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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Press Release: Unlock the future of research with open access |
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Boost your research's visibility, foster global collaboration, and drive innovation by exploring the benefits of open access. Break free from limitations and share your work with the world. Read our blog, Why open access is the future of academic publishing. Be part of the transformation today! |
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| Posted: 2025-11-26 | |
Website Update: AOSIS Transitioning to CRediT Authorship Taxonomy |
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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. |
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| Posted: 2025-11-05 | |
Website Update: AI in Research: Transparency and Compliance Reminder |
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| 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! |
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| 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 | |
| Posted: 2025-09-02 | More... |
Notification: Full Special Collection Live Today! |
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All articles in the special collection ‘Geloofsreis. Inwyding, Begeleiding en Onderskeiding nuut ontdek’ are now live! Dive into the complete series of articles, including 'Die wese van onderrig’,'Geloofsontwikkeling: ‘n Geloofsreis met roetemerkers’, and others, and gain comprehensive insights into, ‘a reflection on significant empirical qualitative research done within four Afrikaans-speaking denominations in South Africa.’ Explore the collection in Issue 2. Thank you for your interest. To start a new special collection, reach out to special-issues@aosis.co.za. |
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| Posted: 2025-02-28 | More... |
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