The JEQ welcomes all submissions relevant to its aim and scope. It will focus on integrating varying degrees of Jesuit spirituality, educational research, philosophy, and history to make insightful contributions to the living tradition of Jesuit education. JEQ will consider a variety of scholarship related to the mission of the Society of Jesus and its educational apostolates.
All submissions should be sent to jesuit.sources@bc.edu with the subject line “JEQ Manuscript Submission.”
Focus and Scope
JEQ publishes original scholarship on all aspects of Jesuit education, seeking both U.S. and international perspectives on Jesuit education, broadly defined. This includes pre-secondary, secondary, and higher education, as well as educational contexts outside of the formal classroom. In its approach, JEQ will center the following:
- Educational Continuum: JEQ engages the Jesuit educational tradition as a continuum from pre-secondary to higher education and beyond in order to deepen a Jesuit philosophy of education that forms the whole person. We welcome articles and reflection that pertain to education, broadly defined, on any level.
- Historiographical Understanding: JEQ explores the past and documents the present in order to better understand the future with regard to the tradition of Jesuit education. As Paul Grendler, a historian of Jesuit education states, “Jesuit educational history is mostly local history.” In this manner, JEQ highlights important moments, figures, and discernments that various Jesuit schools, colleges, and universities experience, which contribute to or challenge its Jesuit identity. In the past, these have included content such as obituaries, enrollment statistical analysis, reflections on navigating significant changes to the institution, and changing cultural contexts.
- Engaging Sources: JEQ centers the engagement of sources, broadly defined, of the Society of Jesus. As the late John O’Malley, S.J. stated, “I believe there is something stabilizing, even invigorating, about being part of a long-standing tradition, if of course one understands both its achievements and its limitations.” Through its publications and digital content, JEQ fosters the engagement with the source material of the Society, including but not limited to, the Ratio studiorum, the Ignatian Pedagogical Paradigm (IPP), documents and letters of Jesuits or Jesuit institutions, and Arrupe’s “Men for others” speech.
- Global Network: JEQ engages the global network of Jesuit educational institutions in order to enrich dialogue and scholarship. Contributions from and about Jesuit educational institutions from around the world are welcome. While the peer-reviewed publication will be limited to the English language, the digital content of JEQ will explore other language submissions.
In addition to research articles, we are interested in publishing interviews, commentaries, reviews, and reflections. Jesuit Educational Quarterly considers all items submitted via the online submission system.
Topics of interest may include:
- histories of Jesuit schooling
- philosophy of education
- role of humanities and sciences in Jesuit education
- spiritual development of teachers and leaders
- contexts of Jesuit schooling
- the intellectual and social apostolate
- mission and governance of Jesuit education
- school finance
- educational assessment and evaluation
- Jesuit pedagogy
Submission Types
Submissions of scholarly essay manuscripts should be roughly between 5,000–8,000 words and are considered for publication online and in print. JEQ welcomes scholarly essay submissions that fit within the focus and scope of the journal. Since scholarly essays are peer-reviewed, manuscripts should be complete, including all notes, bibliographical references, tables, etc. and adhere to Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition) as close as possible. Each article should be accompanied by an abstract (max 150 words), as well as three to five keywords for indexing purposes.
Scholarly essays may include but are not limited to:
- Historical
- Empirical
- Theoretical
- Research Papers
- Comparative Studies
- Interdisciplinary
Submissions of commentary articles are responses to specific scholarly essays and should be roughly 1,000–4,000 words in length. Relevant citation of sources should be used when appropriate. Authors are not required to provide an abstract, but are encouraged to identify 3–5 keywords for indexing purposes.
Original translations to English of primary or secondary sources pertaining to Jesuit education are invited. Authors are expected to obtain any necessary permissions for material used.
Submissions of reflections should be 2,000–4,000 words. Reflections should engage with the educational heritage and tradition of the Society of Jesus and their apostolates. Submissions should fit within the focus and scope of the journal and should include 1–3 sources, broadly defined, for further engagement on the topic at the end of the article. Obituaries or reflections on the impact of important figures in Jesuit education are also welcome. Reflections may include notes with bibliographical references, photos, tables, etc. where applicable.
