About the Journal

The Journal of Religious, Literature and Cultural Studies (JORLCS) is an open-access, peer-reviewed scholarly journal dedicated to exploring the dynamic intersections between religion, literature, and cultural studies. The journal provides an interdisciplinary platform for original research, critical reviews, and theoretical contributions that examine how religious beliefs, traditions, and ideologies shape—and are shaped by—literary expression and cultural contexts.

JORLCS welcomes contributions from scholars, researchers, and writers across the humanities and social sciences. It focuses on themes such as the portrayal of religion in literature and the arts, the cultural impact of religious philosophies, comparative cultural studies within religious frameworks, and the literary representation of religious conflicts, exchanges, and secular-religious interactions.

The journal emphasizes the evolving role of religion in influencing language, narrative techniques, and cultural identities across different historical periods and regions. It encourages global scholarly dialogue and aims to bridge diverse academic perspectives through collaborative and inclusive research.

Focus and Scope:

  • The influence of religious traditions on literary forms and cultural practices

  • The cultural impact of religious philosophies and ideologies

  • Comparative religious and cultural studies

  • Secular and religious interactions in literature

  • Literary depictions of interreligious conflict, harmony, and transformation

Open Access Policy:
JORLCS is committed to the principles of open access. All published content is freely available to readers worldwide without subscription or payment, fostering knowledge sharing and academic collaboration.

Archiving:
The journal is committed to long-term preservation and digital archiving of its content and may be included in LOCKSS or CLOCKSS systems.

Copyright Notice:
Authors retain copyright of their published work and grant JORLCS the right of first publication. All articles are published under a Creative Commons license that permits sharing and adaptation with proper attribution.

Sponsorship and History:
JORLCS is supported by a team of scholars passionate about interdisciplinary research and committed to advancing understanding in the fields of religion, literature, and culture. The journal's mission is to contribute to ongoing academic discussions and societal reflection on these intertwined domains.

Privacy Statement:
The journal respects the privacy of its contributors and readers. Any personal information collected during the submission or review process is used solely for the stated purposes of the journal and will not be shared with third parties.