The Africanus Journal is an award-winning interdisciplinary biblical, theological, and practical journal of Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, focused on urban ministerial education.

The latest edition (Vol. 18, No. 1, April 2026) features a collection of articles and book reviews that engage Scripture within the realities of urban ministry and the broader global Church. This issue continues Africanus’ commitment to equipping leaders to think theologically, engage contextually, and live biblically.

This volume includes contributions from esteemed Gordon-Conwell faculty, including Dr. Aída Besançon Spencer, senior professor of New Testament, and Dr. John Jefferson Davis, senior professor of systematic theology and Christian ethics. The issue also features a book review by Dr. William David Spencer, distinguished adjunct professor of theology and the arts.

Contributors in this volume explore a range of topics at the intersection of biblical scholarship, theology, and lived ministry, offering resources for pastors, students, and scholars seeking to serve faithfully in diverse and complex contexts.

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