The Canberra Chronicles

Welcome to The Canberra Chronicles: Journal of the Humanities and Social Sciences Research Seminar Group (JHSSRSG) - ISSN: 2981-9792 (Online).

This journal encourages and supports the study of humanities in relation to social sciences disciplines by facilitating the exchange of ideas and information. It welcomes submissions of these disciplines which include theology, philosophy, intellectual history/history of ideas, political philosophy, sociology of religion, political sociology, and interfaith/intercultural education, as well as interdisciplinary approach.

2024 releases

• Volume 6 Number 1/30 April 2024
• Volume 6 Number 2/30 August 2024
• Volume 6 Number 3/10 December 2024

See previous volumes

Notes for contributors

Please submit an original copy of contribution (e.g. a scholarly essay, well-written seminar/lecture presentation and good quality book review) at least 10 days prior to the release of the journal. Please also consult the guidelines for the author's contribution to ensure the quality, writing style and consistency of your submission.

Email submissions to: rapin.quinn@acu.edu.au

Authors retain copyright of their work and grant ACU right of publication for works published in this journal. Authors are responsible for obtaining permission from copyright holders for reproducing any illustrations, tables, figures, or lengthy quotations previously published elsewhere.

Reviewing and editing team

Since its inception in 2019, the journal has received generous and unfailing supports from a number of volunteers who assist in reviewing, editing and proof-reading its submissions to meet academic standards. The editorial team members include:

• Professor Raymond Canning, former Head of the School of Theology, ACU Canberra Campus
• Dr Mary Sheather, former Lecturer of the School of Theology, ACU Canberra Campus
• Dr Nicholas Coleman, Independent Scholar with Philosophy of Religion from the University of Cambridge
• Dr Peter Quinn, Independent Scholar with Asian Studies from the Australian National University
• Dr Rapin Quinn, Honorary Fellow, Faculty of Theology and Philosophy, ACU Canberra Campus.

History and objectives

The journal was established in 2019 on a voluntary basis by the community-based ACU Research Seminar Group based at Canberra Campus following its monthly seminar series which are currently reaching out to members joining from interstate and overseas.

The journal is currently created and circulated three times per year, based on the latest agreement made on 10 May 2023 by the group's members, with the following objectives:

• fostering a closer link among seminar group members in addition to the monthly seminar organised all year round
• being a forum for members to exchange ideas, discuss further issues arising from the monthly seminar, and make announcements on research projects and other activities relating to humanities and social sciences disciplines
• providing an open space for young academics to 'test the water' and for veteran scholars to continue 'polishing their craft' among critical and supportive friends and colleagues.

Download past volumes

2023

• Volume 5 Number 1/30 April 2023
• Volume 5 Number 2/30 August 2023
• Volume 5 Number 3/10 December 2023

2022

• Volume 4 Number 1/30 March 2022
• Volume 4 Number 2/30 June 2022
• Volume 4 Number 3/30 September 2022
• Volume 4 Number 4/10 December 2022

2021

• Volume 3 Number 1/30 March 2021
• Volume 3 Number 2/30 June 2021
• Volume 3 Number 3/30 September 2021
• Volume 3 Number 4/10 December 2021

2020

• Volume 2 Number 1/31 March 2020
• Volume 2 Number 2/30 June 2020
• Volume 2 Number 3/30 September 2020
• Volume 2 Number 4/10 December 2020

2019

• Volume 1 Number 1/30 October 2019
• Volume 1 Number 2/30 November 2019