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University press quality with ecclesial focus. We publish original Protestant academic theology and classic Baptist literature—peer-reviewed, carefully produced, and priced for the church.

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Original Volume Timeline
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Why Hanover Press

A Publisher Built for Serious Theology

Rigorous Peer Review as Standard

No original volume is published without expert feedback and approval from our editorial boards. As an introductory member of the Association of University Presses, we are committed to the peer-review standards that distinguish university press publishing.

Ecclesial Pricing and Distribution

Academic theology priced for the church, not just the library. We dispense with the outdated pricing models of major university presses to make serious theology accessible to pastors, students, and educated laypeople who need it most.

Rigorous Editorial Oversight for Dissertations

Few publishers offer genuine editorial guidance for dissertation-based monographs. We do. It is extremely rare for a dissertation to require no revisions, and our editorial investment ensures your work reaches its full potential before publication.

What We Publish

Three Editorial Boards. One Standard of Excellence.

Editorial Board I
Analytic & Systematic Theology

Dogmatic theology and analytic and philosophical theology. All work should be sufficiently constructive and attuned to theological and pastoral concerns.

  • Metaphysics of the incarnation and Christology
  • Trinitarian models and divine attributes
  • Theological anthropology and psychology
  • Religious epistemology and moral theology
  • Political theology and philosophy of religion
Editorial Board II
Baptist Theology

Constructive and historical Baptist literature. Volumes defending baptistic distinctives and historical monographs on Baptists are especially welcome, as are re-prints of classic Baptist works with academic editorial investment.

  • Baptist confessional and historical theology
  • Defenses of baptistic distinctives
  • Historical monographs on Baptist figures
  • Re-prints of classic Baptist works
Editorial Board III
Confessional & Historical Theology

Historical theology across all eras and confessional theology that constructively interacts with a Protestant confessional tradition. Purely historical works without theological engagement are outside our mission.

  • Patristic, medieval, and Reformation theology
  • Post-Reformation and early modern studies
  • American religious history
  • Confessional Reformed and Anglican theology
Publication Standards

What We Expect from Every Volume

Hanover Press is committed to publishing books that rival the content of Oxford, Cambridge, Routledge, Baylor, Princeton, and Brill—at prices that are accessible to the church. Every title we publish must meet the same standard.

All published titles must be consistent with the orthodox Protestant tradition—that is, what is held in common by the Second London Confession, the Orthodox Creed, the Westminster Confession, the Three Forms of Unity, and the Anglican Formularies—and written or edited by authors who confess the Nicene and Apostles’ Creed.

Every Title Must Evidence
  • Original contribution and independence of thought
  • Coherent and compelling presentation in both style and structure
  • Exemplary methodological rigor and mastery of the subject matter
  • Authorship by those holding terminal degrees in their field, or significant compensating factors such as extensive peer-reviewed publications
  • Consistency with the orthodox Protestant confessional tradition
Eligibility

Who Can Submit

Hanover Press invites proposals for single-authored original volumes, edited volumes, and Baptist re-print volumes primarily from those holding terminal degrees in their field of research.

Proposals from those without a terminal degree are not typically accepted. Such proposals must exhibit significant compensating factors—such as extensive peer-reviewed publications in the proposal area or equivalent academic experience—for consideration.

Those considering dissertation proposals should consult our dissertation publication guide before submitting. Proposals for revised dissertations receive the same full publication experience as standard original volumes, including rigorous editorial oversight that is rare among publishers of dissertation-based monographs.

It is extremely rare for a dissertation to require no revisions. While revisions are often required, few publishers offer rigorous editorial oversight for dissertation-based monographs—which is a key benefit of publishing with Hanover Press.

Volume Types Accepted

What We Accept

Original Volumes

Single-authored monographs and edited volumes presenting original scholarship. Includes revised and unpublished dissertations.

Baptist Re-Print Editions

Classic Baptist works with expert editorial investment—new introductions, modernized language, updated footnotes, and scholarly apparatus.

Hanover Handbooks

Short-to-medium introductions (40,000–60,000 words) in theology, philosophy, and history for seminary classrooms, pastors, and educated laypeople. Currently accepting proposals.

The Publishing Process

Transparent Steps from Proposal to Publication

Original & Edited Volumes
Estimated Timeline: 9–12 Months
  1. 1
    Proposal SubmissionComplete and submit the proposal form to contact@hanoverpress.com
  2. 2
    Editorial ReviewProposal reviewed by the relevant editorial board
  3. 3
    Contract & AgreementContract issued following editorial board approval
  4. 4
    Manuscript SubmissionFull manuscript submitted per agreed timeline
  5. 5
    Publisher ReviewInitial editorial feedback from Hanover Press
  6. 6
    Peer ReviewManuscript reviewed by editorial board members
  7. 7
    RevisionsAuthor revises based on editorial and peer feedback
  8. 8
    Copyediting & DesignProfessional copyediting, typesetting, and cover design
  9. 9
    Publication & DistributionPrint and digital release with full marketing support
Re-Print Editions
Estimated Timeline: 6–9 Months
  1. 1
    Proposal SubmissionComplete and submit the re-print proposal form
  2. 2
    Editorial ReviewProposal reviewed by Publisher and relevant board
  3. 3
    Contract & AgreementContract issued following approval
  4. 4
    Editorial WorkAuthor prepares new introduction, updated footnotes, modernized text, and indices
  5. 5
    Publisher ReviewEditorial feedback from Hanover Press (no peer review step for re-prints)
  6. 6
    RevisionsFinal revisions and editorial approval
  7. 7
    Copyediting & DesignTypesetting, design, and production
  8. 8
    Publication & DistributionPrint and digital release
All timelines are estimates. Edited volumes follow the same process as original volumes.
Re-Print Editions

Our Commitment to Re-Print Quality

Hanover Press re-prints go far beyond mere reproduction. We are committed to providing expert editorial investment that makes classic works genuinely useful to today’s pastors, students, and scholars—not simply available.

Ready to Submit

Download Proposal Forms

All proposals must be submitted using the appropriate Hanover Press form. Select the form that matches your project type and submit to contact@hanoverpress.com.

Original Volumes
Book Proposal Form

For single-authored monographs, edited volumes, and works of original scholarship.

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Re-Print Editions
Re-Print Proposal Form

For proposed re-print editions of classic Baptist or Protestant works with editorial investment.

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Dissertations
Dissertation Checklist

Consult before submitting a dissertation-based proposal. Helps assess readiness for the publication process.

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Style Guide
Hanover Press Style Guide

Formatting and citation requirements for all Hanover Press manuscripts. Review before submitting.

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Questions about your proposal or the submission process? Contact us at contact@hanoverpress.com