CALL FOR PAPERS
Lead City University Journal of African Spirituality (LCU-JOAS) A Journal of the Department of Religious and Intercultural Studies, Faculty of Arts, Lead City University, Ibadan, Nigeria
The Editorial Board of the Lead City University Journal of African Spirituality (LCU-JOAS) hereby invites scholars, researchers, academics, and professionals to submit original and well-researched manuscripts for publication in Volume 1 of the journal, scheduled for publication before the end of June 2026.
Submission Deadline
30th April, 2026
LCU-JOAS: Lead City University Journal of African Spirituality is a scholarly journal of the Department of Religious and Intercultural Studies, Faculty of Arts, Lead City University, Ibadan, Nigeria. The journal seeks to provide a credible platform for scholarly research, critical analysis, and intellectual dialogue on issues relating to spirituality, culture, religion, and societal development within the African context.
The journal welcomes interdisciplinary contributions that explore diverse spiritual traditions, practices, beliefs, and experiences shaping individuals and communities across Africa and the African diaspora.
Areas of interest include, but are not limited to:
- Religious Studies
- African Traditional Religion
- Intercultural Studies
- Sociology of Religion
- Anthropology
- History
- Philosophy and Ethics
- Cultural Studies
- Peace and Conflict Studies
- African Indigenous Knowledge Systems
- Other related disciplines
Peer Review Process
The journal adopts a rigorous peer-review process and plagiarism screening to ensure the quality, originality, and academic integrity of published articles. Submitted manuscripts will be reviewed by experts in the relevant fields, and editorial decisions will be based on the significance, originality, clarity, and scholarly quality of the research.
Submission Guidelines
- Manuscripts submitted for consideration must not have been previously published or simultaneously submitted elsewhere.
- Articles should not exceed 8,000 words, excluding references, tables, graphs, diagrams, and figures.
- The journal accepts manuscripts prepared in APA (7th Edition), Chicago, and Turabian referencing styles.
- All manuscripts should be submitted electronically in Microsoft Word format to:
rel.ics@lcu.edu.ng
All accepted articles will be published online.
Publication Charges
- Assessment Fee: ₦5,000
- Publication Fee for Accepted Papers: ₦25,000
Payment Details
Bank: Lead City Micro Finance Bank
Account Name: Religious and Intercultural Studies
Account Number: 1100080079
Editorial Team
Editor-in-Chief
Assoc. Prof. Ijaola, S. O.
Editor
Afolabi, O. O., PhD
Associate Editor
Oderinde, P. A., PhD
Managing Secretary
Makanjuola, J. D., PhD
For Enquiries
Email: rel.ics@lcu.edu.ng
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