CFP for Journal of Religion, Media and Digital Culture

The Journal of Religion, Media and Digital Culture (JRMDC) is an online, open-access, peer-reviewed publication founded in January 2012. JRMDC will publish two issues in 2013, and we invite submissions on any relevant topic to be received by the following deadlines: APRIL 15th 2013 and AUGUST 31st 2013.

JRMDC invites submissions from all academic disciplines in the arts, humanities and social sciences, including but not limited to sociology, anthropology, media studies and theology. Publications will address intersections between religion, media and culture, with a particular but not exclusive focus on digital technologies. Studies of any religious tradition will be considered.

Journal articles should be between 5000 and 9000 words in length, including a 300-word abstract. JRMDC also publishes research reports of 3000 to 5000 words in length, including a 300-word abstract. Authors interested in submitting a book review (500-1000 words) or review article (2500-3500 words) should contact JRMDC in advance to ensure that the titles selected are relevant to the interests of the journal.

All submissions should be formatted according to the Chicago Manual of Style and accompanied by a brief biographical statement including the author’s name, title, contact details, affiliation (if applicable), major recent publications and research interests.

Submissions should be emailed to the Editor, Dr Tim Hutchings, using the address below. Dr Hutchings is happy to discuss article outlines with prospective authors.

Journal URL: www.jrmdc.com

Guidelines for Authors: http://jrmdc.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/JRMDC-Guidelines.pdf

Contact for queries and submissions: tim.hutchings@open.ac.uk