Editorial Policies

The Journal of Baptist Studies is a fully peer-reviewed academic journal reflecting the best traditions of objective and critical scholarship in Baptist studies. The editors invite submissions from historians and other interested scholars on all aspects of Baptist history. Individuals desiring to submit their research to JBS should read the submissions policy.

Copyright: All material appearing in JBS is copyrighted and all rights are reserved. Individuals may download and print materials appearing in JBS for their own private educational use; otherwise, articles, essays, images, and all other materials located at the JBS web site cannot be duplicated or reproduced by any means (electronic or print) without prior written authorization from the editors.

Citation:  As with print media, any use of JBS materials for scholarly or other purposes should be properly documented. The following format should be used:

All references should contain the author’s name, title, and the name of the journal with the volume and year citations. Use of the URL (i.e., the journal’s web site address, located inside the angle brackets) is optional, but, if included, should retain the brackets.

Footnote  — James A. Patterson, “Alternative Theological Education in the Southern Baptist Convention: A Case Study of Mid-America Theological Seminary,” Journal of Baptist Studies 1 (2007) [http://www.baptiststudiesonline.com].

Bibliographic citation — Patterson, James A. ” Alternative Theological Education in the Southern Baptist Convention: A Case Study of Mid-America Seminary.” Journal of Baptist Studies 1 (2007) [http://www.baptiststudiesonline.com].