Our Mission

To advance theological scholarship through rigorous peer review, promote interdisciplinary dialogue between theological disciplines, and provide a platform for emerging and established scholars to contribute to the global theological discourse.

Our Vision

To become a leading theological journal in Africa and beyond, bridging classical theological traditions with contemporary challenges, and fostering a community of scholars committed to academic excellence and spiritual formation.

Journal History

Hakmah Theological Journal was established in 2010 by Hakmah Theological College Kaltungo as a response to the growing need for a rigorous, peer-reviewed theological publication in Nigeria and the broader African context. Since its inception, the journal has published over 200 articles from scholars across Africa, Europe, and North America.

Scope & Coverage

The journal publishes original research in:

  • Systematic and Biblical Theology
  • Practical and Pastoral Theology
  • Church History and Historical Theology
  • Christian Ethics and Moral Philosophy
  • Interfaith Dialogue and Comparative Religion
  • Theological Education and Pedagogy
  • African Theology and Contextualization

Publication Ethics

The journal adheres to the highest standards of publication ethics, including:

  • Double-blind peer review process
  • Plagiarism detection and prevention
  • Conflict of interest disclosure
  • Ethical treatment of research subjects
  • Transparent editorial policies
  • Open access publishing

Indexing & Impact

Hakmah Theological Journal is indexed in:

  • ATLA Religion Database
  • Google Scholar
  • CrossRef (DOI registration)
  • African Journals Online (AJOL)
  • EBSCO Host

Publication Frequency

The journal is published bi-annually:

  • Volume 1: January - June
  • Volume 2: July - December

Special issues may be published occasionally on specific themes.

15+

Years of Publication

200+

Articles Published

50+

Peer Reviewers

20+

Countries Represented

Open Access Policy

Hakmah Theological Journal is committed to open access publishing. All articles are freely available online immediately upon publication, without subscription barriers. Authors retain copyright of their work under Creative Commons licenses (CC BY-NC 4.0), allowing for wide dissemination and use of scholarly content.

Benefits of Open Access: Increased visibility, wider readership, faster impact, and greater engagement with theological scholarship globally.