Journal of Religious Ethics

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Founded in 1973, the Journal of Religious Ethics is committed to publishing the very best scholarship in religious ethics, to fostering new work in neglected areas, and to stimulating exchange on significant issues. Emphasizing comparative religious ethics, foundational conceptual and methodological issues in religious ethics, and historical studies of influential figures and texts, each issue contains independent essays, commissioned articles, and a book review essay, as well as a Letters, Notes, and Comments section. Published primarily for scholars working in ethics, religious studies, history of religions, and theology, the journal is also of interest to scholars working in related fields such as philosophy, history, social and political theory, and literary studies.

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Country of Publication & Year Established

International

Established in 1973

Publication Media & Frequency

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Lengths:

Article: Up to 10,000 words.

Styles:

Academic.

Topics:

Ethics: See guidelines.
History: See guidelines.
Literature/Books: See guidelines.
Philosophy: See guidelines.
Politics/Political Science: See guidelines.
Religion/Spirituality: See guidelines.
Society/Culture: See guidelines.

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Last Updated: 10 Sep 2026

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