Yale University Library Research Guides: Resources for Preaching: Journals

Description

Collected here are academic journals, databases, and popular periodicals on preaching, homiletics, and practical theology.

Concordia Pulpit Resources (CPR) A homiletical journal of biblical interpretation, suggested approaches and illustrative material for the preparation of sermons. Each issue includes book reviews, articles, illustration ideas, and seasonal sermon series for Advent and Lent.
Homiletic Sponsored by the American Academy of Homiletics. Emphasizes book reviews.
Homily Service An ecumenical quarterly resource for those who use and study the church’s lectionary. Includes sermon illustrations.
Journal of the Evangelical Homiletics Society Professional peer-reviewed international journal published twice a year which contains articles on homiletics, book reviews, and sermons.
Journal for Preachers For preachers who want sermon material that is both thoughtful and useful. Each issue contains provocative articles on theological reflections, cultural issues, liturgical seasons, and social concerns.
Lectionary Homiletics Exegesis and sermons based on Revised Common Lectionary readings, both scholarly and practical articles.
New Proclamation Periodical organized by lectionary.
The Abingdon Women's Preaching Annual Periodical with lectionary resources written by women.
The Living Pulpit Quarterly publication on current themes and issues for preaching. Loose NY Theological Seminary association.

ATLA Religion Database with ATLA Serials Combines the premier index to journal articles, book reviews, and collections of essays in all fields of religion with Atla's largest online collection of major journals.
Index Theologicus Contains more than 170,000 bibliographic records for articles published in theological and religious studies periodicals and festschriften. No links to full-text.
New Testament Abstracts Periodical abstracts and book notices of primarily European and American works dealing with the New Testament.

International Journal of Practical Theology Intended for practical theologians and teachers of religious education, scientists specializing in religion, and representatives of other cultural-scientific disciplines.
Journal of Empirical Theology (JET) Publishes articles on comparative research in religion on the macro-level of society (especially the function of religion with regard to equality and inequality, social order and cohesion and the process of rationalization), the meso-level of institutions (especially family, public and religiously affiliated schools, health and welfare institutions and religious institutions), and the micro-level of patterns and processes of identity formation and group formation.
McMaster Journal of Theology and Ministry Electronic and print journal that seeks to provide pastors, educators, and interested lay persons with the fruits of theological, biblical, and professional studies in an accessible form.
Practical Theology Focuses on development of pastoral studies and practical theology by publishing creative articles which report good practice, and which offer fresh theoretical and practical insights in this area.
Praktische Theologie A journal for theological practitioners wishing to reflect their professional domains, such as pastoral ministry, professional training, school, adult education, the social realm, and others, on a scholarly basis.

Preach Magazine Popular and ecumenical preaching resources magazine (often UK focus).
Christian Standard A weekly publication which provides articles, book reviews, and information useful to leaders and preachers.
Expository Times A monthly publication featuring sermons and book reviews.
Homiletic and Pastoral Review A preaching journal designed for Catholic clergy. Sponsored by Ignatius Press.