The Melanesian Journal of Theology (MJT) is published on behalf of the Melanesian Association of Theological Schools by the Christian Leaders Training College of Papua New Guinea.  MJT aims to stimulate the writing of theology in Melanesia.  It is an organ for the regular discussion of theological topics related to Melanesia. A full progressive index of the articles in the journal can be downloaded here.

Vols. 1 - 10 (1985-1994)
Vols. 11 - 20 (1995-2004)
Vols. 21 - 30 (2005-2014)
Vols. 31 - (2015- )
 
Vol. 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36

Volume 31 (2015)

31.1
On-line Resource Robyne Hobson, "Editorial," Melanesian Journal of Theology 31.1 (2015): 4-5.View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the Editor]
On-line Resource Scott Charlesworth, "Report on MATS 2014," Melanesian Journal of Theology 31.1 (2015): 6-10.View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the Editor]
On-line Resource Peter J. Frost, "Just War and Tribal Fighting - Reconciliation not Retaliation," Melanesian Journal of Theology 31.1 (2015): 11-46.View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the Editor]
On-line Resource Ruben Martello, "Payback: a Gospel Response, from a Franciscan Perspective," Melanesian Journal of Theology 31.1 (2015): 47-61.View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the Editor]
On-line Resource Allan Alafa Sanga, " Towards Contextualising Paul’s Expressions of Community in Ephesians 2 for Melanesian Christians," Melanesian Journal of Theology 31.1 (2015): 62-145.View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the Editor]
31.2  
On-line Resource "Editorial," Melanesian Journal of Theology 31.2 (2015): 146-148.View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the Editor]
On-line Resource Lionel Tom, "Discerning the Work of God in Healing on Vanuatu: with Special Reference to the Akey People on the Island of Espiritu Santo," Melanesian Journal of Theology 31.2 (2015): 149-218.View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the Editor]
On-line Resource Christopher Kouha, "A Comparison Between the God of the Bible and the Tannese Primal Gods: an Apologetic to Educate Tannese Christians," Melanesian Journal of Theology 31.2 (2015): 220-284.View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the Editor]

Volume 32 (2016)

32.1
On-line Resource Scott D. Charlesworth, "Editorial," Melanesian Journal of Theology 32.1 (2016): 1-2. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the Editor]
On-line Resource Thomas Davai Jr., "The Triangle of Ghora Killing in Rigo Inland in the Central Province of Papua New Guinea: a Biblical Response," Melanesian Journal of Theology 32.1 (2016): 3-18.View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the Editor]
On-line Resource Ma’afu Palu, "Responding to Contemporary Issues: a Gospel-centred Contextualisation," Melanesian Journal of Theology 32.1 (2016): Melanesian Journal of Theology 32.1 (2016): 19-36.View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the Editor]
On-line Resource Scott D. Charlesworth, "The Sermon on the Mount or Cultural Religion: Ministry Practice and Theological Education in Papua New Guinea," Melanesian Journal of Theology 32.1 (2016): 37-58.View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the Editor]
On-line Resource Celestial Prasad Yejerla, "Helping Youth of the Ghatapa Association of the South Sea Evangelical Church Understand their Familial Identity in Christ in the Midst of Changes Brought on by Globalisation," Melanesian Journal of Theology 32.1 (2016): 59-78.View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the Editor]
32.2 Complete Volume View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the Editor]
On-line Resource "Editorial," Melanesian Journal of Theology 32.2 (2016): 79-80.View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the Editor]
  Peer Reviewed Articles
On-line Resource Kenneth Nehrbass, "Melanesian Morality and Biblical Virtues," Melanesian Journal of Theology 32.2 (2016): 81-102. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the Editor]
On-line Resource Kim Papaioannou, "Motifs of Death and Hell in the Teaching of Jesus: Part 1—An Examination of Hades," Melanesian Journal of Theology 32.2 (2016): 103-133. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the Editor]
On-line Resource Andrew Murray, "What About the Wantok System?" Melanesian Journal of Theology 32.2 (2016): 134-147. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the Editor]
  Summary Article
On-line Resource Sussie Stanley, "Evil and Human Suffering in View of God's Plan of Redemption in the Great Controversy Context," Melanesian Journal of Theology 32.2 (2016): 149-176. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the Editor]
  Book Review
On-line Resource Brandon Zimmerman, "Andrew Murray, Thinking about Political Things: An Aristotelian Approach to Pacific Life," Melanesian Journal of Theology 32.2 (2016): 177-192. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the Editor]

Volume 33 (2017)

33.1-2 Complete issue View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the Editor]
On-line Resource Scott D. Charlesworth, "Editorial," Melanesian Journal of Theology 33.1-2 (2017): 1-2. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the Editor]
On-line Resource Joseph Vnuk, "Report on MATS 2017," Melanesian Journal of Theology 33.1-2 (2017): 3-6. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the Editor]
  Peer Reviewed Articles
On-line Resource Kim Papaioannou, "Motifs of Death and Hell in the Teaching of Jesus. Part 2: An Examination of Gehenna," Melanesian Journal of Theology 33.1-2 (2017): 7-32. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the Editor]
On-line Resource Tim Meadowcroft, "Wise Participation in the Divine Life: Lessons from the Life of Daniel," Melanesian Journal of Theology 33.1-2 (2017): 33-49. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the Editor]
On-line Resource Douglas Young, " Church and Politics in the Social Doctrine of the Catholic Church: An Application to PNG," Melanesian Journal of Theology 33.1-2 (2017): 50-59. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the Editor]

