Journal of Religions and Peace Studies

  CALL FOR PAPERS

LASU Journal of Religions and Peace Studies (JOREPS) is an international, peer-reviewed journal committed to fostering academic discourse on religion and peace studies. The journal is accessible in both print and electronic formats, ensuring a global reach. All published articles are Open Access and assigned Digital Object Identifiers (DOIs) to enhance visibility and citation impact. JOREPS is indexed in leading academic databases, including Google Scholar, OpenAIRE, Zenodo, ScienceGate, CrossRef, Web of Science, Academia.edu, and PKP, ensuring wide recognition of published works.

JOREPS invites submissions for Volume 7, Issue 1. The journal aims to document and critically examine various dimensions of religions and peace studies, incorporating theological, anthropological, sociological, psychological, ethical, and philosophical perspectives. Contributions should explore themes related to human religiosity, spirituality, and peaceful coexistence. In line with its mission, the journal also focuses on contemporary and classical issues in religion, conflict resolution, and peace studies. Additionally, book reviews relevant to these themes are welcome.

Submission Guidelines

1. Manuscripts must be in English and formatted in MS Word, using Times New Roman, 12-point font, 1.5 line spacing, and A4 paper size with 1-inch margins on all sides.
2. The first page should include the author's name(s), affiliation(s), and contact details (phone number, address, and email).
3. References should adhere to the 6th edition of APA or Turabian citation styles.
4. Submissions should be sent electronically to lydiaakande64@gmail.com and copied to selome1965@gmail.com. Or click on this link https://oa.unij.co.uk/index.php/joreps/about/submissions to submit your article
5. Abstracts should not exceed 250 words, with five (5) keywords provided.
6. Full papers should not exceed 15 pages, including references. Please use block paragraphing.
7. The submission deadline is June 30, 2025.
8. Manuscripts should include appropriate subheadings (without numbering) and must not be under consideration elsewhere.

Publication Charges

1. Assessment Fee:

Local authors: ₦10,000

Foreign authors: $10

Payment should be made to:

• • • Account Name: Journal of Religions and Peace Studies
    • Account Number: 0253487254
    • Bank Name: WEMA Bank

1. Publication Fee (upon acceptance after peer review):

1. • Local authors: ₦30,000
   • Foreign authors: $40

For Further Inquiries, Contact:

Assoc. Prof. S. I. Kuponu (Editor-in-Chief, JOREPS)
Email: selome1965@gmail.com, selome.kuponu@lasu.edu.ng
Phone: +2348023604267, +2348138211532

Akande, Lydia Bosede, PhD (Editor, JOREPS)
Email: lydiaakande64@gmail.com, lydia.akande@lasu.edu.ng
Phone: +2348135448801, +2348056712854

We look forward to your contributions!

Editorial Board

Editor-in-Chief

Assoc. Prof. S.I. Kuponu, Dept. of Religions & Peace Studies Faculty of Arts, Lagos State University Ojo, Nigeria.

Editor

Dr. L.B. Akande, Associate Professor of Church History and Interfaith Relations

Members

Dr. M.O. Sanni

Dr. U.O. Sidiq

Dr. L.O. Yusuf

Mr. O.O. Obe

Editorial Consultants

 

     

      1.   D.F. Asaju, Dept. of Religions and Peace Studies, Faculty of Arts, Lagos State University. Ojo. Nigeria.

1. I.L. Akintola, Dept. of Religions and Peace Studies, Faculty of Arts,  Lagos State University. Ojo. Nigeria.
2. Danoye Oguntola–Laguda, Dept. of Religions and Peace Studies, Faculty of Arts,  Lagos State University. Ojo. Nigeria.

1. T.M. Salisu, Dept. of Religions and Peace Studies, Faculty of Arts,  Lagos State University. Ojo. Nigeria.
2. R.W. Omotoye, Dept. of Religions, Faculty of Arts, University of Ilorin. Nigeria.

1. A. Johnson–Bashua,  Dept. of Religions and Peace Studies, Faculty of Arts, Lagos State University. Ojo. Nigeria.
2. Kabir Olawale Paramole, Dept. of Religions and Peace Studies, Faculty of Arts,  Lagos State University, Ojo, Nigeria.

1. A.G. Alamu, Dept. of Religions, Faculty of Arts, University of Ilorin. Nigeria.

1. O. Olademo, Dept. of Religions, Faculty of Arts, University of Ilorin. Nigeria.

1. R.O. Kilani, Dept. of Religious and Cultural Studies, Faculty of Humanities,  University of PortHarcourt. Nigeria.

1. B.O. Igbohin, Dept. of Religious and Cultural Studies, Faculty of Humanities, Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, Ondo State, Nigeria

1. J.K. Ayantayo, Dept. of Religious Studies University of Ibadan,  Ibadan, Nigeria.

1. Adams Adebayo Sirajudeen, Department of Arabic Studies, Faculty of Arts,  Federal University of Lafia. Nigeria.

1. Raymond Ogunade, Dept. of Religions, Faculty of Arts, University of Ilorin. Nigeria.

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