Submissions
The Other Journal welcomes the submission of critical essays, reviews, creative writing, and visual or performance art that encounter life through the lens of theology and culture; we seek pieces that consider the interaction of faith with contemporary life, art, politics, sexuality, technology, economics, and social justice. We are particularly interested in works which present creative, alternative views that may otherwise fall outside the margins of mainstream narratives. And although we primarily focus on perspectives within the Christian tradition, we invite dialogue with all who are interested in exploring the ongoing role of faith and spirituality in the world.
Content
The Other Journal addresses a new theme in each issue. We select content that is thematically relevant, imaginative, well-researched, and of first-rate quality. If you are interested in contributing, please read our issue-specific themes below and browse our archives for a better sense of the content that we accept.
Upcoming Issue Deadlines
If you would like to pitch an idea to our editors that addresses one of our issue topics, please e-mail us at submissions@theotherjournal.com. You may also e-mail us about writing that is beyond the scope of our issue descriptions, especially writing that seeks to respond directly to current cultural events or a broader ethos. If you are e-mailing us a submission, first read the Style and Format and Submission Procedures sections.
Summer 2012: The Prayer Issue
Due May 1, 2012
Our twenty-first issue will explore the Christian practice of prayer. We are particularly interested in pieces that bypass saccharine depictions of prayer by rendering a conception of prayer that is thoughtful, imaginative, and radical. We are excited to publish a wide diversity of responses to this theme, but for readers interested in more direction concerning possible article topics, we suggest addressing the following kinds of questions: how do we pray as activists? How might prayer more carefully inform our theological relationship to culture? What are those liturgies–secular or otherwise–that foster prayerful spaces and create the virtues necessary for Christian prayer?
(Issue Prompts for the following will be coming soon…)
Autumn 2013: The Marxism Issue
Due: August 31, 2012
Spring 2013: The Body Issue
Due: January 1, 2013
Summer 2013: The Geography Issue
Due: May 1, 2013
Autumn 2013: The Trauma Issue
Due: August 31, 2013
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