Le Fait Missionnaire (LFM)

Le Fait Missionnaire was a peer reviewed academic journal dedicated to the interdisciplinary study of Christian missions and their broader social, cultural, and political impacts. Established in 1995 at the University of Lausanne, the journal initially began as a series of working papers before evolving into a recognized international scholarly publication. It served as a platform for researchers exploring missions as complex social phenomena rather than purely theological enterprises. The journal brought together perspectives from history, anthropology, sociology, and political science to analyze the role of missionary activities in shaping societies across different regions, particularly in Africa but also globally. Articles often examined themes such as colonial encounters, cultural exchanges, identity formation, religious change, and the interaction between local communities and missionary institutions. A distinctive feature of the journal was its bilingual nature, publishing contributions in both French and English, which broadened its international reach. It emphasized critical and empirical research, encouraging dialogue between disciplines and regions. Over time, Le Fait Missionnaire gained recognition for its nuanced approach to religion as a “total social fact,” integrating multiple analytical frameworks. In 2006, it transitioned into the journal Social Sciences and Missions, continuing its scholarly legacy.

Le Fait Missionnaire (LFM) is :-

• International, Peer-Reviewed, Open Access, Refereed, anthropology, sociology, and political science to analyze the role of missionary activities in shaping societies across different regions, colonial encounters, cultural exchanges, identity formation, religious change, the interaction between local communities and missionary institutions , Online or Print , Irregular Journal

• UGC Approved, ISSN Approved: P-ISSN P-ISSN: 1420-2018, E-ISSN: 2211-8527, Established: 1995,
• Does Not Provide Crossref DOI

• Not indexed in Scopus, WoS, DOAJ, PubMed, UGC CARE