Information For Authors

Interested in submitting to this journal? We recommend that you review the About the Journal page for the journal's section policies, as well as the Author Guidelines. Authors need to register with the journal prior to submitting or, if already registered, can simply log in and begin the five-step process.

The Theology, Education, and Social Sciences Journal in the Black Church Context (TESS) accepts submissions across three distinct paths. Please ensure your manuscript follows the citation style corresponding to your discipline:

1. Theology and Practical Theology Submissions: Must strictly follow the Chicago Manual of Style (Notes and Bibliography system).
2. Education and Social Sciences Submissions: Must strictly follow the APA Style Manual (7th Edition).

Manuscript Formatting:
- File Format: All submissions must be uploaded as a Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) file. PDFs are not accepted for initial submission.
- Length: Original research articles should be between 5,000 and 8,000 words. Field and pastoral essays should be between 1,500 and 3,000 words.
- Typography: Use 12-point Times New Roman font, double-spaced throughout, with 1-inch margins.
- Abstract: Include an abstract of no more than 250 words and 4–6 keywords.

Ensuring a Blind Review:
Because TESS utilizes a rigorous double-blind peer review process, authors must remove all identifying information from the manuscript file prior to submission. Delete author names, institutional affiliations, and acknowledgments from the text. Check the file properties in Microsoft Word and remove personal metadata before uploading.