Focus The International Journal of Religious and Interdisciplinary Studies (IJoRIS) is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal that provides a platform for the publication of high-quality research at the intersection of religious studies and interdisciplinary scholarship. Scope IJoRIS welcomes submissions that explore the multifaceted relationship between religion and various academic disciplines, including but not limited to: 1. Theology and Religious Studies: Examining religious traditions, practices, beliefs, and their societal implications from a comparative, historical, or philosophical perspective. 2. Sociology of Religion: Investigations of the role of religion in shaping social structures, institutions, and individual or collective identities. 3. Religious Ethics and Moral Philosophy: Analyses of the ethical dimensions of religious worldviews and their application to contemporary moral dilemmas. 4. Religion and the Arts: Explorations of the intersection between religious themes, symbols, and artistic expression across various media (literature, visual arts, music, film, etc.). 5. Religion and Science: Investigations of the interactions, tensions, and synergies between religious thought and scientific inquiry. 6. Religion and Politics: Examining the dynamic relationship between religious affiliations, political ideologies, and public policy. 7. Religion and Gender/Sexuality: Analyses of the intersections between religious traditions, gender roles, and sexual identities. 8. Religion and Education: Explorations of the role of religion in educational curricula, pedagogical approaches, and institutional structures. 9. Religion and Environmental Studies: Investigations of the connections between religious beliefs, environmental ethics, and sustainability. 10. Interreligious Dialogue and Comparative Religion: Comparative analyses of diverse religious traditions and their potential for fostering cross-cultural understanding and cooperation. Interdisciplinary Focus IJoRIS particularly encourages submissions that adopt an interdisciplinary approach, drawing on multiple fields of study to offer innovative perspectives and deepen our understanding of the complex relationship between religion and various aspects of human experience, such as: Arts and Humanities Economics, Finance, and Business Management Green Economy and Innovation Education Science and Practices English Language and Linguistics Geography and Topography Political Science and Government Psychology, Counselling and Guidance Social Work and Policy Design International Law and Global Citizenship Learning Management Systems and Innovations in Open & Distance Learning Theology and Philosophy of Religion Comparative Studies and Interfaith Dialogue Literary and Textual Studies of Religion History and Historical Studies of Religion Anthropology and Archaeology of Religion Sociology and Psychology of Religion Religion and Science, Ethics and Morality