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HTS Teologiese Studies/Theological Studies is an acclaimed Open Access journal with broad coverage that promotes multidisciplinary, religious, and biblical aspects of studies in the international theological arena. The journal’s publication criteria are based on high ethical standards and the rigour of the methodology and conclusions reported. View our Editorial Team.

 

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 LATEST ARTICLES

Original Research - Special Collection: Belhar40

 
A need for Reformed traditions to transform towards a womanist turning point  
Amina K. Binca-Mkhesu
04 March 2026

Original Research

 
Governance and democracy in the church: The experiences of women in the Apostolic Faith Mission in Zimbabwe  
Terence Mupangwa
03 March 2026

Original Research

 
Marriage preparation practices in black South African churches: Experiences of married Christians  
Gugu E. Ndlovu, Vhumani Magezi
28 February 2026

Original Research

 
Rambu Solo’: A Torajan traditional funeral ritual and its theological challenges from the Catholic perspective  
Patrio Tandiangga, Frans F. Palinoan, Carolus Patampang
19 February 2026

Original Research

 
Decolonising chaplaincy in the South African National Defence Force  
Hundzukani P. Khosa-Nkatini
19 February 2026

Original Research - Special Collection: Belhar40

 
Church unity and membership retention: Lessons from Lagos East Baptist Conference for South African ecumenical praxis  
Timothy O. Tijani, Priscilla Fiyinfoluwa Itopa, Fortunatus G.P. Alabi, Afolorunso O. Dairo
14 February 2026

Original Research

 
Of child’s obedience, parent’s honour and parental restraint: A contextual and ethical analysis of Ephesians 6:1–4  
Theodore U. Dickson, Innocentia N. Charles
12 February 2026

Original Research

 
Marriage beyond the grave – ‘Till Death Do Us Part’, marriage according to culture and Christianity  
Hundzukani P. Khosa-Nkatini
12 February 2026

Original Research

 
An apostolic enigma? Dispelling the incoherence of Second Clement through the patron–client frame  
Devin Arinder, Ernest van Eck
06 February 2026

Original Research

 
Developing an effective integral mission in South Sudan: A competency-based theological model  
David A. Okeny, Jerry Pillay
04 February 2026
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Press Release: New blog post: Open-access books on SDG 1

 
A new blog post from AOSIS features recently published open-access books focused on SDG 1: No poverty. These books cover a wide range of topics, offering valuable insights and contributing to the global dialogue on sustainable development. We also welcome new book proposals that align with the themes of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Read the blog  
Posted: 2026-02-25

Call for Papers: Belhar40. ‘HTS Theological Studies’ 2026 Special Collection

 

Submit your manuscript to the 2026 special collection titled ‘Belhar40’. Submissions open on 01 October 2025, with a deadline of 15 March 2026. Read full call.

 
Posted: 2026-02-11

Press Release: New blog post: Open-access books on SDG 8

 
A new blog post from AOSIS features recently published open-access books focused on SDG 8: Decent work and economic growth. These books cover a wide range of topics, offering valuable insights and contributing to the global dialogue on sustainable development. We also welcome new book proposals that align with the themes of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.  
Posted: 2026-01-30

Notification: Final Article Published in Special Collection!

 
The concluding article of our special collection, 'Black Theology and Africa: Liberation, Justice and the African Context', guest edited by Prof. Mogomme Alpheus Masoga and Prof. Luvuyo Ntombana, is now available! Explore ‘Black Theology in socio-economic-cultural-political context in South Africa during the period of the Government of National Unity’ by Olehile A. Buffel and delve into the final insights on the discourse related to Black Theology in the context of poverty in the South African context, where the majority of those who are poor are black. Read it here: Black Theology and Africa: Liberation, Justice and the African Context. Thank you for following along and enjoying the complete collection! If you are interested in launching a special collection, please contact special-issues@aosis.co.za.  
Posted: 2025-11-29 More...

Call for Papers: 2027 Special Collection – Hope, Reconciliation and Joy

 
AOSIS calls on all authors to participate in the HTS Theological Studies journal’s 2027 special collection: Hope, Reconciliation and Joy. Submissions open: 31 January 2026. Submissions deadline: 31 July 2026. Read the full call.  
Posted: 2025-11-17
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