Social Compass – International Journal of the Social Sciences of Religion
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A Leading Journal in the Social Sciences of Religion
Social Compass is a bilingual (French/English) academic journal specializing in the social sciences of religion and spirituality. Since its founding in 1953, it has published original research and review articles by authors from around the world, combining scientific rigor with relevance to current debates. Hosted by the IACCHOS Institute, the journal promotes interdisciplinary approaches to better understand religious dynamics on a global scale.
Social Compass is intended for researchers, professionals, and students with an interest in the social sciences of religion and spirituality.
A Bilingual Journal Rooted in Current Scientific Debates
The journal is published quarterly. Each volume includes :
- Thematic issues in collaboration with invited experts,
- Freely submitted articles (Varia),
- And, every two years, a special issue featuring plenary lectures from the Congrès de la SISR (Société internationale de sociologie de la religion), a partner of the journal since 1989.
Editorial Team
Editor-in-Chief : Olivier Servais
Managing Editor : Caroline Sappia
Associate Editor : Thibault Fontanari
Articles are published following a double-blind peer review process and approval by the Editorial Board.
Access the Journal
The journal is available by subscription via the publisher's website (SAGE Journals). UCLouvain members can access it free of charge through the university library website.