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02/24/2024

Finally, CN #8, Winter 2024, Identity, Visibility, Invisibility is published. Details to be coming in the February ISAAC Newsletter. You can subscribe newsletter at

An Intersectional Learning Space Learn More  About ISAAC Since 2006, the Innovative Space for Asian American Christianity has provided research and resources for scholars and church leaders who engage Asian American Christians. Today, ISAAC continues to raise culturally-rooted spiritual leaders l...

07/28/2021

The CN board is working hard preparing for the publication of ChristianityNext Issue #6, Winter 2022. This issue’s theme is Public and Political Theology for Asian American Churches. We are all volunteers and would appreciate your subscription. Visit https://isaacweb.org/

04/16/2021

We published our latest issue of ChristianityNext (Trauma & Resilience: Neurobiology, Race, Faith) this past February and it is available for individual purchase and institutional subscription! ChristianityNext has also been approved for an ISSN and an EPSCO subscription, so you can now subscribe to ChristianityNext through EPSCO.

To purchase individual copies, click here: https://isaacweb.org/christianitynext-trauma-resilience-neurobiology-race-faith/

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04/14/2021

IMPORTANT DEADLINE UPDATES!!!

We have extended the deadlines for the abstract proposals! Here are the new deadlines:

June 15, 2021 500-word abstract proposal due for Academic Articles
July 15, 2021 500-word abstract proposal due for Narrative Articles
July 31, 2021 If abstract accepted, invitation to submit full manuscript (6,000 words) will be
sent out
September 30, 2021 Full manuscript of Academic Article due and sent to reviewers
October 31, 2021 Full manuscript of Narrative Article due and sent to CN

For more information, click on the link below!

ChristianityNext seeks original submissions on the theme of Public and Political Theology for the Asian American Church.

04/06/2021

Deadline for abstract proposals for ChristianityNext #6 have been extended to APRIL 16, 2021!

For more information, click here: https://isaacweb.org/call-for-abstract-proposals-public-and-political-theology-for-the-asian-american-church/

03/10/2021

Miyoung Yoon Hammer wrote a powerful article on intergenerational trauma & resilience, and the possibilities of the Church's role healing those wounds. ChristianityNext issue #5 is a powerful resource for churches today & Dr. Miyoung Yoon Hammer provides a much needed framework.

You can buy the new issue at the link below!
https://isaacweb.org/christianitynext-trauma-resilience-neurobiology-race-faith/

02/24/2021

Public and Political Theology for the Asian American Church
ChristianityNext Call for Abstract Proposals 2021

March 26, 2021 500-word abstract proposal due
April 23, 2021 If abstract accepted, invitation to submit full manuscript (6,000 words) will be
sent out
September 24, 2021 Full manuscript due and sent to reviewers

ChristianityNext, the journal of Innovative Space for Asian American Christianity (ISAAC), offers a platform for scholars, practitioners, and church leaders to explore issues related to cutting edge Asian American Christianity. Our journals have addressed issues including movements and trends in Asian American Christianity; faith and justice; mental health; church leadership; gender construction and performance; and spiritual, cultural, and social issues in Asian American Christianity. Readership consists of academics, ecclesial leaders, and field practitioners. ChristianityNext seeks original submissions in the following areas:

Scholarly Peer-Reviewed Articles – Double-blind review of articles based on scholarly research and literature review
Practitioner Articles – Articles drawn from the practical wisdom of practitioners and Christian leaders in the field
Book Reviews – Short essays in review of emerging books and media.

We support article submissions from diverse disciplines and fields that offer Asian American Christianity emerging conversations and ideas. Scholarly articles are double-blind reviewed where neither the author nor the reviewer knows the identity of the other.

Winter 2022 Issue
The next issue of ChristianityNext will be out in Winter 2022 and will focus on Public and Political Theology for the Asian American Church. Experiencing the recent Anti-Asian COVID hate and racism, Black Lives Matter protests for racial justice, White Christian Nationalism and insurrection at the Capitol, cries for better Asian American media representation, and protests, and the fake news and proliferation of conspiracy theories, there is a dire need for critical theological and ministerial reflections. With all that in view, manuscripts that expand understanding around topics of public witness and prophetic discipleship of the Asian American church, activism regarding Asian American racial violence or racial justice and equity, politics and Christian faith intersections are welcome. Possible topics may include, but are not limited to faith and politics related to Asian cultural heritage, migration, cultural representation, racism, sexism, pastoral leadership, preaching, and ecclesial issues. Activists, researchers, educators, and ministry leaders are invited to consider submitting an abstract proposal.

