Diakrisis Yearbook of Theology and Philosophy

Cover image: Silviu Oravitzan

The journal Diakrisis: Yearbook of Theology and Philosophy invites submissions for its 2026 issue, dedicated to the theme Love, Conversion, and Transformation of the Self, approached from theological, philosophical, and phenomenological perspectives.

Love and conversion belong among the most decisive experiences shaping human existence. Whether understood as affective relation, ethical orientation, spiritual event, or existential rupture, love raises fundamental questions about alterity, freedom, and selfhood. Conversion, in turn, names a moment—or a process—of reorientation, often described as metanoia, decision, or response to an event that precedes and exceeds the subject. Together, love and conversion articulate a dynamic understanding of the self as capable of transformation, openness, and renewal.

This thematic issue seeks to explore the complex relations between love, conversion, and the transformation of the self, without presupposing a fixed hierarchy among them. Is conversion the fruit of an encounter with love, or does love emerge from a prior act of conversion? How are affectivity, decision, and transformation intertwined in religious, philosophical, and phenomenological accounts of subjectivity? To what extent can love and conversion be understood as events that reconfigure the self beyond moralism or voluntarism?

We welcome contributions engaging, among others, with:

• theological interpretations of love (agape, eros, caritas) and conversion (metanoia) in patristic, medieval, and modern contexts;
• phenomenological analyses of love, conversion, and transformation (e.g., in Husserl, Heidegger, Levinas, Ricoeur, Marion, Henry, Lacoste, Chrétien, Depraz);
• the relation between love, conversion, and the formation or reconfiguration of the self;
• mystical, ascetical, and spiritual traditions addressing transformation and interior change;
• philosophical accounts of becoming, subjectivity, and personal identity in relation to love and conversion;
• ethical, existential, or anthropological implications of love and conversion as transformative experiences.

Submissions should offer original research and engage critically with relevant primary sources and contemporary scholarship. Interdisciplinary approaches at the intersection of theology, philosophy, and phenomenology are particularly encouraged.

• Articles should be written in English, French, or German.
• Length: approx. 7,000–10,000 words (including notes and bibliography).
• All submissions will undergo double-blind peer review.
• Manuscripts must adhere to the journal’s formatting and referencing guidelines, available on our website (see the Submissions page).
• Manuscripts should be submitted via the journal’s OJS platform.

Diakrisis follows an online-first publication model. Articles are published individually online as soon as they are accepted after peer review and editorial approval. Each article receives a DOI upon publication, making it immediately citable. Final pagination is assigned only when the annual issue is closed (November 30, 2026).

Articles accepted and published online during the year will be collected and arranged into the final annual issue, which will be released in December 2026 with complete pagination and finalized metadata.

• Manuscripts should be prepared for blind peer review. Please ensure that all identifying information, including names and affiliations, is removed from the main manuscript to maintain the integrity of the blind review process.
• Submissions should be accompanied by a separate cover letter. This letter should include a short bio of the author(s), detailing their current affiliations, research interests, and relevant publications or achievements. This information helps the editorial board understand the background and expertise of the contributors.
• Manuscripts should be submitted either via the journal’s online submission system or by email to diakrisis.yearbook@gmail.com. In your email submission, please clearly indicate whether the paper is for the main theme “Love, Conversion, and Transformation of the Self” or for the Varia section.
• For detailed guidelines and more information about the journal, please visit the Diakrisis: Yearbook of Theology and Philosophy website at: https://diakrisis.eu.

We look forward to your contributions and to fostering rich discussions that bridge theology and philosophy in the exploration of love, conversion, and transformation of the self.

This issue is now open for submission.