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| The AOSIS offices will be closed for the Republic of South Africa’s holiday season from 19 December 2025 and will reopen on 06 January 2026 at 08:00 AM Central Africa Time. The journal platform will remain accessible at all times, allowing you to submit your manuscript and provide any required input during the review stage (e.g., submitting your review or revisions) or finalisation stage (e.g., copyediting, proofreading). For urgent matters during this period, please contact the AOSIS Contact Centre. Please note that response times may be slightly delayed during the holiday period due to reduced staffing. We are grateful for the opportunity to work with you this year. Wishing you a joyful end to 2025 and a fresh start to 2026. | |
| Posted: 2025-12-01 | |
Notification: Final Article Published in Special Collection! |
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| 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: 2026 Special Collection – Hope, Reconciliation and Joy |
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| AOSIS calls on all authors to participate in the HTS Theological Studies journal’s 2026 special collection: Hope, Reconciliation and Joy. Submissions open: 31 January 2026. Submissions deadline: 30 April 2026. Read the full call. | |
| Posted: 2025-11-17 | |
Notification: Thank You, Volume 81 Reviewers! |
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We would like to recognize and thank the reviewers who helped ensure the high quality of the research published in Volume 81 of HTS Teologiese Studies/Theological Studies. Your contributions are invaluable! Your hard work not only improves the quality of the journal but also enriches the broader field of research. We hope to continue working with you in future volumes. |
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| Posted: 2025-11-06 | More... |
Website Update: AOSIS Transitioning to CRediT Authorship Taxonomy |
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Starting in November 2025, AOSIS will begin using CRediT (Contributor Roles Taxonomy) authorship contribution statements for all new submissions and acceptances. Published articles reflecting CRediT statements will appear from 2026. Guidance is available under the Author Guidelines: Formatting Requirements, and all contributions should be disclosed in the Authorship, Disclosure Statements, Copyright, and License Agreement Form (Cover Letter) at submission or the Authorship Change Request Form. Following these guidelines ensures transparency, accountability, and integrity in the publication process. |
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| Posted: 2025-11-05 |
Notification: Holiday Notice: Platform Remains Accessible| More Announcements... |