Journals

  • Analecta Cracoviensia

    Analecta Cracoviensia is an annual journal of the John Paul II Pontifical University in Krakow, which has been published continuously since 1969.

  • Annales Canonici

    A semi-annual legal journal aimed at academic circles, legal practitioners, and all those interested in the field of ecclesiastical law. The journal contains reviews and reports on events, especially those related to legislative activity in the universal Church and in local Churches, as well as news and information on significant achievements in the science of ecclesiastical law in Poland and abroad.

  • Folia Historica Cracoviensia

    Folia Historica Cracoviensia is an annual journal published at The Pontifical Univeristy of John Paul II in Krakow. It includes articles and other scientific texts. Its scientific profile includes areas such as history, history of art, archeology and etnology.
    Starting from 2021, texts that have undergone the review process are posted in accordance with the "ahead of print" principle - thus the publication of the article in the electronic version precedes the publication in the printed version. This ensures quick access to the scientific content presented in the journal.
    The journal offers immediate, free, open and constant access to its content, thus supporting the global exchange of scientific knowledge. Neither do the Publishing House nor the Editorial Office charge any fee for preparing and publishing received texts.
    Folia Historica Cracoviensia is indexed in the following databases: Index Copernicus, BazHum, CEJSH (the Central European Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities), Pol-index, ERIH Plus, InfoBase, DOAJ (Directory of Open Access Journals), CEEOL (Central and Eastern European Online Library).

  • Logos i Ethos

    Logos and Ethos is a semi-annual journal published since 1991 by the Faculty of Philosophy at the Pontifical University of John Paul II in Krakow. The journal was established to disseminate national and international research in the broadly understood field of philosophy. We publish scientific articles, translations, commentaries, reviews, reports, and interviews. Submissions are accepted on a rolling basis. Logos and Ethos is indexed by CEJSH (Central European Journal Of Social Sciences And Humanities), ERIH PLUS (European Reference Index for the Humanities), BAZHUM, POL-INDEX, PBN (Polish Scientific Bibliography), and The Philosopher’s Index.

  • Orientalia Christiana Cracoviensia

    The magazine was published in 2009-2019.

  • Polonia Sacra

    Polonia Sacra is a scholarly journal published by the Theological Faculty of the Pontifical University of John Paul II in Krakow. It features original scholarly articles, reports, and reviews in the fields of theology and biblical studies. The journal is dedicated to promoting Polish theological thought and its interconnections with Polish culture and history. It aims to disseminate research findings on the Bible, Christian religiosity, religious freedom, as well as ecumenical and interfaith dialogue. It also highlights contributions of notable figures to theology, Polish culture, and Church history. Polish theological research is contextualized within international discourse. The journal serves as a forum for exploring the evolution of theological ideas through the ages, providing original analyses of eminent theologians, the legacy of John Paul II, and other saints and theologians. It addresses Catholic traditions, contemporary pastoral challenges, and offers commentary on recent documents from the Holy See. The editorial board accepts only unpublished texts that present original research findings. Submissions are welcomed on an ongoing basis, with the thematic focus of each issue being shaped by the received contributions.

  • Pro Musica Sacra

    Pro Musica Sacra is a scientific journal dealing with the subjects from the field of church music. This annual in its current form has the following structure: I - Articles and studies; II - Notes, polemics, communications; III - Reviews and reports. We seek the aim for articles to be written in the following areas related to the subject of church music: choral music; compositions of religious music; organs; Gregorian chant; liturgy; history of church music; performance of church music.

  • Racjonalia. Z punktu widzenia humanistyki

    The magazine was published in 2011-2017.

  • Studia Sandomierskie. Teologia – Filozofia – Historia

    Studia Sandomierskie is a scientific journal of the Sandomierz diocese and the Faculty of History and Cultural Heritage of the John Paul II Pontifical University in Krakow. The periodical publishes articles in the field of humanities. Currently, the yearbook contains four sections: history, theology, biblical studies, and philosophy.

  • Semina Scientiarum

    The magazine was published in 2004-2018.

  • Studia Socialia Cracoviensia

    "Studia Socialia Cracoviensia" is a scientific journal published by the Faculty of Social Sciences of the John Paul II Pontifical University in Krakow since 2009 (hiatus 2021-2024). It is a forum for the presentation and promotion of scientific research in the area of ​​education, issues of marriage and family, society, culture, morality and social ethics, social and family policy, issues of socio-cultural transformation and civilizational development, and the reception of the social teaching of the Church with particular emphasis on the thought of John Paul II.

  • Tarnovian Theological Studies

    A peer-reviewed scholarly semi-annual published since 1938 by the Faculty of Theology, Section in Tarnów, of the Pontifical University of John Paul II in Kraków. In addition to theses, it contains translations of texts and commentaries on them, reviews of Polish and foreign publications.

  • Textus et Studia

    Journal of the Institute of History,  Faculty of History and Cultural Heritage, at the Pontifical University of John Paul II in Krakow.
    Scientific disciplines: archaeology, philosophy, history, linguistics, literary studies, cultural and religious studies, art studies.

  • Theological Research. The Journal of Systematic Theology

    The journal was published in 2013-2020.

  • The Person and the Challenges. The Journal of Theology, Education, Canon Law and Social Studies Inspired by Pope John Paul II

    The revised scientific journal established to disseminate international research in the field of theology, education, canon law and social studies inspired by the person and teaching of Pope John Paul II provides a forum for discussion connected with the above mentioned, or closely related, areas of studies. The journal “The Person and the Challenges” is prepared by the Theology Faculty, Section in Tarnów of the Pontifical University of John Paul II in Kraków since 2011 – the year of the beatification of the Holy Father John Paul II. This journal is published by the Scientific Publishing House of the Pontifical University of John Paul II in Krakow.  The Journal publishes over 30 scientific and review articles annually. 
    Assigned scientific disciplines: ethnology and cultural anthropology, family studies, sociology, pedagogy, canon law, international relations, biblical studies, theological sciences.