ABOUT THE JOURNAL
Verbum et Ecclesia is a theological research journal that challenges traditional discourses within and between the fields of biblical, religious, social and human sciences as well as the constructive engagement with the natural sciences. It is an instrument of engagement between theological disciplines, on the one hand, and theology and other disciplines, on the other. View our Editorial Team.

 

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Of angels and giants: Thomas Merton’s warnings to a technologically fixated humanity  
Peter D. Langerman
16 January 2026

Original Research

 
Dialogus cum Filio soli: Tracing and examining Takatso Mofokeng’s footprints in Black Theology  
Mnyalaza T. Masuku
16 January 2026

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A pastoral theological critique of “stokvel” ecclesiology through John Calvin’s doctrine of the true and false church  
Gift T. Baloyi
16 January 2026

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Understanding the ecclesial model of conflict transformation from a study of the Nigerian Baptist Convention in Northern Nigeria  
Oladele P. Adehanloye, Teddy C. Sakupapa
15 January 2026

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The unchanging gospel in a changing world: A theological framework for divine healing today  
Sonny E. Zaluchu
14 January 2026

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Rethinking urban mission in light of migration: An integrated ecclesiological model  
Christopher Magezi
18 December 2025

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Church leaders as agents of peace: Transforming political violence through the gospel  
James Ndlovu, Sibusiso Masondo
03 December 2025

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Gawai and Shemittah: The sacred relationship between human, land and God  
Gernaida K.R. Pakpahan
26 November 2025

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Hope in the context of suffering and injustice: A contextual pastoral response based on 1 Peter 1:13–25  
Amanda L. du Plessis
17 November 2025

Original Research - Special Collection: Decolonialism in Theology today

 
Azania between history and eschatology: Bonganjalo Goba’s Africanist theology  
Obakeng G. Africa
14 November 2025
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Posted: 2025-11-26

Website Update: AOSIS Transitioning to CRediT Authorship Taxonomy

 

Starting in November 2025, AOSIS will begin using CRediT (Contributor Roles Taxonomy) authorship contribution statements for all new submissions and acceptances. Published articles reflecting CRediT statements will appear from 2026. Guidance is available under the Author Guidelines: Formatting Requirements, and all contributions should be disclosed in the Authorship, Disclosure Statements, Copyright, and License Agreement Form (Cover Letter) at submission or the Authorship Change Request Form. Following these guidelines ensures transparency, accountability, and integrity in the publication process.

 
Posted: 2025-11-05

Notification: Recognition of Reviewers for Volume 46 of Verbum et Ecclesia

 
We extend our sincere thanks to the following reviewers for their vital contributions to Volume 46 of Verbum et Ecclesia. Your expertise and thoughtful feedback helped to uphold our commitment to academic excellence! Your hard work not only improves the quality of the journal but also enriches the broader field of research. We hope to continue working with you in future volumes.  
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Website Update: AI in Research: Transparency and Compliance Reminder

 
In 2025, the inclusion of AI policies became compulsory for all SciELO SA journals. Authors using AI-assisted technology must disclose their use in manuscripts to ensure transparency, accuracy, and trust. Guidance is available in the Plagiarism, Fabrication and Artificial Intelligence Policy page and the Submission Guidelines under 'AI-assisted technologies' in the formatting requirements. Not sure if this journal is indexed in SciELO SA? Please check our Indexing Services page.  
Posted: 2025-10-06

Notification: Concluding Article of Special Collection Published!

 
We’re excited to announce the publication of the final article in our special collection, 'Festschrift Nelus Niemandt', guest edited by Prof. Johannes J. Knoetze and Dr Yolande Steenkamp. Discover ‘Leadership emergence and missional theology: A biographical leadership study of Nelus Niemandt’ by Yolande Steenkamp for the concluding insights on the 'journey within the broader theological and social transformations of post-apartheid South Africa, the article contributes to both leadership studies and missional ecclesiology. It argues that the future of leadership in the church lies in relational networks of trust and discernment rather than centralised authority, and calls for renewed theological reflection on leadership as a collective vocation'. Read it now: Vol 46, No 4 (2025). Thank you for joining us on this journey! Interested in starting your own special collection? Contact us at special-issues@aosis.co.za  
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