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Journal overview

The Journal of Media and Religion is a juried journal publishing original research that addresses how religion as a social and cultural phenomenon broadens understanding of mass communication and society. The journal examines a full range of religious traditions (e.g., Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Eastern religious philosophies, and new/alternative religious movements) and serves as a forum for scholars, media professionals, and theologians. The Journal of Media and Religion accepts the following types of article: Original Articles.

Articles reflect institutional, content, audience, cultural, political, and technological perspectives. The journal discusses implications of the relationship between religion and mass media, generates theory about the nature and behavior of religious audiences, explores the social and cultural impact of religious involvement in public discourse about media, and provides a central forum for scholarly discussion and research in a number of relevant fields.

Please note that this journal only publishes manuscripts in English.

Peer Review Policy

Articles submitted to the Journal of Media and Religion undergo editorial screening and peer review.

Taylor & Francis is committed to peer-review integrity and upholding the highest standards of review. Once your paper has been assessed for suitability by the editor, it will then be double anonymized peer-reviewed by independent, anonymous expert referees. If you have shared an earlier version of your Author’s Original Manuscript on a preprint server, please be aware that anonymity cannot be guaranteed. If you have shared an earlier version of your Author’s Original Manuscript on a preprint server, please be aware that anonymity cannot be guaranteed. Further information on our preprints policy and citation requirements can be found on our Preprints Author Services page. Further information on our preprints policy and citation requirements can be found on our Preprints Author Services page. Find out more about what to expect during peer review and read our guidance on publishing ethics.

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