RERUM: Journal of Biblical Practice (e-ISSN: 2808-1455) is a peer-reviewed theological journal that emphasizes a Biblical-practical perspective as the foundation for scholarly inquiry. The journal serves as an academic forum for the dissemination of multidisciplinary research, particularly within the fields of theology and Christian ministry. It is published by the Institute for Research and Community Service (IRCS) of Sekolah Tinggi Teologi Moriah.
In accordance with the Decree of the Director General of Higher Education, Research, and Technology, Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology of the Republic of Indonesia (No. 177/E/KPT/2024) concerning the Accreditation Ranking of Scientific Journals (Period II, 2024), RERUM: Journal of Biblical Practice has been awarded a Sinta 4 accreditation. This recognition reflects the journal’s commitment to maintaining standards of academic quality, editorial integrity, and scholarly contribution within the national research landscape.
The journal’s focus and scope encompass key areas within applied and practical theology. It publishes scholarly articles related to Christian religious education, pastoral theology, Christian leadership, missiology, and church management. The journal encourages contributions that integrate biblical foundations with practical applications, aiming to bridge the gap between theological reflection and ministerial practice. Interdisciplinary approaches that engage with social, cultural, and educational dimensions of Christian ministry are particularly welcomed.
RERUM: Journal of Biblical Practice is published biannually, with two issues released each year in April and October. All submitted manuscripts undergo a rigorous peer-review process to ensure their originality, scholarly merit, and relevance to the journal’s focus and scope. Through its publications, the journal aspires to serve as a credible and influential platform for scholars, practitioners, and theologians engaged in the development of biblical and practical theology.
As part of the submission process, authors are required to check off their submission's compliance with all of the following items, and submissions may be returned to authors that do not adhere to these guidelines.
The submission has not been previously published, nor is it before another journal for consideration (or an explanation has been provided in Comments to the Editor).
The submission file is in OpenOffice, Microsoft Word, or RTF document file format.
Where available, URLs for the references have been provided.
The text is single-spaced; uses a 12-point font; employs italics, rather than underlining (except with URL addresses); and all illustrations, figures, and tables are placed within the text at the appropriate points, rather than at the end.
The text adheres to the stylistic and bibliographic requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines.
Author Guidelines
The paper sent to our redaction will be considered for publication if it meets the following criteria:
It is scientific and focused on reviews of related problems in theology and Chritianity studies. Besides, it must be original and based on research and contributive literature review for the development of Christianity studies.
Articles should be original, research-based, unpublished, and not under review for possible publication in other journals.
It consists of the title, author’s name, institution, email address, abstract, key words, content, and references.
The title must be clear, precise, and no more than 14 words.
The author does not need to include the academic title.
The manuscript should be typed in MS document format with Cambria, size 12 pts, one and a half spaces, on A4 paper, roughly 4.500 to 7.000 words.
All submissions must include a 75–200 word abstract and 3-5 keywords. The abstract of research paper should contain the following: title, purpose, method, and research findings. Meanwhile, the abstract of a non-research paper includes a title, purpose, and discussion.
It must be typed in Microsoft Word with RTF (Rich Text Format) or Doc (Word Document) and sent to the redaction via online submissions using file attachment.
The paper will be reviewed and edited without changing any substantial content.
The author of the rejected paper will be notified via email.
Bibliographical references must be noted in footnotes and bibliography according to RERUM JOURNALstyle.
Bibliographical Example: Morris, Leon. New Testament Theology. Grand Rapids, Michigan: Zondervan Academic, 1990.
