Call for papers: St John Henry Newman: His Life and Theological Legacy
The topic of the issue: St John Henry Newman: His Life and Theological Legacy
Editors of the volume: Jan Kłos, Piotr Cebula, Antoni Nadbrzeżny
1. Explanation of the Topic
The declaration of St John Henry Newman (1801–1890) as a Doctor of the Church by Pope Leo XIV on 1 November 2025 was received with joy and hope. This event has provided an opportunity to renew reflection on the life, spirituality, and intellectual legacy of this eminent English theologian, philosopher, and priest. The life and work of Cardinal Newman constitute a remarkable synthesis of faith and reason, while the depth of his teaching and his holiness continue to inspire people throughout the world. His unique path of intellectual and spiritual growth, together with the evangelical and humanistic sensitivity expressed in his writings and ministry, has become the subject of specialized scholarly research and has served as a foundation for a Christian personalist vision of the university.
We invite submissions of articles addressing various aspects of the life and thought of St John Henry Newman, especially in the context of contemporary cultural, social, and religious transformations. Contributions offering innovative interpretations of his theological, philosophical, and pastoral views are particularly encouraged, with an emphasis on their continuing relevance and evangelical humanism.
2. Deadlines and Conditions
- Articles must be written in English
- Detailed guidelines for authors: https://czasopisma.kul.pl/vv/about/submissions
- Deadline for submission of manuscripts for peer review: 31 July 2026
- Manuscripts should be submitted via the journal’s website: https://czasopisma.kul.pl/vv/
- Publication date of the issue: December 2026
3. Why Publish in the Verbum Vitae Quarterly?
The quarterly Verbum Vitae is currently one of the three highest-ranked theological journals in Poland. It is classified as Q1 in Religious Studies according to the SCImago Journal & Country Rank. Moreover, Verbum Vitae is indexed in major scholarly databases, including Scopus, Web of Science, DOAJ, ATLA, and EBSCO. The latter three platforms provide full-text PDF access to all articles published in the journal through university libraries worldwide. This makes Verbum Vitae an especially effective venue for scholars seeking to participate in international academic discourse.
