Journal profile · Arts and Humanities-Religious Studies
Verbum et Ecclesia
ISSN 1609-9982 · eISSN 2074-7705 · OpenJournals Publishing AOSIS (Pty) Ltd · South Africa
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Verbum et Ecclesia: fully open access; APC charged, amount not published; review about 17 weeks (community reports); 126 articles in 2025; indexed in Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Verbum et Ecclesia is published by OpenJournals Publishing AOSIS (Pty) Ltd. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Biblical Studies and Interpretation, Christian Theology and Mission and Pentecostalism and Christianity Studies, together about 44.5% of its articles. Its main subfields are Religious studies. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
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From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Arts and Humanities-Religious Studies
Editor-in-chief Daniël P. VeldsmanPublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named South Africa 7, United Kingdom 1, Germany 1, France 1, Netherlands 1 (15 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Biblical Studies and InterpretationArts and Humanities18.4%
- Christian Theology and MissionArts and Humanities13.1%
- Pentecostalism and Christianity StudiesArts and Humanities13%
- Religious and Theological StudiesSocial Sciences11.5%
- Contemporary Christian Leadership and EducationArts and Humanities9.7%
- Karl Barth and Christian TheologyArts and Humanities6.5%
- Theological Perspectives and PracticesSocial Sciences5.3%
- Reformation and Early Modern ChristianityArts and Humanities2.6%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Not covered
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CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Not covered
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CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
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CiteScore quartiles (Scopus, June 2026 release)
| Subject | Quartile | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Religious Studies | Q1 | 167/760 | 78th |
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
Indexing the journal's website claims
SciELOPublisher website
Other: Google Scholar, EBSCO, ProQuest
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
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 0.9LetPub ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.38LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.91LetPub ·
- h-index
- 29OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 220OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.99OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
- Articles per year (publisher)
- 750Publisher website ·
- Downloads per year (publisher)
- 9,413,152Publisher website ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 2,252 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 79 | 79 | 569 |
| 2025 | 126 | 126 | 660 |
| 2024 | 124 | 124 | 843 |
| 2023 | 96 | 96 | 898 |
| 2022 | 82 | 82 | 615 |
| 2021 | 100 | 100 | 751 |
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 17 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 17 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 13,579 | Yes | CC BY | |
| OpenAlex | ZAR 11,151 | — | — | |
| LetPub | ZAR 10,800 | Yes | — | |
| 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 prepare3 items from the author guidelines
- Keywords
- 5–8
- Reference style
- Harvard
- Cover letter
- Required
Article types accepted3
- 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 researchOriginal Research Imago Dei in the age of algorithms: A theologically grounded critique of artificial intelligence in Christian educationLength 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
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, Data availability, License & copyright, Open access, 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 ·- License & copyright
Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) license, unless otherwise stated. Model summary
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 ·- 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 ·- 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 Verbum et Ecclesia
- 1ScopeRecent output centres on Biblical Studies and Interpretation, Christian Theology and Mission.Check scope
- 2Article type and formatKeywords: 5–8; Reference style: Harvard; 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 13,579 (DOAJ), waivers availableFee details
- 5Expected review timeabout 17 weeks · Community averageReview data
The checks are built from this page's data.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- OpenJournals Publishing AOSIS (Pty) Ltd
- Country or region
- South Africa
- Language
- English, German, Dutch, Afrikaans
- ISSN
- 1609-9982
- Electronic ISSN
- 2074-7705
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗DOAJ
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
- Aims & Scope ↗LetPub
- APC information ↗DOAJ
- Fee waivers ↗DOAJ
- Open access statement ↗DOAJ
- License & copyright ↗DOAJ
- Peer review process ↗LetPub
- Editorial board ↗LetPub
- Plagiarism policy ↗DOAJ
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Verbum et Ecclesia
How long does peer review take at Verbum et Ecclesia?
Authors report an average review time of about 17 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 Verbum et Ecclesia?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Keywords: 5–8; Reference style: Harvard; 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 Verbum et Ecclesia based?
Of the 15 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are South Africa (7), United Kingdom (1) and Germany (1). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Verbum et Ecclesia?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Verbum et Ecclesia is indexed in Scopus and DOAJ. The journal's website also lists SciELO; that list has not been checked against each database.
Is Verbum et Ecclesia open access, and what is the APC?
Verbum et Ecclesia 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: .