Aim and Scope

The Hitik: International Journal of Catechists and Religious Educators is the official international journal publication of the Religious Educators Association of the Philippines (REAP). It is an open access journal that publishes research journal articles bi-annually. Articles published in this journal undergo a double-blind peer review process and typically come from the research papers presented at the annual National Conference on Catechesis and Religious Education organized by DLSU and REAP inc. and submissions from catechists, theologians, and religious educators of different faith traditions. The journal considers the diversity of faith traditions in the Asian region and the world in general. In response to this plural condition, we welcome interdisciplinary studies and critical essays to advance understanding of the relevant and emerging issues in catechesis and religious education.

Being an internationally peer-reviewed journal, Hitik: International Journal of Catechists and Religious Educators adopts the double-blind review process wherein the reviewer/s and the author/s do not know each other's identity.

Articles published in the Hitik: International Journal of Catechists and Religious Educators represent neither the views of the Religious Educators Association of the Philippines, Inc. National Conference on Catechesis and Religious Education Conference Proceedings, the Religious Educators Association of the Philippines, Inc., nor the editors/reviewers. Responsibility for opinions expressed and the accuracy of facts published in the articles rest solely on the authors. Similarly, any infringement or violation of the copyright concerning the photos posted is the authors’ sole responsibility.

Aims

Hitik: International Journal of Catechists and Religious Educators is dedicated to the promotion of knowledge through high-quality research publication in various disciplines. It adheres to the policy that all articles contained therein must meet the rigors of an independent double-blind peer-reviewing system and editing to ensure that the publication possesses scientific and academic merit in the field of catechesis and religious education of diverse faith beliefs.

Scope

Hitik: International Journal of Catechists and Religious Educators welcomes submission of quality research articles in any of the following academic domains:

  • Synod and synodality
  • Doing Catechesis
  • Religious Education
  • Religion and youth, women, and Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) Study
  • Basic Ecclesial Communities (BECs) and Family Catechesis
  • Religion and Politics
  • Ecumenism and Interreligious Dialogue
  • Biblical Exegesis
  • Popular Devotions and Inculturation
  • Doing Filipino Theology
  • Empowering Marginalized Communities
  • Laudato Si and Care for the Environment
  • Indigenous People and their beliefs
  • Sustainability
  • Promotion of Social Justice
  • New Evangelization
  • Missiology