About the Journal

AIMS AND SCOPE

Studia Theologica Transsylvaniensia (StThTr) publishes original research articles and critical book reviews in theology. It aims to advance high-quality theological scholarship and to foster ecumenical and interdisciplinary academic dialogue.

The journal primarily welcomes submissions in biblical studies, patristics, church history, canon law, systematic theology, and practical theology. It also considers contributions from related disciplines, particularly religious studies, philosophy, and history, provided that they engage substantively with theological questions within the journal’s scope.

Submissions should articulate a clear research question, demonstrate appropriate methodological rigour, and fall within the journal’s scholarly scope. The journal also publishes critical reviews of recent scholarly books and other publications relevant to theology and related fields.

SECTIONS

Research Articles

  • Original research articles submitted for peer review in biblical studies, patristics, church history, canon law, systematic theology, practical theology, and related disciplines, where these make a substantive contribution to theological research.

Book Reviews

  • Critical reviews of recent scholarly publications of significance for theology and related disciplines.

LANGUAGE

The journal accepts manuscripts in Hungarian and English.

To support international scholarly visibility, all articles published since 2021 have included an English title, abstract, and keywords.

The journal’s language policy reflects a dual commitment to international scholarly visibility and to serving the Hungarian-speaking academic community.

In earlier volumes, contributions were published not only in Hungarian and English, but also in German, Italian, and Romanian.

PUBLICATION FREQUENCY

The journal is currently published annually, with one issue appearing each December. This publication schedule has been in effect since 2022.

The publication frequency of earlier volumes may have varied; detailed information is available in the Archive.

PUBLISHER AND INSTITUTIONAL BACKGROUND

Publisher

Journal Owner

Partner Institution

Further details on the journal’s institutional background and governance are available on the Ownership and Management page.

READERSHIP

The journal is intended for scholars, university teachers, doctoral students, and advanced students in theology and related disciplines, as well as for a wider academic readership interested in theological research.

BRIEF HISTORY OF THE JOURNAL

Studia Theologica Transsylvaniensia was founded in 2000. From its inception, it has served as a forum for theological scholarship in Transylvania and in the wider Hungarian-speaking academic community, while gradually expanding its international reach.

Publishers

  • Between 2000 and 2017, the journal was published by the Theological College of Alba Iulia.
  • Between 2018 and 2021, it was jointly published by the Szent István Társulat (Budapest) and Verbum Publishing House (Cluj-Napoca).
  • Between 2022 and 2024, publishing responsibilities were assumed by Jel Publishing House (Budapest).
  • Since 2025, the journal has been published by L’Harmattan Publishing House (Budapest).