Latin American Journal of Law
and Religion (RLDR)
Mission
To promote research, reflection, and dialogue on law and religion in Latin America and the Caribbean, disseminating high-quality research that strengthens the understanding of religious freedom and State-Church relations, within the framework of democratic coexistence in increasingly plural and diverse societies.
Brief History of the Journal
The Journal of Law and Religion was established in 2015 to deepen the legal analysis of religious freedom and the relationship between law and religion in Latin America. Since its inception, it has established itself as a specialized academic forum. It publishes two issues per year and is entirely digital. It is indexed in Latindex and is currently in the process of inclusion in SciELO, Scopus, and Web of Science, as part of its academic strengthening and internationalization strategy.
Journal Sections
Monographic Studies
Research papers on topics selected by the Editorial Board, subject to double-blind peer review.
General Studies
Articles on various topics of interest to the journal, subject to double-blind peer review.
Legislation Commentary
Analysis of published regulations and relevant bills in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Case Law Commentary
Commentary on judicial decisions of regional interest, subject to double-blind peer review.
Book Reviews
Critical evaluations of recent books related to law and religion.
Books Received
List of works received for potential review.
Peer Review Process
The Latin American Journal of Law and Religion applies a double-blind peer-review system to ensure the scientific quality of the articles submitted. Based on the substantiated reports of external reviewers—according to criteria of originality, relevance, methodological rigor, and argumentative quality—the Editorial Committee decides whether articles are accepted, accepted with revisions, or rejected, safeguarding the confidentiality of the process and the management of potential conflicts of interest.
Editorial Team
Ana María Celis B.
Director
Doctor of Canon Law and Director of the UC Center for Law and Religion.
Francisco Ponce M.
Editorial Coordinator
Editorial Board:
Ana María Celis B.
María Elena Pimstein S.
Paulina Eyzaguirre G.
Editorial Committee
- Elvira Badilla, Universidad Católica del Norte
- Pedro Irureta, Universidad Alberto Hurtado
- Jorge Del Picó, Universidad de Talca
- Eliana Rozas, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
- Carlos Salinas, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso
- Carmen Domínguez, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile