Special Issue for Theology in Entanglement with Ecology and the Environment

Themes include, but are not limited to:

Eco-Theology · Blue Theology · Green Theology · Environmental Theology
Climate Justice · Sacred Ecology · Sustainability · Biodiversity
Eco-Spirituality · Planetary Hope · Stewardship · Indigenous Wisdom
Anthropocene · Philosophy · Ritual & Liturgy · Scripture & Tradition
Hermeneutics · Law & Jurisprudence · Education & Pedagogy · Ethics & Morality

Introduction

The accelerating ecological crisis has become one of the most profound challenges confronting humanity in the twenty-first century. Climate change, environmental degradation, biodiversity loss, and the disruption of planetary systems compel renewed theological reflection on humanity’s relationship with the Earth, non-human life, and future generations. These challenges are not merely technical or political; they are deeply moral, spiritual, and existential, calling into question dominant anthropologies, cosmologies, and ethical frameworks.

This Special Issue on Theology in Entanglement with Ecology and the Environment invites scholarly contributions that critically explore how theological traditions, concepts, practices, and narratives engage ecological realities. We seek to examine theology not as an isolated doctrinal system, but as a living discourse intertwined with environmental ethics, ecological sciences, indigenous knowledge systems, social justice movements, and educational practices.

We particularly welcome interdisciplinary and cross-cultural approaches that bring theology into dialogue with environmental humanities, philosophy, law, pedagogy, ritual studies, and public discourse. Contributions may draw on scriptural traditions, historical theologies, contemporary eco-theological movements, or comparative and interreligious perspectives, addressing both local ecological contexts and global environmental challenges.

Thematic Areas

Submissions may address (but are not limited to) the following thematic clusters:

Theology, Scripture, and Ecological Interpretation

  • Eco-theological readings of sacred texts

  • Theology of creation, nature, and the cosmos

  • Hermeneutics of ecology and environmental meaning

  • Tradition, revelation, and environmental responsibility

Philosophy, Ethics, and Ecological Thought

  • Environmental ethics and moral theology

  • Anthropocene theology and philosophical anthropology

  • Justice, responsibility, and intergenerational ethics

  • Law, jurisprudence, and theological perspectives on environmental governance

Ritual, Spirituality, and Lived Ecology

  • Eco-spirituality and ecological practices

  • Ritual, liturgy, and environmental consciousness

  • Indigenous wisdom and theological learning

  • Sacred spaces, landscapes, and ecological belonging

Education, Pedagogy, and Public Engagement

  • Environmental theology in education and pedagogy

  • Religious education and ecological literacy

  • Theology, sustainability, and transformative learning

  • Public theology and ecological activism

Comparative, Interreligious, and Global Perspectives

  • Comparative eco-theologies across religious traditions

  • Religion, ecology, and intercultural dialogue

  • Global South perspectives and local ecological theologies

  • Theology, science, and environmental humanities

Types of Submissions

We welcome the following types of contributions:

  • Extended Thesis and Dissertation Summaries (approx. 2,000–3,000 words)

  • Full Research Articles (approx. 6,000–7,000 words)

  • Review Articles / Critical Essays (approx. 1,500–3,000 words)

All submissions undergo rigorous editorial screening and single- or double-blind peer review.

Important Dates

  • Submission Deadline: 15 January 2026

  • Notification of Acceptance: Rolling basis

  • Publication of the Special Issue: February 2026

About the Journal

Dissertia Research Reviews (DRR) is a peer-reviewed, multidisciplinary journal dedicated to innovative scholarship in the Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences. DRR places particular emphasis on interdisciplinary research, comparative perspectives, and the visibility of graduate and early-career scholarship alongside established academic voices. The journal actively promotes global, multilingual, and methodologically diverse contributions.

Submissions can be made directly through our platform:
https://dissertia.ai/journal