Patristic Theology (PT) publishes research that rigorously engages early Christian texts and the theological wisdom that inspired them. As an open-access, peer-reviewed journal, Patristic Theology benefits the larger academy by providing an important venue for the publication of patristic theological research of the highest quality. The journal is published through the McMaster Divinity College Press and the Centre for Patristics and Early Christianity (CPEC) at McMaster Divinity College. This research centre promotes the study of the texts and traditions of the mothers and fathers of the early church: their literature, theology, history, worship, and spirituality.

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  • Journal Submissions
    Patristic Theology welcomes all essays dedicated to the study of the texts and traditions of the mothers and fathers of the early church: their literature, theology, history, worship, and spirituality. Submissions are to be sent to ptjournal@mcmaster.ca and must adhere to the following guidelines:
    • Style and formatting that follows the Wipf & Stock guide (see here)
    • A word count between 2,000 and 10,000 words, including notes
    • An abstract and bibliography must be included
    • Submission will be sent in the .doc, docx, or .rtf file type
    • Essays must not include coding or tagging generated by programs such as Zotero or Endnote
    • To ensure a blind review process, remove all references to yourself and anonymize the file
    After submission, a response will be issued within ten business days confirming the reception of the submission. The decision to send the essay to peer-review will be made within one month of the initial submission. Reviewers will be asked to complete their review within two to three months. By submitting an essay to Patristic Theology, you indicate that the work is your own and that your essay is not under review elsewhere.
  • Editors and Editorial Board

    Senior Editors

    James R. Payton Jr., McMaster Divinity College
    Don Springer, McMaster Divinity College

    Associate Editor

    Kevin Clarke, Sacred Heart Major Seminary

    Editorial Board

    Paul Blowers, Milligan University
    Megan DeVore, Colorado Christian University
    Amy Brown Hughes, Gordon College
    John McGuckin, Oxford University
    Brian Shelton, Asbury University
    Clifton Ward, Covenant College
    Robin Darling Young, Catholic University of America

For more information, email us at ptjournal@mcmaster.ca. Learn more about the Centre for Patristics and Early Christianity.