Practical Theology

Practical Theology

Practical Theology

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Number of Volumes 3
Number of Issues 5
Number of Articles 51
Number of Contributors 66
Article View 45784
PDF Download 22,519
View Per Article 897.73
PDF Download Per Article 441.55
Number of Submissions 128
Accepted Submissions 52
Acceptance Rate 41

Call for Papers – Practical Theology Journal

Dear Researchers,

The Journal of Practical Theology at the International University of Islamic Denominations — as the first journal of practical theology with interdisciplinary specialized focuses in Iran — invites academics and researchers to submit their original articles through the journal’s online system, focusing on the following areas:

Research Topics

  1. Theology and Politics
  2. Theology and Psychology
  3. Theology and Sociology
  4. Theology and Environment
  5. Theology and Ethics
  6. Theology and Health
  7. Theology and the Meaning of Life
  8. Theology and Economics
  9. Theology and Education
  10. Theology and Social Rights
  11. Theology and Management

Submission Requirements

Authors must fully comply with the Journal Guidelines and submit the following signed documents:

  • Article Originality Commitment
  • Conflict of Interest Form
  • Article Similarity Report (from Samim Noor System)

Download Originality Commitment | Download Conflict of Interest Form

Journal Email: practicaltheology@mazaheb.ac.ir

Journal Information

Field Details
Journal Title Practical Theology
Publication Frequency / Start Date Biannual (2 issues/year) / September 2024
Type of Publication Electronic
Language of Articles / Abstracts Persian / Persian & English
Electronic ISSN 3060-7752
Journal's Scientific Rank and Credibility

According to the 2025 ranking by the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology's Journal Commission, this journal has been ranked "C".
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Type of Articles Research Articles
Owner & Publisher International University of Islamic Denominations
Managing Director Seyed Abbas Saleh Shariati
Editor-in-Chief MohammadJavad Shams
Full-Text Access Open Access – Free PDF download
Review Type Double-Blind Peer Review
Plagiarism Detection Samim Noor System & other databases
Website practicaltheology.mazaheb.ac.ir
Address Tehran – Enghelab St. – South Palestine St. – Shahid Mehrdad Ravanmehr St. – No. 3 – Islamic Denominations University – Office of Scientific Journals
Ethical Principles Adheres to COPE guidelines and Iran’s anti-fraud law in scientific publications.
Most Visited Articles
Cognitive Sciences Towards Practical Theology
An Inquiry into the Concept of Meditation in Hinduism and Islam
The Position of Humanity in Islamic Environmental Theology: Caliph or Servant?
Compassion (Shafaqa) Toward Creation as a Sufi Principle in Protecting the Environment (Living Beings)
The Jurisprudential Ruling on Non-Muslims Entering Muslim Religious Sites and Its Implications for Religious Tourism: Challenges and Solutions
The Eightfold Principles and Rules of Practical Conduct from the Perspective of Junayd al-Baghdadi
The role of religion and spirituality in divorce and its causes: A narrative review
The requirements and solutions of practical theology to facing contemporary challenges
Current Issue: Volume 3, Issue 1, October 2026, Pages 5-284 

Publication Information

Publisher
International University of Islamic Denominations
Director-in-Charge
Seyed Abbas Saleh Shariati
Editor-in-Chief
Mohammad Javad Shams
Assistant Editor
Masoud Shavarani
Editorial Board
Ahmad Pashazanoos
Ghodratollah Khayatian
Saeed Rahimian
Hamed Rostami Najafabadi
Mahdi Rahbar
Atefeh Zarsazan Khorasani
Mojtaba Zarvani
Ali Fath Taheri
International Editorial Board
Johannes Niehoff
Frequency
Semiannual
Print ISSN
3092-6246
Online ISSN
3060-7752

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