The Journal of Moral Theology is an open-access, peer-reviewed, international scholarly journal focused on Catholic moral theology. It features original articles on contemporary issues as well as our deeply rooted tradition of inquiry about the moral life. In addition to articles in the field of moral theology, we also welcome theological treatments of related topics, including, but not limited to, philosophy, economics, political philosophy, psychology, and contemporary culture.
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Religious Studies
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Christian Theology and MissionReligion, Society, and DevelopmentAmerican Constitutional Law and PoliticsCatholicism and Religious StudiesTheological Perspectives and PracticesReligious and Theological StudiesReligion and Society InteractionsTheology and Canon Law StudiesTheology and Philosophy of EvilPentecostalism and Christianity Studies