Journal of Ecumenical Studies
The Journal of Ecumenical Studies (J.E.S.) was founded by Arlene and Leonard Swidler in 1964 as the first peer-reviewed journal in the field of interreligious dialogue.
Born out of the ecumenical spirit of Vatican II, J.E.S. began at Temple University with an emphasis on dialogue among diverse Christian traditions. Its focus quickly broadened to Christian-Jewish dialogue and, soon thereafter, to interchanges among a wide array of religious traditions.
After 60 years, J.E.S. continues to be the premier publisher of scholarly articles on dialogue across lines of religious difference.
From the 1960s until today, J.E.S. has helped to create and build an international forum for interreligious scholarship. Together with the programmatic work of the Dialogue Institute, it continues to support, stimulate, and broaden the community of scholars and activists engaged in interreligious work worldwide.
J.E.S. is also affiliated with the North American Academy of Ecumenists (N.A.A.E.).
“This is a journal with a vision - a vision of dialogue between religious people around the world seeking to promote human flourishing.”
Director, The Ikeda Centre for Peace, Learning, and Dialogue at the Boston University School of Theology
Founders
Arlene Anderson Swidler, Founding Co-Editor (1964-2008)
Leonard Swidler, Founding Co-Editor (1964—)
Editors
David M. Krueger, Co-Editor
Dialogue Institute/Temple University
Benjamin E. Sax, Co-Editor
Institute for Islamic, Christian, Jewish Studies
Natana DeLong-Bas, Co-Editor
Boston College
Syed Atif Rizwan, Book Reviews Editor
Catholic Theological Union
Andi Laudisio, Editorial Associate
Nancy Krody, Copy Editor, Managing Editor Emeritus
Garret Schofield, Editorial Assistant
Temple University
Editors Emeritus
Leonard Swidler, Editor Emeritus
Temple University
Paul Mojzes, Co-Editor Emeritus
Rosemont College
Terry Rey, Editor Emeritus
Temple University
Rebecca Mays, Co-Editor/Managing Editor Emeritus
Associate Editors
Zain Abdullah
Temple University
Alan L. Berger
Florida Atlantic University
Marcus Braybrooke
World Congress of Faiths
Melanie A. Duguid-May
Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School
Hans Gustafson
University of St. Thomas
Aaron Hollander
Graymoor Ecumenical & Interreligious Trends
Joseph A. Loya
Villanova University
Mutombo Nkuku-N’Sengha
California State University, Northridge
Irfan A. Omar
Marquette University
John Pawlikowski
Catholic Theological Union
André Ritter
European Institute for Intercultural and Interreligious Research
Julia Sheetz
Villanova University
Alfons H. Teipen
Furman University
John J. Thatamanil
Union Theological Seminary
Elenita Garcia
De La Salle University, Manila
Eugene J. Fisher
Saint Leo University