Submissions of guest opinion articles should be 750–1,000 words on matters related to Jesuit education or Jesuit educational works. Submissions should have a clear point-of-view and be supported by data, sources, or professional experience. Opinion articles are published online only and may incorporate charts or photos. They should make a clear argument about a topic and are not meant to be tools for public relations. Submissions should serve readers, not the interests of the author.
Submissions for interviews should be in the form of a proposal for a guest, topic, and format. Interview formats may include video, audio, and/or text. Any proposal for video and audio must include a plan for closed captions and/or a transcript for accessibility purposes.
Book reviews will occassionally be published on relevant volumes related to Jesuit education. Open submissions will be reviewed and considered for publication. Manuscripts should be a minimum of 1,000 words in length. Authors are not required to provide an abstract, but are encouraged to identify 3–5 keywords for indexing purposes. In addition, please include the following information about the book at the beginning of your review:
- Name of Author(s)
- Name of Editor(s) and Translator(s) if applicable
- Place of publication
- Publisher
- Year of publication
- Price (hardcover, paperback, and/or electronic)
- Number of pages in the book
Describe the content of the book concisely, avoiding a chapter-by-chapter precis or excessive detail. Reviews should evaluate the work critically, judging the strengths and shortcomings of the work as it pertains particularly to Jesuit education. The focus of the review should be on evaluating the book, ideally integrating a description of the book within the evaluation.
Books that are seeking reviews may be sent to:
Jesuit Educational Quarterly
c/o A. Taiga Guterres
Institute for Advanced Jesuit Studies
140 Commonwealth Avenue
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467-3800
Submissions for content types that do not fit within any of the above criteria are welcome for consideration.
Submission Guidelines
Scholarly Essay Submissions
Manuscripts should be submitted through the online submission system by using the button below or via e-mail attachments in Microsoft Word format to A. Taiga Guterres (guterres@bc.edu). Since scholarly essays are peer-reviewed, manuscripts should be complete, including all notes, bibliographical references, tables, etc. and adhere to Chicago Manual of Style (CMOS), 17th edition, as close as possible. Manuscripts should be roughly 5,000–8,000 words in length, use footnotes instead of endnotes, and be original submissions not previously published or under consideration of another publication. Manuscripts outside of this word count should be consulted with the managing editor prior to submission. Tables, figures, and appendices should be embedded in the manuscript. Figure are high-resolution (300 dpi) .jpg, .tif, or .png files. Authors are responsible for obtaining any necessary copyright permission to reproduce tables, images, figures, or excerpts.
Please be sure to have the following items available when submitting an article:
- Name, affiliation, and email address for all authors
- Article title
- An abstract (max. 150 words)
- 3–5 keywords for indexing
All Other Submissions
All manuscripts that are not scholarly essays should be sent electronically as e-mail attachments in Microsoft Word format to the managing editor (A. Taiga Guterres, guterres@bc.edu). Manuscripts should be adhere to Chicago Manual of Style (CMOS), 17th edition, as close as possible. Please review the submission types for expected word counts. Tables, figures, and appendices should be embedded in the manuscript. Figure are high-resolution (300 dpi) .jpg, .tif, or .png files. Authors are responsible for obtaining any necessary copyright permission to reproduce tables, images, figures, or excerpts. Submissions for content types that do not fit within any of the above criteria are welcome for consideration.
Please be sure to have the following items available when submitting:
- Submission type
- Name, affiliation, and email address for all authors
- Manuscript title
- 3–5 keywords for indexing
- Any other listed criteria for specific submission type
Manuscript Style
The editors reserve the right to copy-edit contributions to conform to the journal’s style and language requirements. Please prepare the text in American English. For an in-depth guide for the journal’s style guide, including information for citations, abbreviations, and capitalizations for citing primary sources and legislation of the Society of Jesus, refer to the journal’s style guide.
Open Access Policy
JEQ is a fully Open Access journal, which means that all content is freely accessible online. JEQ provides immediate Open Access to its content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge. Authors of articles published remain the copyright holders and give the Institute for Advanced Jesuit Studies permission to publish by signing a special IAJS Open Consent to Publish. The IAJS Open Consent to Publish will be sent to the principal author by the responsible desk-editor.
