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Stellenbosch Theological Journal

Pieter de Waal Neethling Trust, Stellenbosch · South Africa · Est. 2015

ISSN2413-9459eISSN2413-9467
WOS ESCIDOAJOpen Access
68
/ 100
Established
PubScope credibility score from verifiable indexing & ethics signals
Score Breakdown
WoS ESCI56
✓ Corroboration (2 more)+12
Total68
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Impact Factor & Quartile · Web of Science (JCR)

✓ Indexed in the Web of Science Core Collection (ESCI) — Clarivate publishes an official Journal Impact Factor and JCR quartile for this journal.

See the official Impact Factor & quartile on the journal’s page ↗

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H-Indexi
15
Total Worksi
748
Total Citationsi
1,358
2yr Mean Citednessi
0.41
Open Impact Factor alternative

Aims & Scope

About the Journal Focus and 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 19 th 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 arti

General Information

Country / RegionSouth Africa
Primary LanguageDutch, Afrikaans, English
1st Year Published2015
FrequencyContinuous
StatusActive (last: 2026)
Total Publications748
OA Since2014
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Submission Info

APC CostZAR 7,000
Peer ReviewDouble anonymous peer review
Review Time
Acceptance Rate
OA LicenseCC BY
OA Rate

Ethics & Quality

COPE Member✗ No
OASPA Member✗ No
Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes
Plagiarism Detection✓ Yes

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

10/12 · 83%
Do you know the journal / publisher?
Pieter de Waal Neethling Trust, Stellenbosch
Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
Is the ISSN verified?
2413-9459 / 2413-9467
Indexed in a trusted database?
WoS, DOAJ
Peer review process documented?
Double anonymous peer review
Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
APC fees clearly disclosed?
ZAR 7,000
Not on predatory/blacklists?
✓ Clean
Long-term digital preservation?
N/A
Plagiarism detection in place?
Yes
Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
DOAJ verified
Primary language documented?
Dutch, Afrikaans, English

Based on the Think.Check.Submit framework by DOAJ, COPE & OASPA. All data from verified open sources.

Publication & Citation Trend

Articles published
Citations received
28
35
2019
90
141
2020
92
123
2021
71
73
2022
75
68
2023
74
33
2024
43
33
2025
21
2
2026

Source: OpenAlex · Each year’s green bar = citations earned by that year’s papers, counted to date — so recent years look lower simply because their papers haven’t had time to be cited yet.

Subject Classification

Web of Science Categories

Religion

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Christian Theology and MissionReligion, Society, and DevelopmentBiblical Studies and InterpretationPentecostalism and Christianity StudiesAfrican cultural and philosophical studiesSouth African History and CultureTheological Perspectives and PracticesReligion and Sociopolitical Dynamics in NigeriaLegal Issues in South AfricaContemporary Christian Leadership and Education

Frequently asked questions about Stellenbosch Theological Journal

Is Stellenbosch Theological Journal a predatory journal?

PubScope has no integrity flags on record for Stellenbosch Theological Journal: it is indexed in Web of Science, DOAJ, and is not on DOAJ's withdrawn list. Its PubScope Trust Score is 68/100. Indexing is a transparency signal, not a guarantee — always confirm fit and policies before submitting.

What is the impact factor of Stellenbosch Theological Journal?

Stellenbosch Theological Journal is indexed in the Web of Science Core Collection, so Clarivate publishes an official Journal Impact Factor for it (since the 2023 Journal Citation Reports, every Core Collection journal — including Arts & Humanities and Emerging Sources titles — receives one). PubScope links to Clarivate's official source rather than reprinting the number, which can be out of date. Its open 2-year mean citedness is 0.41.

Is Stellenbosch Theological Journal indexed in Scopus and Web of Science?

Stellenbosch Theological Journal is indexed in Web of Science, DOAJ.

What is the aims and scope of Stellenbosch Theological Journal?

About the Journal Focus and 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 19 th 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

How much does it cost to publish in Stellenbosch Theological Journal?

Stellenbosch Theological Journal charges an article processing charge (APC) of about ZAR 7,000 for open-access publication.

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