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Magistra

Magistra is a journal that explores women’s spirituality in history.

Magistra book cover

After the groundbreaking journal Vox Benedictina ceased publication in 1995, former associate editor Judith Sutera, OSB, continued the tradition under the title Magistra. This daughter publication continues to provide a vehicle for the study of the spirituality of women in all time periods and all religious traditions. There is much yet to be explored in those areas of spirituality considered “feminine” in its broadest sense, whether taught and practiced by women or men. There has also been a growing appreciation of the role of these spiritual writings in the fields of history, literature, women’s studies, and other areas of the arts and humanities. Readers will find:

  • a refereed journal published semi-annually,
  • high quality scholarship, yet with the ease of reading and spiritual approach which provide wide-ranging appeal to a variety of readers,
  • works on spirituality of any time period and all faith traditions,
  • something for the mind and something for the spirit.

Subscriptions & submissions

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For a complete list of articles, to order back issues or to subscribe, fill out the Subscription form:

Subscriptions (2 issues per year) are $20 for individuals and $30 for institutions in the U.S. or Canada, $35 for all foreign subscribers (US dollars only).

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Magistra is always seeking articles on lesser known women and subjects other than the “traditional” Catholic medieval mystics.

In addition to original articles, translations of  texts by or about women and their spirituality will be considered by out editorial readers. Those submitting translations are responsible for copyright permission from the source and should provide biographical information about the woe’s author. Copies of new books in relevant areas are also welcomed for review.

All submissions may be uploaded to the Submissions form.

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Our editorial board includes:

  • Katie Bugyis, associate editor 
  • Laura Swan, OSB, book review editor 
  • Caroline Walker Bynum 
  • Rev. John Crean, Jr., (co-editor emeritus) 
  • Esther de Waal
  • Hugh Feiss, OSB
  • Mary Forman,OSB
  • Frank Henderson
  • Ann Natter
  • Barbara Newman
  • Darleen Pryds
  • Deborah Vess (co-editor emerita)
  • Katharina Wilson