Stellenbosch Theological Journal

Aims & Scope

Stellenbosch Theological Journal (STJ) – previously known as the Dutch Reformed Theological Journal (NGTT) – is a multilingual, South-African theological journal that aims to serve academy, church and society with high-quality academic contributions. The journal has deep roots in the Reformed tradition that stretch back to the 19th century. STJ sees being Reformed as participating in a dynamic and living tradition with a strong commitment to responsible Biblical interpretation, critical engagement with the past, ecumenicity, a practical-theological focus and a unique emphasis on the public character of theological reflection. Hosted at the Faculty of Theology at the University of Stellenbosch, STJ is serious about being situated in Southern Africa and the African continent while simultaneously being aware of the global challenges for theology today. In light of these remarks, we welcome submissions to STJ from scholars in all the theological sub-disciplines, as well as from related disciplines. We hold the view that interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary research can bring further depth and renewal to our theological reflection. As an academic theological journal, we are committed to sound academic practices, such as a thorough peer review system and internationalisation. As a multilingual journal, we consider articles in English and Afrikaans. Dutch articles are also published on occasion, and it is furthermore our hope that the capacity will grow to publish articles in other African languages in the future. STJ commits itself to make the articles published in STJ, and its preceding journals, as accessible as possible. Under the editorship of Gerrit Brand (2011-2013) NGTT became an open access journal, and we are committed to making the various editions of NGTT – and now also STJ – accessible to a broader public, thus contributing to the wider dissemination of academic theological research. We are currently digitalising the articles of NGTT, and you can visit the NGTT archive on our webpage for the articles since 2002. We hope to make all the NGTT editions available in the future, as well as articles from some of the older journals that are part of this trajectory.

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