Effervescence aims to provide Yale Divinity School students with an opportunity to learn more about the editing and publishing process and explore the rich diversity of religion-related topics, regardless of prior journal experience or level of disciplinary knowledge. As a student-led, peer-reviewed journal, we are open to receiving papers written by graduate students from institutions across the globe, not just at YDS. By bringing together students from a diverse range of backgrounds and interests, we hope to create a sense of academic community and advance our shared mission of the critical study of religion, our own "collective effervescence."
Throughout our 3-step review process, students will receive thoughtful, constructive feedback from our editors every step of the way, regardless of whether their paper is ultimately accepted or not.
Although Yale Divinity School is a Christian-affiliated institution, our journal is open to reviewing papers from any religious tradition, even from non-religious perspectives. We strongly believe scholarship is most fruitful when diverse ideas are shared amongst one another.
As a student-led journal, our editors are themselves students, meaning expertise is not a requirement to join. Working on papers is thus a learning experience for both parties - editors and writers.
Select one of the links below to access a Google Form to submit your paper(s). Forms will open up in late January, 2026 (Date TBD). Before submitting, please see the "Learn about our review process" link for our list of requirements (word count, citations, etc.) and other important information. Failure to meet any of these requirements will result in an automatic rejection. No exceptions.
Click the link below to learn more about our requirements, scoring criteria, and more.
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Effervescence: YDS Student Journal of Religion
409 Prospect St
New Haven, CT, 06511
