Call for Papers

The Scandinavian Journal of Islamic Studies (SJIS) invites high-quality research papers on Muslims and Islam in Scandinavia, regardless of the author’s institutional affiliation. It also welcomes studies on Muslims and Islam globally by scholars affiliated with a Scandinavian university.

For this open issue, we encourage submissions from diverse researchers with multidisciplinary perspectives, including experts in religious studies, anthropology, ethnography, history, educational research or philosophical-theoretical methodologies.

Topics of interest include but are not limited to: studies on Muslim identities, religious practices, and institutions in Scandinavia; historical and contemporary perspectives on Islamic thought and movements; intersections of religion, law, and governance; gender and family dynamics among Muslim communities; media representations of Islam and Muslims; Islam and Muslims in Religious Education; and methodological or theoretical contributions to the study of Islam and Muslims.

Submission and Review Process
All submitted articles will undergo a double-blind peer-review process by two external reviewers. SJIS provides immediate open diamond access, ensuring that accepted articles are freely available without Article Processing Charges (APCs) or any other fees.

Key Dates:

• Deadline for first draft: August 15, 2025
• Expected publication: December, 2025

Guest Editors: Saer El-Jaichi, Eli-Anne Vongraven Eriksen

For submission guidelines and further details, please visit our website Author Guidelines | Scandinavian Journal of Islamic Studies or contact us at saer_1980@hotmail.com or eli-anne.eriksen@ntnu.no