Augustinian Studies

{{Infobox journal | title = Augustinian Studies | cover = Augustinian Studies (journal) cover.gif | editor = [[Ian Clausen]] | discipline = [[Philosophy]], [[theology]], [[history]] | abbreviation = Augustin. Stud. | publisher = [[Philosophy Documentation Center]] | country = | frequency = Biannual | history = 1970–present | website = http://www.pdcnet.org/augstudies | link2 = http://www.pdcnet.org/augstudies/toc | link2-name = Online access | OCLC = 1800145 | JSTOR = | LCCN = 79-141613 | CODEN = | ISSN = 0094-5323 | eISSN = 2153-7917 }} '''''Augustinian Studies''''' is a [[peer-reviewed]] [[academic journal]] devoted to the study of [[Augustine of Hippo]]. Its primary focus is Augustine himself, examined from theological, philosophical, and historical perspectives.<ref name="PDCscope">[https://www.pdcnet.org/augstudies/Submission-Guidelines Submission Guidelines – Augustinian Studies], Philosophy Documentation Center</ref> Articles that address broader topics related to Augustine, such as studies of other figures, groups, or issues from his time, may also be included. Additionally, the journal publishes the annual Saint Augustine Lecture, held each fall at [[Villanova University]].<ref name="PDClect">[https://www.pdcnet.org/stauglect The Saint Augustine Lecture Series], Philosophy Documentation Center</ref> A special double issue of ''Augustinian Studies'', containing essays on Augustine's ''[[City of God (book)|City of God]]'', was published in 1999.<ref>[http://www.pdcnet.org/pdc/bvdb.nsf/item?openform&product=publications&item=augcitygodhb ''History, Apocalypse, and the Secular Imagination''], Philosophy Documentation Center</ref>

The current [[editor-in-chief]] is [[Ian Clausen]]. The previous editor was [[Jonathan P. Yates]], who replaced [[Allan D. Fitzgerald]] in 2012.<ref name="PDCeditor">[https://www.pdcnet.org/augstudies/Editorial-Team Editorial Team – Augustinian Studies], Philosophy Documentation Center</ref> The journal is published by the [[Philosophy Documentation Center]], in cooperation with the Augustinian Institute at Villanova University.

== History == ''Augustinian Studies'' was established in 1970.<ref name="Princeton">[https://catalog.princeton.edu/catalog/99125314158606421 Princeton University Library Catalog: Augustinian Studies]</ref> It was originally issued annually before shifting to a biannual frequency. Over its history, the journal has published special thematic issues, including its 1999 double issue on Augustine’s ''City of God''.<ref>[https://repository.gsi.de/record/30596 German Scientific Information Repository – Record for Augustinian Studies]</ref> The journal has consistently been published by the Philosophy Documentation Center.

== Scope == The journal publishes scholarly articles on Augustine of Hippo, his writings, and their reception in theology, philosophy, and history.<ref name="PDCscope"/> In addition to research articles, it occasionally publishes review essays, bibliographies, and lectures. Its audience includes scholars of patristics, medieval studies, theology, and philosophy.

== Abstracting and indexing == ''Augustinian Studies'' is abstracted and indexed in [[Academic Search Premier]], ''[[L'Année philologique]]'', [[Arts & Humanities Citation Index]], [[Catholic Periodical and Literature Index]], [[Expanded Academic ASAP]], [[Index Philosophicus]], [[InfoTrac OneFile]], [[International Bibliography of Periodical Literature]], [[International Bibliography of Book Reviews of Scholarly Literature]], [[International Philosophical Bibliography]], [[The Philosopher's Index]], [[PhilPapers]], [[Religious and Theological Abstracts]], and [[Scopus]].<ref>{{cite MIAR |title= Augustinian Studies |issn=0094-5323 |access-date=2025-10-02}}</ref>

== Reception and impact == The journal is indexed in major international bibliographies and citation indexes, including [[Scopus]] and the [[Arts & Humanities Citation Index]]. According to the SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) database, ''Augustinian Studies'' is classified within philosophy and religious studies. As of 2023, it has an SJR h-index of 8, meaning that at least eight of its published articles have each been cited at least eight times.<ref>[https://www.scimagojr.com/journalsearch.php?q=21100244612&tip=sid&clean=0 SCImago Journal Rank – Augustinian Studies]</ref>

== See also == * [[Augustinus-Lexikon]] * [[Early Christianity]] * [[Patristics]] * [[List of graduate programs in Augustinian Studies]]

==References== {{Reflist}}

== External links == * {{Official website|1=http://www.pdcnet.org/augstudies}} * [http://www.villanova.edu/artsci/augustinianinstitute/ Augustinian Institute at Villanova University] * [http://www.pdcnet.org/stauglect The Saint Augustine Lecture Series] * [http://www.pdcnet.org/pdc/bvdb.nsf/item?openform&product=publications&item=augcitygodhb ''History, Apocalypse, and the Secular Imagination'']

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