Call for Papers
Pharmakon Journal: The AU Undergraduate Journal of Philosophy & Religious Studies
Pharmakon is now accepting polished undergraduate papers* on any topic relating to philosophy or the study of religion for its spring 2025 issue. Interested students should read this call in its entirety.
Revise, Don’t Reinvent!
Students are strongly encouraged to revise and expand papers originally written for AU philosophy or religious studies courses. Use this opportunity to strengthen arguments with deeper analysis or new evidence, incorporate feedback from instructors or peers, and develop ideas you wish to explore further beyond the original assignment.
Submission Requirements
- Length: 2,500–4,000 words, inclusive of abstract and footnotes (5-8pp, double spaced)
- Abstract: Include a 250-word abstract at the beginning of your paper.
- Format: Anonymous, double-spaced, 12-pt font (Times New Roman or similar).
- Citations: Use Chicago Manual of Style notes and bibliography style.
- Blind Review: Remove all personal identifiers (name, course info, etc.) from the paper.
How to Submit
Email your paper as a PDF attachment to aupharmakon@gmail.com by Sunday, March 16th 2025, at 11:59 PM. Include “Submission” somewhere in the subject. In the body of your email (not in or on your PDF), provide your preferred name, major(s) and class year.
Review Process
- Submissions – Submitted papers undergo blind peer review by AU student volunteers. Authors of selected papers will receive feedback to refine their work for publication.
- Reviewers – Papers will be reviewed by your undergraduate student peers, overseen by the editorial board and faculty advisors. A separate call for volunteer reviewers has been published for those interested in serving as reviewers — see Canvas or contact the below email.
Questions?
Contact the editorial team at aupharmakon@gmail.com for guidance on the submission process, revisions, formatting, or any other inquiries.
Thank you, we’re excited for this opportunity to engage with the AU scholarly community!
* Pharmakon is an Undergraduate Journal. By undergraduate courses we mean papers from students enrolled in a course at the 100-400 level. Submissions from BA/MA students are accepted from courses in which the student was enrolled at the 400-level.