Focus and Scope
Nigerian Journal of Theology (NJT) is a scholarly, peerreviewed
and fully refereed journal that publishes high quality
research papers in theology including socio-religious issues of
contemporary significance, provided the studies bring their fruits
to bear on African/Nigerian life. NJT seeks for papers based on
theological or philosophical or social science research
methodologies. The aim is the search for truth expressed in simple
but critical language for the benefit of wider readership. Precisely
as publication of Catholic Theological Association of Nigeria
(CATHAN), NJT provides a forum for theological, theoretical, and
contextual analysis of Christian faith from the religious,
philosophical, anthropological, cultural, social, and political
perspectives, to say the least. The Journal is abstracted and indexed
with Nigerian Journals Online, and published articles would appear
promptly in Google Scholar. NJT is published annually before
Easter. Well researched and original papers on topical and relevant
subject matters, and book reviews are therefore welcome.
Section Policies
Articles
 Open Submissions |
Indexed |
Peer Reviewed |
Peer Review Process
Guidelines to Contributors
1. Language
The language of the manuscript must be English (British standards). Non-English words and expressions should be in italics and should be translated into English.
2. Originality
Articles must be original and must not have been submitted for consideration and publication elsewhere.
3. Length of paper
The length of the paper should not exceed 6000 words including references and appendices (if any). Articles should be typed in 1.5 line spacing (footnotes and references should appear in single line spacing) on one side of A4 paper only with wide margins. Authors
are urged to write as concisely as possible, but not at the expense of clarity.
4. Title Page
The title page should include: (i) The name(s) of the author(s), (ii) A concise and informative title, (iii) The affiliation(s) and address (es) of the author(s), (iv) The e-mail address, and telephone numbers of the corresponding author.
5. Abstract
Please provide an abstract of 150 to 200 words which must include the objectives of the study, methodology, findings/results, method of data collection and summary of recommendations. The abstract should not contain any undefined abbreviations or unspecified references.
6. Keywords
Please provide 4 to 6 keywords which can be used for indexing purposes.
7. Subdivision of the article
Divide your article into clearly defined and numbered sections. Subsections should be numbered 1, 2. (then 1.1, 1.1.1, 1.1.2), 1.2, etc). The abstract is not included in section numbering.
8. References and Documentation
i. Author(s) should adhere strictly to Chicago Manual of Style, 17th Edition, Quick Reference accessible at https://www.chicagomanualofstyle.org/tools_citationguide/citation-guide-1.html.
ii. Eliminate from the body of your text unnecessary bibliographical data or parenthetical references to the footnote. For the avoidance of doubt, all references, citations and comments
should be consigned to the footnotes (not endnotes).
iii. Online sources should indicate the site and date of visit.
iv. Use of inclusive language is highly recommended.
v. Revised Standard Version (Catholic Edition) is recommended for all biblical citations; otherwise the version should be indicated.
vi. Quotations in Hebrew, Greek, Aramaic or any Ancient Near Eastern language should be transliterated and translated accordingly.
vii. All submissions will undergo double blind peer review and plagiarism check.
9. Submission of Manuscripts
Interested contributors are to submit their manuscripts/papers in MS Word Perfect to the Editor-in-Chief at [email protected] and copy to [email protected].
Open Access Policy
This journal provides immediate open access to its content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge.