Journal of Moral Theology

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Moral Theology is an open-access, peer-reviewed, international scholarly journal focused on Catholic moral theology.

It features original articles on contemporary issues as well as our deeply rooted tradition of inquiry about the moral life.

In addition to articles in the field of moral theology, we also welcome theological treatments of related topics, including, but not limited to, philosophy, economics, political philosophy, psychology, and contemporary culture.

The journal is published semiannually in January and July, with special issues ordinarily published in April and October.

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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)

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
• Apc url
• License

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 does not charge a mandatory Article Processing Charge (APC). However, optional open access publication may incur fees based on the publisher’s policies.

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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.

• An Introduction to the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence

  Citation: 6

  Authors: Matthew J.

• Theological Foundations for Moral Artificial Intelligence

  Citation: 5

  Authors: Mark

• Artificial Intelligence and the Marginalization of the Poor

  Citation: 4

  Authors: Levi

• Artificial Intelligence and Moral Theology: A Conversation

  Citation: 3

  Authors: Brian Patrick, Matthew J., Levi, Brian, Noreen, Cory Andrew, Anselm, Paul, Marga, Andrea, Jordan Joseph

• Metaphysics, Meaning, and Morality: A Theological Reflection on AI

  Citation: 3

  Authors: Jordan Joseph

• Walking Apart and Walking Together: Indigenous Public Reception of the Papal Visit

  Citation: 2

  Authors: Jane

• Doing Theology and Theological Ethics in the Face of the Abuse Crisis (Complete Book)

  Citation: 2

  Authors: Daniel, James, Hans

• Can Lethal Autonomous Weapons Be Just?

  Citation: 2

  Authors: Noreen

• Encountering Artificial Intelligence: Ethical and Anthropological Investigations

  Citation: 2

  Authors:

• Missed Opportunities and Hope for Healing: Reflections of an Indigenous Catholic Priest–Interview with Fr. Daryold Winkler

  Citation: 2

  Authors: Jane, Doris, Daryold