Volume 34 (2018)

34.1-2 Complete issue View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the Editor]
On-line Resource Tim Meadowcroft, "Editorial," Melanesian Journal of Theology 34.1-2 (2018): 1-2. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the Editor]
On-line Resource Thomas Davai Jr., Report on MATS 2018: Interfaith and Ecumenical Dialogue in Melanesia," Melanesian Journal of Theology 34.1-2 (2018): 3-12. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the Editor]
  Peer Reviewed Articles
On-line Resource Maxon Mani, "Male-Centric Biblical Literature and Marital Violence: Reading through Melanesian Interpretive Lenses. Part 1," Melanesian Journal of Theology 34.1-2 (2018): 13-27. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the Editor]
On-line Resource Brandon Zimmerman, "Aquinas on Polygamy," Melanesian Journal of Theology 34.1-2 (2018): 28-53. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the Editor]
On-line Resource Paul Anthony McGavin, "Epistemology and Pastoral Practice: Applications in Melanesian Contexts," Melanesian Journal of Theology 34.1-2 (2018): 54-67. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the Editor]

Volume 35 (2019)

35 Complete issue View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the Editor]
On-line Resource Maxon Mani, "Report on MATS 2019: Natural Theology," Melanesian Journal of Theology 35 (2019): 1-7. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the Editor]
  Peer Reviewed Articles
On-line Resource Maxon Mani, "Male-Centric Biblical Literature and Marital Violence: Reading through Melanesian Interpretive Lenses, part 2," Melanesian Journal of Theology 35 (2019): 8-44. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the Editor]
On-line Resource Jacklyn S. Nembai, "The Seven δικαιοσύnη-Passages in the Gospel of Matthew," Melanesian Journal of Theology 35 (2019): 45-73. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the Editor]
On-line Resource Lionel Tom, "Dedication to Idolatrous Worship in Acts 17:22–23 and Implications for Dialogue between the Gospel and Melanesian Religions," Melanesian Journal of Theology 35 (2019): 75-98. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the Editor]
On-line Resource Joseph Vnuk, OP, "Anselm for Melanesia: A Translation of Gisbert Greshake, 'Redemption and Freedom: Towards a New Interpretation of the Soteriology of Anselm of Canterbury'," Melanesian Journal of Theology 35 (2019): 99-120. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the Editor]

Volume 36 (2020)

36 Complete issue View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the Editor]
On-line Resource Editor, "Report on MATS 2020 Conference: Theology and Social Issues in Melanesia," Melanesian Journal of Theology 36 (2020): iii. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the Editor]
  Peer Reviewed Articles
On-line Resource John G. Flett, "Natural Theology and the Different Bodies of the Christian Gospel: part 1: What is the Problem for which Natural Theology Seems a Solution?" Melanesian Journal of Theology 36 (2020): 3-32. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the Editor]
On-line Resource Paul Anthony McGavin, "Natural Theology and Theological Ethics: Applications in Melanesian Contexts," Melanesian Journal of Theology 36 (2020): 33-56. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the Editor]
On-line Resource Modest Eligi Sangia, OFM Cap, "Knowledge of the Concept of God in Relation to Human Nature: Melanesians in Perspective," Melanesian Journal of Theology 36 (2020): 57-79. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the Editor]
On-line Resource Steve Taylor, "Hapkas Christology as Resistance and Innovation in The Mountain," Melanesian Journal of Theology 36 (2020): 81-101. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the Editor]
On-line Resource Michael J. Toy, "Speak of the Devil: Suanggi, Satan, and Spiritual Healing in West Papua," Melanesian Journal of Theology 36 (2020): 103-120. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the Editor]

Volume 37 (2021)

37 Complete issue View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the Editor]
On-line Resource Geoffrey D. Dunn, "Editorial," Melanesian Journal of Theology 37 (2021): viii. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the Editor]
On-line Resource Barrie Abel Jr., "Report on MATS 2021: Theology and Social Issues in Melanesia," Melanesian Journal of Theology 37 (2021): 1-4. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the Editor]
  Peer Reviewed Articles
On-line Resource John G. Flett,"Natural Theology and the Different Bodies of the Christian Gospel: part 2: History, the Resurrected Jesus Christ, the Living Spirit," Melanesian Journal of Theology 37 (2021): 5-22. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the Editor]
On-line Resource Douglas Young, SVD, "Catholic and Seventh-day Adventist Dialogue in Melanesia: An Exercise in Pastoral and Contextual Praxis Theology," Melanesian Journal of Theology 37 (2021): 23-33. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the Editor]
On-line Resource Thomas Davai Jr., "The Seventh-day Adventist Position on Interfaith and Ecumenical Dialogue: A Reflection on the Good Samaritan of Luke 10:25–37," Melanesian Journal of Theology 37 (2021): 35-44. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the Editor]
On-line Resource Philip Gibbs, SVD, "The Soul within Oceania," Melanesian Journal of Theology 37 (2021): 45-59. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the Editor]

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