Focus and Scope

The annual journal “Ethica Theoretica Religio. International Studies in the Philosophy of Religion” (ETR) promotes studies in the philosophy of religion and its relations with ethics and metaphysics, with a special focus on interdisciplinary and interreligious dialogue. Our approach is both analytic and continental.

We foster a fruitful dialogue on the fundamental issues concerning religious experience and language, in its relations with the Divine, Transcendence, Otherness, nature, and the social context.

Today it is necessary to enhance a dialogical and communicative reason, capable of analyzing phenomena by showing their constitutive structure. Indeed, in the contemporary scenario we are confronted with an increasingly problematic polarization of the relationship between immanence and transcendence, between the public and private spheres. The religious sphere is either marginalized or espoused uncritically, thus resulting in intolerant fundamentalism. Therefore, the most pressing issues of our time must be addressed in the light of different insights and perspectives.

Our areas of interest are:
- Philosophy of religion in its broadest definition;
- History of the philosophy of religion;
- Theology;
- Ethics and the great religions;
- Religious studies;
- Philosophical anthropology and religion;
- Metaphysics and religion;
- Public sphere and religion;
- Religious pluralism;
- Religion and science;
- Aesthetics and religion.

Contributions are accepted in Italian, English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, German.

Section Policies

Articles

Open Submissions

Indexed

Peer Reviewed

Peer Review Process

We employ a double-blind review method, ensuring that each manuscript is assessed by at least two independent reviewers, selected based on their specific expertise. These experts are allotted four weeks to complete their evaluations.

Open Access Policy

ETR ensures immediate open access to its materials, adhering to the principle that providing free access to research for the public facilitates broader international knowledge exchange. This approach not only enhances visibility and collaboration across diverse research communities but also accelerates the pace of scientific discovery and innovation globally.

Archiving

ETR utilizes the LOCKSS system to create a distributed archiving system among participating libraries and permits those libraries to create permanent archives of the journal for purposes of preservation and restoration. More...

Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement

This document outlines our commitment to uphold high standards of ethical practices in publishing. We aim to ensure the integrity of our publications, foster trust among our readers, researchers, and contributors, and support the broader scientific dialogue.

1. Data Integrity and Reproducibility: At ETR, we hold data integrity and the ability to reproduce scientific results in the highest regard. Authors are required to provide access to the raw data associated with their manuscript for review purposes, if applicable. Data must be stored in appropriate public repositories so that other researchers can replicate the work and verify results. Our commitment to data transparency not only supports scientific validation but also enhances the credibility and reliability of the research we publish.

2. Ethical Use of Digital Technologies: ETR promotes the responsible use of digital technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI) and big data analytics, in the research process. Authors should ensure that the deployment of these technologies adheres to ethical

research standards, avoiding bias and maintaining transparency in their methodologies. We expect all computational methods used to be clearly described and justified within the manuscript to allow for critical assessment and reproducibility.

3. Plagiarism and Similarity Checks: ETR is committed to publishing original research. We use Turnitin, a leading plagiarism detection software, to check for textual similarities in submitted manuscripts. Turnitin scans billions of pages across the internet, including archived content, previously submitted papers, and a vast range of published material, to ensure the originality of each submitted manuscript. If a high level of similarity is found, the manuscript may be rejected or returned to the authors for modification. Final manuscripts will also be archived in the Turnitin database to safeguard future publication integrity.

4. Disclosure and Conflict of Interest: ETR requires all authors to disclose any potential sources of conflict of interest that might influence the results or interpretation of their manuscript. This includes, but is not limited to, financial interests such as patents, consultancies, and employment, as well as personal relationships or academic competition. Transparency about conflicts of interest is crucial to maintain the integrity of the scientific record.

5. Human and Animal Rights: For manuscripts involving human participants, or data derived from human subjects, authors must provide a statement confirming that their studies were conducted ethically and in accordance with the Helsinki Declaration. For studies involving animals, authors must ensure that the experimental procedures followed approved guidelines concerning the welfare of the animals and mention the approving body in the manuscript.

6. Authorship and Contributions: Authorship should accurately reflect individuals' contributions to the work and its reporting. All listed authors must have made a significant scientific contribution to the research and have approved the final version of the manuscript to be published. ETR encourages the submitting author to include the ORCiD identifier numbers of all authors when submitting a manuscript, as this enhances transparency and allows for proper attribution of work. Contributions from individuals who do not qualify as authors should be acknowledged appropriately.

7. Handling of Errors and Retractions: ETR takes responsibility for maintaining the integrity of the scientific record. Should significant errors or inaccuracies be identified in published work, we are committed to publishing corrections or retractions as necessary. Authors are obligated to notify the journal promptly if they discover errors that might affect the interpretation of data or information presented.

8. Review Process: All manuscripts submitted to ETR undergo a rigorous peer review process where they are assessed by independent experts for their scientific merit and integrity. Our double-blind review process ensures that reviews are fair, unbiased, and focused solely on the quality of the work submitted.

9. Data Sharing and Accessibility: ETR encourages authors to share their data and any supporting materials that can assist other researchers in replicating the work or extending the research findings. Data should be made accessible in a manner consistent with ethical considerations and privacy laws.

By adhering to these guidelines, ETR reaffirms its commitment to the highest standards of research ethics and publication integrity. We aim to contribute positively to the scientific community and ensure that our publications serve as trustworthy sources of scientific knowledge.

Publication Frequency

The journal ordinarily publishes one volume per year.