HTS Theological Studies and Verbum et Ecclesia – the journals of the Faculty of Theology at the University of Pretoria: Historical overview and strategic planning
Year: 2008
Type: article
Abstract: This article celebrates the centenary of the University of Pretoria (UP) in 2008. The editors of Verbum et Ecclesia and HTS Theological Studies, the two theological journals associated with the Faculty of Theology at UP, reflect on the journals’ historical roots, editorial focuses, distinctive features, subscription and language statistics and on their’ contribution to support the academic study of theology and related disciplines. The Faculty of Theology was founded in 1917 and celebrated its ninetieth birthday in 2007. The origin of its journals dates back to 1943. This article discusses the challenges that academic journals face in South Africa and undertakes strategic planning for the future. A concluding addendum, consisting of statistical diagrams with regard to the journals’ profile during the last five years, illustrates the argument.
DOI: 10.4102/hts.v64i1.29
Authors: Dirk Human, Andries Van Aarde
Institution: University of Pretoria
Language: English
Subfield: History and Philosophy of Science
Field: Arts and Humanities
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $650
Funders: University of Notre Dame, Texas Christian University, King's College London, Australian Catholic University, University of Pretoria, Rijksuniversiteit Groningen, Universiteit van Amsterdam, Universität Wien, Inyuvesi Yakwazulu-Natali, Universiteit van die Vrystaat, University of Johannesburg, University of South Africa
OpenAlex ID: W2147352358