Vol. 19 No. 1 (2026): BU Insight: Journal of Religious Studies

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Insight: Journal of Religious Studies invites scholars and researchers to submit high-quality, original research articles within the journal’s scope. Submissions should provide fresh perspectives on religious studies, including Biblical Studies, Systematic Theology, Comparative Religion, Christian Ministry, Missiology, Contemporary Religious Issues, and Interdisciplinary Studies.

Submission Guidelines

To ensure a smooth review and publication process, authors must adhere to the following submission requirements:

1. Language & Word Limit

All manuscripts must be written in English.
Articles should not exceed 4,500 words (including references and appendices).

2. Formatting Requirements

Software: Manuscripts must be prepared using Microsoft Word.
Font: Use Times New Roman, 12-point font size for the entire document, including headings and endnotes.
Paragraphs & Quotations:

Begin new paragraphs with a one-tab space indentation.
Use two-tab spaces for block quotations.
Avoid using the spacebar for indentation—use the Tab key instead.

Code-Free Submission: Do not embed any special formatting codes to ensure ease of editing.

3. Referencing & Documentation

Citation Style: Insight follows the Turabian endnote referencing style.
Special Fonts: If your article includes special fonts, ensure they are properly embedded in the document.

4. Cover Page & Digital Submission

To facilitate efficient communication with the editorial team, each submission must include a separate cover page with the following details:

Full Title of the article (in CAPITAL LETTERS)
Full Name(s) of the Author(s), including academic degrees
Institutional Affiliation & Academic Department
E-mail Address(es)
Phone Number(s) (with country code if outside Nigeria)

All manuscripts should be submitted as an email attachment to buinsighteditor@gmail.com or Please, Click on this link https://oa.unij.co.uk/index.php/ijrs/about/submissions to submit your article.Authors must have a functional email address and actively use it throughout the review process.

Publication Fees

Assessment Fee: ₦5,000 (payable upon submission)
Publication Fee: ₦30,000 (for accepted articles)

Payment Details:

Account Name: Department of Religious Studies
Bank: First Bank
Account Number: 2024547761

Important Note

Insight is an exclusively online journal and provides open-access publication, ensuring that all articles are freely available to a global audience.

Editorial Team

Chairman

Theodore U. Dickson, PhD

Editor

Theodore U. Dickson, PhD

Associate Editors

Prof. Adelowo F. Adetunji
Prof. Michael O. Akpa
Prof. Joseph A. Olanrewaju
Dr. Babalola James A.O.
Dr. Eregare Emmanuel
Oladosu Opeyemi, MA
Ikhane Harriet, MA

Business Manager

James A.O. Babalola, PhD

Associate Business Manager

Harriet O. Ikhane, MA

Consulting/Advisory Board

Prof. Chris U. Manus (Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria)
Prof. Friday M. Mbon (University of Calabar, Nigeria)
Prof. Sampson M. Nwaomah (Adventist University of Africa, Nairobi, Kenya)
Prof. Chun Sik Park (Sahmyook University, Seoul, South Korea)
Prof. Bruce Bauer (Andrews University, Berrien Springs, MI, USA)
Daniel Kwame Bediako, PhD (BRI Member, USA)

We look forward to receiving your submissions and contributing to the advancement of religious studies!