International Journal of Biblical Research Studies (IJBRS):
A Publication Guide for Authors

ABOUT IJBRS: AN OVERVIEW

The International Journal of Biblical Research Studies (IJBRS) is an online, open-access academic journal with the ISSN 3092-8885, published by the ChristoPress Institute of Biblical Research Studies and Theological Education, aiming to strengthen the link between academic research and the church. It is a non-profit research outlet to make scholarly research more open, accessible, and reusable. We build and support open-source, open-data services, etc. It is mainly designed for “Pastor Research Scholars.”

The International Journal of Biblical Research Studies is an international peer-reviewed biblical research journal that focuses on Scriptures. The journal is set to break down traditional barriers of applying secular approaches to life, growth, development, and spiritual concepts. IJBRS is at the cutting edge of publishing divine revelation to expand the frontiers of knowledge in biblical research studies and biblical application to all fields of human endeavours. Its primary audience is biblical research scholars, students, and ministers of God in all disciplines. It is a digital journal operated by ChristoPress Research Hub Limited and ChristoPress Institute of Biblical Research Studies and Theological Education (CIBREST). The editorial team draws participants from across the globe as editors, essayists, and reviewers. IJBRS is published three times a year online at ChristoPress website in PDF format. It is also accessible in full text through the Zenodo Database, Research Gate, Google Scholars, etc. Readers are free to use it and circulate it in digital form without further permission, but they must acknowledge the source and may not change the content.

AIMS

International Journal of Biblical Research Studies aims to publish original research papers on Biblical Research Studies and on any other disciplines, including sciences, arts, businesses, etc., which MUST be from a biblical frame of mind. The Journal’s major aim is to make the Bible the main “textbook” for all disciplines, primary source for all research papers, and ultimate authority in all matters of doctrine, faith, theory, and practice.

Scope: IJBRS focuses on publishing scholarly articles in the field of biblical research studies and other fields, such as biblical studies, theological studies, biblical educational studies, sciences, and arts/humanities, which are biblically grounded. It is a multidimensional and multidisciplinary journal with a biblical mind – all papers are written from the biblical frame of mind.

Access: The journal operates on an open-access model, making its content freely available to readers.

Publisher: ChristoPress Institute of Biblical Research and Theological Education (CIBREST), based in Nigeria, is responsible for the publication of IJBRS.

ISSN: The journal is registered with the International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) 3092-8885, indicating its recognition in the global academic community (see ISSN Portal)

Authors should send their submission to the editor of IJBRS by email: editorijbrs2025@gmail.com on or before the deadline. We will publish the selected papers that successfully pass the peer-review process. All authors will be duly notified of the outcome of their submission. In this journal, SCRIPTURAL REVIEW is preferred to LITERATURE REVIEW. Although both can be used in your research papers, SCRIPTURAL REVIEW is sine qua non. This journal publishes triannually – three times in a year – i.e. three issues per volume, and one volume per year. It publishes in April, August, and December every year. Only articles submitted on or before 15th April, August, or December would be considered for publication in this issue. Although the journal charges no submission or processing fees, originality and quality are considered the most important factors. Articles submitted after the deadline may not be published. All papers should align with SBL’s citation style and CIBREST’s format. Check our website for more details: https://christopress.com.ng/research/page/submission-guidelines-for-authors

Accessing the Journal

You can access the International Journal of Biblical Research Studies (IJBRS) through its official website: https://site.christopress.com.ng/journal/ . The website provides information on current and past issues, submission guidelines for authors, and contact details for the editorial team. If you are interested in submitting an article or seeking more information about the journal's editorial policies and submission process, visiting their official website would be the best course of action.

Ministers of God who are scholarly inclined are, therefore, invited to use this opportunity to publish and access high-quality, peer reviewed content with IJBRS – Diving innovation across disciplines from a biblical frame of reference.

For Author’s Submission Guidelines, Check here: https://christopress.com.ng/research/page/submission-guidelines-for-authors