Theology Matters: Journal of Leadership in Church & Society

About the Academic Journal

The Office of Academic Affairs is thrilled to announce the inaugural edition of the Theology Matters: Journal of Leadership in Church and Society. This is your exclusive invitation to view the scholarly works of our esteemed journal dedicated to exploring and advancing theological understanding of leadership in church and society.

Also, if you would like to contribute articles for the journal, your requests for publication can be sent to jdsjournal@jakesdivinity.org or complete the Call for Papers section below.

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CALL FOR PAPERS

Theology Matters: Journal of Leadership in Church and Society is an open access, peer-reviewed journal that will publish articles in all areas of humanities, arts and social sciences that have a bearing on the church and society. The journal seeks to promote interdisciplinary studies in all the groves of academe that investigate critical issues in the church and society at large.

The editorial board encourages submissions from all disciplines for articles that:

advance the commitment of Jakes Divinity School to integrating faith, scholarship, and integrity of the practice of ministry
reveal the latest theological and scientific advancement in ecclesiastical higher education.
Show evidence of kaleidoscopic, interdisciplinary approach to ideas impacting the church and society.

This is your opportunity to contribute to the ongoing dialogue on leadership within the context of the church and broader society.

Submit Your Journal Entries

Submission

Please review the submission guidelines below and consider submitting an abstract not exceeding 250 words. Proofread your abstract for content and grammar. Submissions must be originals not published previously or be under consideration for publication while being evaluated for this Journal.

Submit an abstract by sending it to jdsjournal@jakesdivinity.org. Authors will be notified about the status of their submissions as soon as the review process is complete.

Important Dates

Fall Submissions

Abstract Submission Deadline: Aug 30

Final Manuscript Due: September 4

Spring Submissions

Abstract Submission Deadline: Dec 15

Final Manuscript Due: Jan 15

Note: These deadlines will not be extended.

Theology Matters: Journal of Leadership in Church & Society

About the Academic Journal

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CALL FOR PAPERS

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A Biblical Perspective of Worship from the Old and New Testament

This course will explore theological and biblical principles of worship from the Old and New Testaments. Students will learn a foundational theological perspective of worship that can be applied to their worship practices.

Leading Creatives, Managing Expectations

This course will explore the complexities of leading those who function as creative workers in worship, music, and the arts. This course will also equip students to develop strategies for managing and communicating effectively with those that they lead.

Songwriting 101
Writing for Worship

This course will explore techniques, theories, and strategies for composing for worship moments. Students will be able to develop writing techniques and even aspiring writers will be able to learn the basic theory of songwriting.

Creative Balance
Taking Care of Your Mental, Physical, and Spiritual self as a Worship Leader

This course will explore strategies for building healthy habits of mental, physical, and spiritual balance. Students will also receive biblical instruction pertaining to maintaining proper balance for the body, mind, and soul.

Building Effective Networks & Teams

This course will explore how to build effective creative networks within your music teams to foster fellowship and greater unity. This course will also help leaders develop stronger communication and leadership strategies when dealing with diverse teams.

Leadership From the Stage to the Pew

This course will explore how to effectively foster a multi-generational worship team as well as how to lead, strategize, and impact congregations that are multi-generational. Students will receive relevant and practical tools that will influence how they approach leading congregations of any size.

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