Missionalia

Aims & Scope

Missionalia is the journal of the Southern African Missiological Society (SAMS).

It is published three times a year (April, August and November).

Articles and book reviews published in the journal do not necessarily reflect the views of the Editorial, or the Editorial Board, or of SAMS.

Manuscripts submitted for publication are assessed by a panel of referees, and the decision to publish is dependent on their reports.

As a SAPSE-accredited journal Missionalia publishes research articles that contribute new knowledge to the field of Missiology.

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 requires an Article Processing Charge (APC) to support open access publishing, covering peer review, editing, and distribution. The current APC is 5,000.00 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.

• Critical reflections on polygamy in the African Christian context

  Citation: 25

  Authors: Elijah M

• A theological perspective on migrants and migration focussing on the Southern African Development Community (SADC)

  Citation: 12

  Authors: Nico A

• A network society, social media, migration and mission

  Citation: 9

  Authors: Cornelius J.P. (Nelus)

• Without a voice, with a violated body: Re-reading Judges 19 to challenge gender violence in sacred texts

  Citation: 8

  Authors: Madipoane J.

• Forced removals and migration: a theology of resistance and liberation in South Africa

  Citation: 6

  Authors: Selaelo T

• Mission as theological education: Is Christian mission history coming full circle? A German-South African case study

  Citation: 6

  Authors: Willem

• Overcoming theological voicelessness in the new millennium

  Citation: 3

  Authors: J.N.J. (Klippies)

• The “Native Experiment”: the formation of the Bantu Presbyterian Church and the defects of faith transplanted on African soil

  Citation: 3

  Authors: Vuyani S

• The voicelessness of theology and religious studies in contemporary Africa: Who is to blame and what has to be done? Setting a new agenda

  Citation: 3

  Authors: James N.

• Believing in the future Missiology’s future prospects

  Citation: 3

  Authors: Nelus