Journal profile
Theologia Viatorum
ISSN 0378-4142 · eISSN 2664-2980 · AOSIS · South Africa
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Theologia Viatorum: fully open access; APC charged, amount not published; review about 46 weeks (community reports); 22 articles in 2025.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Theologia Viatorum is published by AOSIS. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Christian Theology and Mission, Pentecostalism and Christianity Studies and Contemporary Christian Leadership and Education, together about 48.4% of its articles. Its main subfields are Religious studies and Sociology and Political Science. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Starting in November 2025, AOSIS will begin using CRediT (Contributor Roles Taxonomy) authorship contribution statements for all new submissions and acceptances. Published articles reflecting CRediT statements will appear from 2026. Guidance is available under the Author Guidelines: Formatting Requirements, and all contributions should be disclosed in the Authorship, Disclosure Statements, Copyright, and License Agreement Form (Cover Letter) at submission or the Authorship Change Request Form. Following these guidelines ensures transparency, accountability, and integrity in the publication process.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Editor-in-chief Mogomme A. MasogaPublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named South Africa 10, United States 1 (11 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Christian Theology and MissionArts and Humanities21%
- Pentecostalism and Christianity StudiesArts and Humanities18.8%
- Contemporary Christian Leadership and EducationArts and Humanities8.6%
- Theological Perspectives and PracticesSocial Sciences7%
- Biblical Studies and InterpretationArts and Humanities6.7%
- Religious and Theological StudiesSocial Sciences4.5%
- Religion and Sociopolitical Dynamics in NigeriaSocial Sciences4.5%
- African cultural and philosophical studiesSocial Sciences3.5%
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.
Database indexing
DOAJLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
SciELOPublisher website
Other: EBSCO
As the journal's website lists them, not checked against each database; for Web of Science editions the records above apply.
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
- h-index
- 7OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 6OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 1.33OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
- Articles per year (publisher)
- 2,026Publisher website ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 150 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 11 | 11 | 60 |
| 2025 | 22 | 22 | 66 |
| 2024 | 30 | 30 | 65 |
| 2023 | 14 | 14 | 47 |
| 2022 | 15 | 15 | 25 |
| 2021 | 17 | 17 | 40 |
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 46 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 46 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 15,622 | No | CC BY | |
| OpenAlex | ZAR 12,636 | — | — | |
| LetPub | ZAR 12,464 | 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 prepare2 items from the author guidelines
- Keywords
- 5–8
- Cover letter
- Required
Article types accepted7
- book reviewA book review provides concise, critical insight into recently published books that are relevant to the journal’s research field.Length not stated
- correctionsCorrectionsLength not stated
- editorialEditorials are by invitation only and are intended to provide expert comment on relevant topics within the focus and scope of the journal.Length not stated
- letterOverview These author guidelines outline the types of articles considered for publication and provide clear guidance on preparing a manuscript for submission. T…Length not stated
- original researchAn original article reports novel research relevant to the journal’s focus and scope and is presented in a clear, well‑structured format that supports transpare…Length not stated
- reviewOverview These author guidelines outline the types of articles considered for publication and provide clear guidance on preparing a manuscript for submission. T…Length not stated
- review articleReview ArticleLength not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, Data availability, Publication ethics, License & copyright, Open access, Plagiarism, Preprints
- AI use Disclosure of AI-assisted technologies
The Acknowledgements section must include a clear statement disclosing any use of generative AI or AI-assisted technologies (e.g., for data analysis, dataset or artefact creation) in conducting the research. This statement should: Be specific by naming the exact AI tool(s) used. State the purpose of the tool’s use, such as artefact creation or data analysis. Disclose human oversight by confirming …
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship Disclosure of contributors not qualifying for authorship
The acknowledgement section includes listing those who contributed to the work but did not meet authorship criteria, with the corresponding description of the contribution. Acknowledge anyone who provided intellectual assistance, technical help (incl. editing), or special equipment and/or materials. Authors are responsible for ensuring that anyone named in the Acknowledgements agrees to be named. …
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest Disclosures
Authors are required to disclose any prior dissemination of the manuscript content. This includes, but is not limited to: Thesis-based work (e.g., master's or doctoral theses). Preprint versions that are published on open repositories. Refer to our Frequently Asked Questions: Questions from Authors - Preprints. Conference papers or presentations that were expanded into an article. Additionally, au…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Data availability Data availability statement
All research articles should have a data availability statement included in the manuscript in the form of a sentence under a separate heading entitled ‘Data availability statement’. The following are examples of a data availability statement. If you use one of the examples, you should modify it to fit your specific relationship. Availability of data Suggested data availability statements Example 1…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Publication ethics
Ethical review by the Committee for Research Ethics & Integrity at the author’s organisation or affiliated institution Model summary
All research is subject to ethical review by the Committee for Research Ethics & Integrity at the author’s organisation or affiliated institution.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright
Authors retain copyright unless specified otherwise Model summary
The author(s) retain copyright on work published by AOSIS unless specified otherwise.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access OPEN ACCESS
All articles published in this journal are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) license, unless otherwise stated.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Plagiarism
Disclaimer statement required Model summary
A statement that the views expressed in the submitted article are his or her own and not an official position of the institution or funder.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Preprints Disclosure of preprint-based content
Scenario Suggested preprint-based disclosures Example 1 A preprint version of this work was previously published on [Preprint Server Name] ([DOI or link]), and we acknowledge its role in shaping the final article. Example 2 – preprint feedback incorporated in the final manuscript We acknowledge the initial version of this work published as a preprint on [Preprint Server Name] ([DOI or link]). Feed…
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.
Before you submit
Five checks before submitting to Theologia Viatorum
- 1ScopeRecent output centres on Christian Theology and Mission, Pentecostalism and Christianity Studies.Check scope
- 2Article type and formatKeywords: 5–8; Cover letter: Required.Author guidelines ↗
- 3English languagePolish grammar and academic style before you submit: it lowers the risk of rejection for language and improves your chances of acceptance.
- 4FeesZAR 15,622 (DOAJ)Fee details
- 5Expected review timeabout 46 weeks · Community averageReview data
The checks are built from this page's data.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- AOSIS
- Country or region
- South Africa
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 0378-4142
- Electronic ISSN
- 2664-2980
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
- Aims & Scope ↗LetPub
- APC information ↗DOAJ
- Open access statement ↗DOAJ
- License & copyright ↗DOAJ
- Peer review process ↗DOAJ
- Editorial board ↗LetPub
- Plagiarism policy ↗DOAJ
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Theologia Viatorum
How long does peer review take at Theologia Viatorum?
Authors report an average review time of about 46 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 Theologia Viatorum?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Keywords: 5–8; 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 Theologia Viatorum based?
Of the 11 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are South Africa (10) and United States (1). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Theologia Viatorum?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Theologia Viatorum is indexed in DOAJ. The journal's website also lists SciELO; that list has not been checked against each database.
Is Theologia Viatorum open access, and what is the APC?
Theologia Viatorum is a fully open-access journal. APC charged, amount not published.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, OpenAlex, Publisher website, DOAJ; 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: .