HTS Teologiese Studies / Theological Studies

Aims & Scope

HTS Teologiese Studies/Theological Studies (HTS) 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 rigor of the methodology and conclusions reported.

Metrics & Ranking

Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ)
• Web of Science

Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Arts and Humanities, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

Licensing & Copyright

This journal operates under an Open Access model. Articles are freely accessible to the public immediately upon publication. The content is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), allowing users to share and adapt the work with proper attribution.

Copyright remains with the author(s), and no permission is required for non-commercial use, provided the original source is cited.

Policy Links

This section provides access to essential policy documents, guidelines, and resources related to the journal’s publication and submission processes.

• Aims scope
• Homepage
• Oa statement
• Author instructions
• License terms
• Review url
• Board url
• Copyright url
• Plagiarism url
• Preservation url
• Apc url
• License

Plagiarism Policy

This journal follows a plagiarism policy. All submitted manuscripts are screened using reliable plagiarism detection software to ensure originality and academic integrity. Authors are responsible for proper citation and acknowledgment of all sources, and any form of plagiarism, including self-plagiarism, will not be tolerated.

For more details, please refer to our official: Plagiarism Policy.

APC Details

The journal’s Article Processing Charge (APC) policies support open access publishing in Arts and Humanities, ensuring accessibility and quality in research dissemination.

This journal requires an Article Processing Charge (APC) to support open access publishing, covering peer review, editing, and distribution. The current APC is 13,904.00 ZAR. Learn more.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Models of disability: A brief overview

  Citation: 168

  Authors: Marno, Rantoa

• The <i>Laos tou Theou</i> – an orthodox view of the ‘people of God’

  Citation: 90

  Authors: Angelo

• The concept of diseases and health care in African traditional religion in Ghana

  Citation: 65

  Authors: Peter

• The study of Islamic teachings in education: With an emphasis on behavioural gentleness

  Citation: 65

  Authors: Harikumar, Sulieman Ibraheem Shelash, Iskandar, Susilo H., Ammar Abdel Amir, Zarina

• Religious capital and job engagement among Malaysian Muslim nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic

  Citation: 63

  Authors: Hamid, Sulieman, Hoang, Ibrahim, Samar

• Religion and culture: Revisiting a close relative

  Citation: 55

  Authors: Jaco

• Evaluation of the role of Islamic lifestyle in communication skills of Muslim couples

  Citation: 50

  Authors: Ahmad, Andrés A., Sulieman I.S., Ngakan Ketut Acwin, Iskandar, Harikumar, Muhammad M., Denok

• Religious behaviours and commitment among Muslim healthcare workers in Malaysia

  Citation: 45

  Authors: Muhammad, Shadia, Ngakan K.A., Sulieman, Abduladheem, Iskandar, Harikumar, Denok

• Gender inequality: The problem of harmful, patriarchal, traditional and cultural gender practices in the church

  Citation: 40

  Authors: Hannelie J.

• The Colonisation of South Africa: A unique case

  Citation: 38

  Authors: Erna, Willem H.