudiesSocial Sciences11.1%
- Contemporary Christian Leadership and EducationArts and Humanities7.4%
- Biblical Studies and InterpretationArts and Humanities3.7%
- Religion, Society, and DevelopmentSocial Sciences3.4%
- Theological Perspectives and PracticesSocial Sciences3.3%
- African cultural and philosophical studiesSocial Sciences1.8%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CiteScore quartiles (Scopus, June 2026 release)
| Subject | Quartile | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Religious Studies | Q2 | 232/760 | 69th |
Scopus ranks journals by CiteScore within each subject: the 75th percentile and above is Q1, then a quartile every 25 points. A different system from the CAS zones.LetPub
Database indexing
ScopusDOAJLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 0.7LetPub ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.22LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.71LetPub ·
- h-index
- 18OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 63OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.33OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 755 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 16 | 16 | 83 |
| 2025 | 0 | 0 | 146 |
| 2024 | 14 | 14 | 212 |
| 2023 | 12 | 12 | 175 |
| 2022 | 13 | 13 | 135 |
| 2021 | 18 | 18 | 254 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
- Average review time (community reports)
- about 6 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 6 weeksDOAJ ·
- Peer review
- Double anonymous peer reviewDOAJ
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Fully open accessDOAJ
Every article is open access; authors usually pay an article processing charge (APC).
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOAJ | ZAR 5,000 | No | CC BY | |
| OpenAlex | ZAR 5,000 | — | — | |
| LetPub | ZAR 5,000 | No | — | |
| Publisher website | Yes, amount not published | — | — |
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
What to prepare5 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 100 words
- Keywords
- ≥ 3
- Manuscript length
- ≤ 10,000 words
- First submission
- Free format: the journal's layout is not required
- Cover letter
- Required
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteLicense & copyright, Peer review
- License & copyright Copyright Notice
Authors retain copyright, CC Attribution License Model summary
Authors who publish with this journal agree to the following terms: Authors retain copyright and grant the journal right of first publication with the work simultaneously licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License that allows others to share the work with an acknowledgement of the work's authorship and initial publication in this journal.Authors are able to enter into separate, addition…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review
Double blind peer review by two independent referees Model summary
The article will be sent to two independent referees for double blind peer review.
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- Stellenbosch University
- Country or region
- South Africa
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 0256-9507
- Electronic ISSN
- 2312-878X
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
- Aims & Scope ↗LetPub
- APC information ↗DOAJ
- Open access statement ↗DOAJ
- License & copyright ↗DOAJ
- Peer review process ↗LetPub
- Editorial board ↗LetPub
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Missionalia Southern African Journal of Missiology
How long does peer review take at Missionalia Southern African Journal of Missiology?
Authors report an average review time of about 6 weeks. Article statistics cover accepted papers only, publisher figures follow the journal's own definitions, and community reports come from authors' own submissions; none is a promise from the journal.
What are the manuscript requirements of Missionalia Southern African Journal of Missiology?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 100 words; Keywords: ≥ 3; Manuscript length: ≤ 10,000 words; First submission: Free format: the journal's layout is not required; Cover letter: Required. A model extracted these from the author guidelines and each was checked against the text; check the latest version on the journal's website before submitting.
Where are the editorial board members of Missionalia Southern African Journal of Missiology based?
Of the 3 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are South Africa (3). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Missionalia Southern African Journal of Missiology?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Missionalia Southern African Journal of Missiology is indexed in Scopus and DOAJ.
Is Missionalia Southern African Journal of Missiology open access, and what is the APC?
Missionalia Southern African Journal of Missiology is a fully open-access journal. APC charged, amount not published.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, OpenAlex, DOAJ, Publisher website; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-26). Last updated: .