Founded in 1984, the Cultic Studies Journal (CSJ) is a semi-annual, peer reviewed, multidisciplinary journal that seeks to advance the understanding of cultic processes and their relation to society, including broad social and cultural implications as well as effects on individuals and families.

Abstracted in Psychological Abstracts and Religion Index, it is the only scholarly journal devoted to this field of inquiry. The cultic processes of concern to the CSJ are directly related to the research traditions of thought reform and the psychology of social influence. The CSJ editorial board  is composed of academicians from major universities and nationally recognized experts in the field.

Issue Index (Vol. 1-15)

 

 

Reprints

Cultic Studies Journal Back issues and article reprints are now available in AFF's Cult Information Bookstore.

Topic Index

 

Group Index

 

Author Index

The Directory of AFF/CO/CSJ Contributors includes profiles of authors -- including articles published -- who have published in the Cultic Studies Journal.

 

Topical Reprint Collections

Popular topical CSJ reprint collections are available (e.g. Bible-based groups; educator; ex-member; hypnosis).

 

Book Reviews

Books reviewed in the Cultic Studies Journal are listed by book title.

 

Video Reviews

Video tapes reviewed in the Cultic Studies Journal are listed by title.

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