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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Original Research

 
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

Original Research

 
The Kairos Document and Baptist Political Theology: Prophetic witness and social justice  
Thembelani E. Jentile
14 November 2025

Original Research

 
Reading Psalm 22 in Mark 15 through a postcolonial lens: A pedagogical approach for South African theological education  
Mphumezi Hombana
13 November 2025

Original Research

 
Home, homelessness and the art of dwelling in wounded places as a wounded creation  
Johann-Albrecht Meylahn
04 November 2025

Original Research - Special Collection: African Hermeneutics

 
Failure to listen to the whispering: Proverbs 12:24–28 in times of femicide epidemic  
Favour C. Uroko
31 October 2025

Original Research

 
Revelation as an apocalypse: Critical considerations on the literary genre apocalypse  
Robert J. van Niekerk, Ernest van Eck
31 October 2025

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The images of God in religious discourses on race, gender and sexuality in contemporary Africa: A theology of Ubuntu  
Themba Shingange
31 October 2025

Original Research

 
A socio-scientific reading of John 4: Lessons for the Zimbabwean Adventist church  
Tendai Takawira, Mphumezi Hombana
31 October 2025

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‘I Am That I Am’ and divine titles: A Reformed theological critique  
Ndidzulafhi Mudau
31 October 2025
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Press Release: Academic Writing Month: How to progress, publish, and empower your research

 
Visit our Academic Writing Month blog post for guidance and perspectives on enhancing scholarly writing.  
Posted: 2025-11-07

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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Press Release: Who owns our knowledge? Open Access Week 2025 theme

 
Discover how AOSIS supports Open Access Week 2025 with the theme 'Who owns our knowledge?' Learn about our commitment to open access, community-driven solutions, and making knowledge accessible to all. Read our blog.  
Posted: 2025-10-20

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
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