Journal of Lutheran Ethics

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Journal of Lutheran Ethics (JLE) is a bimonthly, open-access scholarly journal that explores ethical issues from a Christian perspective, with a focus on the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) tradition. It is published in the United States by the ELCA’s Office of the Presiding Bishop through the Theological Discernment Team, and the current editor-in-chief is Jennifer Hockenbery, Ph.D. The journal began in September 2001 as a monthly publication and moved to a bimonthly schedule in 2011. Each issue includes book reviews, and since 2019 it has featured special features for use in congregations. Topics covered include economic inequality, immigration, abortion, gun control, technology, genetics and stem cell research, foreign policy, ecumenism, just war, climate change and ecojustice, addiction, end-of-life issues, and Israel–Palestine. Past editors include Carmelo Santos, James Kenneth Echols, Victor Thasia, and Kaari Reinertson.