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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.<\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n

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Brief History of the Journal<\/h2>\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n

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Research papers on topics selected by the Editorial Board, subject to double-blind peer review.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n

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Articles on various topics of interest to the journal, subject to double-blind peer review.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n

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Analysis of published regulations and relevant bills in Latin America and the Caribbean.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n

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Commentary on judicial decisions of regional interest, subject to double-blind peer review.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n

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Critical evaluations of recent books related to law and religion.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n

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List of works received for potential review.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\n

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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\u2014according to criteria of originality, relevance, methodological rigor, and argumentative quality\u2014the 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.<\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n

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\r\n Ana Mar\u00eda Celis B.\r\n <\/h3>\r\n
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Doctor of Canon Law and Director of the UC Center for Law and Religion.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n

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\r\n Francisco Ponce M.\r\n <\/h3>\r\n
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Ana Mar\u00eda Celis B.
Mar\u00eda Elena Pimstein S.
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  • Elvira Badilla, Universidad Cat\u00f3lica del Norte<\/li>\n
  • Pedro Irureta, Universidad Alberto Hurtado<\/li>\n
  • Jorge Del Pic\u00f3, Universidad de Talca<\/li>\n
  • Eliana Rozas, Pontificia Universidad Cat\u00f3lica de Chile<\/li>\n
  • Carlos Salinas, Pontificia Universidad Cat\u00f3lica de Valpara\u00edso<\/li>\n
  • Carmen Dom\u00ednguez, Pontificia Universidad Cat\u00f3lica de Chile<\/li>\n<\/ul>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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