Material in the following areas will be considered for publication:

1. Theoretical and research articles focusing on issues in psychology, theology, sociology, marital and family studies, social work, and related fields which can be useful to academic and applied communities in those disciplines.
2. Theoretical and research articles which have bearing on the relationship between psychology and Christian faith, including the interface of psychology with theology and the psychology of religion.
3. Applied articles treating current issues in clinical practice, pastoral counseling, family and community services, and similar matters involving the helping professions.
4. Articles dealing with the application of psychological theory and data to the work of the church, missions, and other Christian organizations.
5. Responses to current or past journal articles.
6. Book and journal reviews in fields relevant to psychology and theology.

INSTRUCTIONS TO AUTHORS AND BOOK REVIEWERS

Manuscripts: Manuscripts should be submitted in triplicate to:

Peter C. Hill, PhD
PO Box 18915
Anaheim Hills, CA 92817-8915.

A brief biography including research and/or professional interests of no more than five lines must be submitted on a separate page.

JPC utilizes a blind review system. Thus, authors’ names, institutions, and other identifying information should appear on only one of the three submitted copies.

All manuscripts should be in accordance with the guidelines of the American Psychological Association Publication Manual (5th ed). This manual may be obtained from:

Order Department
American Psychological Association
750 First St. NE
Washington, DC 20002-4242

(A brief summary of the American Psychological Association guidelines, emphasizing common stylistic issues, may be obtained without charge by writing the JPC Editor at his address above. Please include a self-addressed, 9″ x12″ envelope with $.83 postage affixed.)

Manuscripts should be limited to 25 pages, double-spaced typing, except under unusual circumstances. This limit should include figures, tables, explanatory footnotes, and references.

Manuscripts normally will be evaluated within three months.

Book Reviews: Book reviews should be submitted in duplicate to:

Rodney L. Bassett, PhD
Roberts Wesleyan College
2301 Westside Dr.
Rochester, NY 14624

Book reviews should not exceed two to three pages, double-spaced typing.

Unsolicited book reviews are welcome.

Book reviews submitted are subject to editing and not all will necessarily be published.