A 500-word abstract proposal is due by Friday, March 26, 2021. The abstracts will be reviewed by the editorial board and if accepted, invitations to submit a full manuscript will be sent out via email on Friday, April 23, 2021. The full manuscript will be due by Friday, September 24, 2021 and sent to reviewers.

Submit articles electronically to [email protected]. If you have other questions or requests, please contact [email protected].

Guidelines: Abstract submission should not exceed 500 words. Please use 12-point font and 1-inch margins. Submit abstracts according to The Chicago Manual of Style, 15th ed. for general style, references, and citations.

02/24/2021

ChristianityNext Issue #5: “Trauma & Resilience: Neurobiology, Race, Faith” Winter 2021 is now available! https://buff.ly/3qiJCvr

ChristianityNext Winter 2021 devotes to featuring Trauma and Resilience in order to address the impact of the year 2020. Compounded by multiple pandemics, the year 2020 has inflicted trauma from the loss of more than 400,000 lives, jobs, basic needs of foods and shelter, and withering trust in democracy. Thus, in this issue, we seek to provide resources on navigating: trauma from transplants and dislocation, su***de, double minority identity, and anti-Asian American assaults.

04/06/2020

We didn't imagine that we would be experiencing trauma when we decided the theme, "Trauma and Resilience" for ChristianityNext issue #5, Winter 2021. The abstract deadline is postponed considering the pandemic that occupies all sectors of our life. Please see attached and submit the abstract.

04/02/2020

Last year, ChristianityNext board decided the them of the issue #5, Winter 2021, "Trauma and Resilience: Neurobiology, Race, and Faith." Due to this pandemic trauma, we extended the abstract and the full article deadlines. Trauma and Resilience: Neurobiology, Race, and Faith
ChristianityNext Call for Abstract Proposals 2020

March 27, 2020 500-word abstract proposal due
April 24, 2020 If abstract accepted, invitation to submit full manuscript (6,000 words) will be sent out
September 25, 2020 Full manuscript due and sent to reviewers

ChristianityNext, the journal of Innovative Space for Asian American Christianity (ISAAC), offers a platform for scholars, practitioners, and church leaders to explore issues related to cutting edge Asian American Christianity. Our journals have addressed issues including movements and trends in Asian American Christianity; faith and justice; mental health; church leadership; gender construction and performance; and spiritual, cultural, and social issues in Asian American Christianity. Readership consists of academics, ecclesial leaders, and field practitioners. ChristianityNext seeks original submissions in the following areas:

 Scholarly Peer-Reviewed Articles – Double-blind review of articles based in scholarly research and literature review
 Practitioner Articles – Articles drawn from the practical wisdom of practitioners and Christian leaders in the field
 Book Reviews – Short essays in review of emerging books and media.

We support article submissions from diverse disciplines and fields that offer Asian American Christianity emerging conversations and ideas. Scholarly articles are double-blind reviewed where neither the author nor the reviewer knows the identity of the other.

Winter 2021 Issue
The next issue of ChristianityNext will be out in Winter 2021 and focused on Trauma and Resilience: Neurobiology, Race, and Faith. Manuscripts that expand understanding around topics of neurobiology, Asian American racial identity, and Christian faith intersections are welcome. Possible topics may include, but are not limited to trauma and resilience related to migration, racism, sexism, mental health, family-of-origin experiences, childhood, church-related issues, and intergenerational issues. Clinicians, researchers, educators, and ministry leaders are invited to consider submitting an abstract proposal.

A 500-word abstract proposal is due by Friday, March 27, 2020. The abstracts will be reviewed by the editorial board and if accepted, invitations to submit a full manuscript will be sent out via email on Friday, April 24, 2020. The full manuscript will be due by Friday, September 25, 2020 and sent to reviewers.

Submit articles electronically to [email protected]. If you have other questions or requests, please contact [email protected].

Guidelines: Abstract submission should not exceed 500 words. Please use 12-point font and 1-inch margins. Submit abstracts according to The Chicago Manual of Style, 15th ed. for general style, references, and citations.