The Cresset

This project is on indefinite hiatus. Check their site to find out whether this is a submission and/or publication hiatus. (July 2020)

About

The Cresset, a journal of commentary on literature, the arts, and public affairs, explores ideas and trends in contemporary culture from a perspective grounded in the Lutheran tradition of scholarship, freedom, and faith while informed by the wisdom of the broader Christian community.

Country of Publication & Year Established

United States

Established in 1937

Publication Media & Frequency

Electronic Publication Electronic Publication: Published 5 x per year
Print Publication Print Publication: Published 5 x per year

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Audience:

Open to a broad Audience, including: Christians.

Lengths:

Review: Up to 1,500 words.
Article: 1,500 - 1,800 words.
Essay: 3,000 - 5,000 words.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.

Topics:

Literature/Books: Theory/Analysis/Criticism, See guidelines.
Religion/Spirituality: Christianity, See guidelines.
Society/Culture: General, See guidelines.

Payment:

Semi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word) Semi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word).
Note: We list broad pay categories rather than payment specifics. Check with the publisher for details.

Submissions:

Method: Electronic submissions.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are NOT allowed.
Media: Text.

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Audience:

Open to a broad Audience, including: Christians.

Genres:

General

Lengths:

Poem: No line limits known; 3 - 5 pieces.

Poetry Forms:

Open to all/most Forms.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics including...
Religion/Spirituality: Christianity.

Payment:

Semi-pro payment (US$5-49 per poem) Semi-pro payment (US$5-49 per poem).
Note: We list broad pay categories rather than payment specifics. Check with the publisher for details.

Submissions:

Method: Electronic submissions.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Media: Text.

Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary.

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Last Updated: 22 May 2026