International Journal of Biblical Research Studies (IJBRS)

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Author Guidelines

Authors are invited to make a submission to this journal. All submissions will be assessed by an editor to determine whether they meet the aims and scope of this journal. Those considered to be a good fit will be sent for peer review before determining whether they will be accepted or rejected.

Before making a submission, authors are responsible for obtaining permission to publish any material included with the submission, such as photos, documents and datasets. All authors identified on the submission must consent to be identified as an author. Where appropriate, research should be approved by an appropriate ethics committee in accordance with the legal requirements of the study's country.

An editor may desk reject a submission if it does not meet minimum standards of quality. Before submitting, please ensure that the study design and research argument are structured and articulated properly. The title should be concise and the abstract should be able to stand on its own. This will increase the likelihood of reviewers agreeing to review the paper. When you're satisfied that your submission meets this standard, please follow the checklist below to prepare your submission.

Submission Preparation Checklist

All submissions must meet the following requirements.

  • This submission meets the requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines.
  • This submission is original and not under consideration elsewhere.
  • All references have been checked for accuracy and completeness.
  • All tables and figures have been numbered and labelled.
  • Permission has been obtained to publish all photos, datasets, and other materials provided with this submission.

Scriptural Research Articles

All articles are original research papers advancing biblical knowledge across all disciplines, proceeding from a biblical frame of reference. A scriptural research paper presents original research that includes new findings. All academic papers in Biblical Research Studies Must include a Scriptural Review section. Word count: 3,000–8,000 words. Abstract: 150–250 words. Citation style: SBL/CIBREST.

Biblical Exegetical Papers

In-depth exegetical analysis of specific biblical texts using original languages, historical-grammatical, and faith-theological methods. Must include Scriptural Review. 
Word count: 3,000–8,000 words. Abstract: 150–250 words. Citation style: SBL/CIBREST.

Scriptural Review Articles

This type of academic paper examines relevant biblical texts to support the study. It provides an overview of existing revelatory knowledge. Articles that employ the Scriptural Review methodology as a research tool — reviewing, analysing, and applying biblical texts to address research problems 
across any academic discipline. Must follow the CIBREST Scriptural Review format. 
Word count: 3,000–8,000 words. Citation style: SBL/CIBREST.

Theo-theoretical Papers & Conceptual Framework

Papers proposing new biblical-theological theories, conceptual frameworks, or faith-based theoretical models applicable to any discipline. Must be grounded 
in Scripture. Word count: 3,000–8,000 words. Citation style: SBL/CIBREST.

Devotional & Spiritual Reflections

Scholarly devotional articles connecting biblical texts to spiritual formation, ministerial practice, and Christian living. These articles are accessible to pastor-scholars and ministers. Word count: 1,500–4,000 words. Citation style: SBL/CIBREST.

Book Reviews

Critical reviews of scholarly books in biblical studies, theology, and related disciplines. Reviews must evaluate the work from a biblical frame of reference. It is a short critical evaluation of a Christian book. This also includes biblical or canonical books (Genesis to Revelation). Word count: 500–1,500 words. Citation style: SBL/CIBREST.

Scripture-Governed Interdisciplinary Research Article

This type of biblical research paper covers the sciences, social sciences, medicine, engineering, technology (including Ai), arts, and humanities. All MUST be Scripture-governed. Word count: 3,000–8,000 words. Citation style: SBL/CIBREST.

Commissioned Paper or Work

This is a paper or piece of work that is formally requested by a person, institution, or organisation—church, school, journal, etc.—sponsor for a specific purpose. This may include a project, thesis, or dissertation, official report, academic contribution, new discovery,  biography, autobiography, etc. Every commissioned work or paper attracts a special fee.

Biblical Research Note

A Research Note is a short, focused academic publication that communicates a specific finding, insight, methodological innovation, theo-theoretical development, or preliminary result, especially a new discovery in a field, without the length and full structure of a standard research article. Word count: 1500–3,000 words. Citation style: SBL/CIBREST.

Scriptural Survey Paper

A Scriptural Survey Paper presents an original academic paper cross-referencing, gathering, and analysing biblical data to identify trends, patterns, themes, concepts, motifs, and correlations. Word count: 3,000–8,000 words. Citation style: SBL/CIBREST.

Scriptural Case Study Paper

A Scriptural Case Study Paper gives a detailed examination of a single case or instance. It explores and understands complex issues in depth. Word count: 3,000–8,000 words. Abstract: 150–250 words. Citation style: SBL/CIBREST.

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