Berkeley Journal of Religion and Theology

Berkeley Journal of Religion and Theology The BJRT is the academic journal of the Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley dedicated to facilitating rigorous religious and theological scholarship.

Peer Reviewers NeededThe Berkeley Journal of Religion and Theology seeks individuals with expertise in religion studies,...
04/11/2024

Peer Reviewers Needed

The Berkeley Journal of Religion and Theology seeks individuals with expertise in religion studies, philosophy, theology, and/or ethics to serve as Peer Reviewers. The BJRT is an international and diverse forum for original, cutting-edge scholarship that reflects the Graduate Theological Union’s endeavor to be a nexus for “where religion meets the world.” We are committed to being part of the conversations that advance the frontiers of religious and theological thought and invite you to serve as a Peer Reviewer.

Peer Reviewers are asked to review manuscripts for clarity, accuracy, and research rigor and provide detailed, constructive feedback to help improve the quality and substance of the articles submitted. Reviewers are expected to return submissions with their feedback within 4 weeks of receiving an article.

We are especially in need of Peer Reviewers who have expertise in religious studies, philosophy, theology, and/or ethics, especially in the Dharma traditions (Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism) and in Sikh studies, Islamic studies, Bahá'í Studies, Jewish studies, Shinto studies, and studies of Indigenous Religions.
To express interest in serving as a Peer Reviewer, please contact Co-Managing Editors Charissa Jaeger-Sanders ([email protected]) and Javney Mohr ([email protected]) with the following:
• Name
• E-mail Address
• Institutional Affiliation, including whether you are a PhD student, professor, researcher, etc.
• Country
• Areas of expertise, including substantive and methodological areas of interest
• Number of academic journal reviews completed to date
• Current CV as an attachment
We look forward to hearing from you!
Sincerely,

Javney Mohr and Charissa Jaeger-Sanders
Co-Managing Editors

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The BJRT’s Short History

The Berkeley Journal of Religion and Theology is the academic journal of the Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley, California. It aims to be an international, interreligious, and interdisciplinary forum for scholarly discussion on topics of interest in religious studies and theology. Scholarly articles in all related disciplines and methods are welcome. Potential authors interested in publishing a paper in the BJRT, but are unsure of fit, should first visit the GTU’s website (www.gtu.edu) and get to know the sorts of scholarship that is being done on “Holy Hill.” Any further questions can be directed to the Managing Editor.

The first issue featured the inaugural Karen Lebacqz Lecture (given by Prof. Karen Lebacqz), the Distinguished Faculty Lecture (given by Prof. Christopher Ocker), scholarly articles by Prof. Purushottama Bilimoria and Colette Walker, and a book review by Therese Bjørnaas. Published in 2015 and available for purchase at http://www.lulu.com/shop/bjrt-gtu/berkeley-journal-of-religion-and-theology-vol1-no-1/paperback/product-22803637.html

The second volume consisted of two issues. Vol. 2.1 included the Distinguished Faculty Lecture (Prof. Bill O’Neill), Readings of the Sacred Texts Lecture (Prof. Rita Sherma), and the Surjit Singh Lecture (Prof. Philip Wickeri), and articles by Shin Young Park, Brent Lyons, Wesley Ellis, Jessica Tinklenberg; and book reviews by Justin Staller, Therese Bjørnaas, Jonathan Homrighausen, and Daniel Moceri. Published in 2016 and available for purchase at http://www.lulu.com/shop/bjrt-gtu/berkeley-journal-of-religion-and-theology-vol-2-no-1/paperback/product-22931543.html

Vol. 2.2 is the first special issue of the BJRT, and was commissioned in honor of the retirement of the 4th Dean of the GTU, Judith Berling, from the faculty and the retirement of the 6th Dean of the GTU, Arthur Holder, from the deanship. Features contributions from the 5th Dean of the GTU, Margaret Miles, Lisa Dahill, Ken Butigan, Sandra Schneiders, William Short, OFM, Mary Yuen, Jennifer Howe Peace, and GTU’s 7th President, Riess Potterveld. Published in 2016 and available for purchase at http://www.lulu.com/shop/bjrt-gtu/berkeley-journal-of-religion-and-theology-vol2-no-2/paperback/product-22758598.html