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Bridwell Press has over a dozen discipline-focused series, most of which are governed by an editorial board comprised of scholars in the fields of the series focus. These series editorial boards work in coordination with scholars, writers, translators, and staff at Bridwell Press to ensure a smooth, efficient, and professional workflow and project lifecycle for every book published.

Current Series

Cambodian Cultural Heritage 

The Cambodian Cultural Heritage Series focuses on developing a framework to identify, translate, and publish major works in Cambodian languages, particularly Khmer, which have religious, theological, historical, and literary significance in the broader cultural understanding of Cambodian society. The series editor is Dr. Erik Davis, Macalester College, Minneapolis, MN. For inquiries please contact Dr. Davis at davise@macalester.edu.

Christian East: Text and Documents

The Christian East: Texts and Documents series publishes English translations of texts and documents related to the history of the Christian East, drawn from Arabic, Armenian, Coptic, Ethiopic, Georgian, Greek, Slavonic, Syriac, and other relevant languages. Volumes may include texts and documents that have never previously been translated, as well as new translations of works that are inadequately served by existing versions.

The series welcomes contributions across all genres, including canon law and legal texts, documentary materials, epistles, exegetical writings, hagiographies, historical works and chronicles, homilies, liturgical texts, theological and spiritual treatises, and poetry. Submissions designed to support language learning — such as readers and chrestomathies — are also encouraged. Translated texts should originate from the premodern period, broadly defined as spanning from the earliest centuries of Christianity through the onset of modernity, as understood within the relevant regional contexts. Volumes may consist solely of English translations or may also include the original texts. Original texts may be based on established editions, where practicable, or newly prepared editions. Depending on the textual tradition, new editions may take the form of manuscript transcriptions or facsimiles, diplomatic editions, or full critical editions. When no edition exists, inclusion of the original text is generally required. When an edition does exist, inclusion of the original text is optional but encouraged, particularly when it enhances readers’ understanding of the work. Contributions may take the form of either single- or multi-volume works. Shorter volumes, typically ranging from 50 to 75 pages, are also welcome. All volumes must include an introduction, along with the scholarly apparatus necessary to make the text accessible to readers. This apparatus may range from minimal annotation to a full critical commentary. The series editor is Dr. John Lamoreaux, 51³Ô¹ÏÍøassociate professor of Religious Studies and director of undergraduate studies. For inquiries contact Dr. Lamoreaux at jclam@smu.edu.

World Methodism

This series includes historic unpublished works related to the Methodist Church and new works related to the worldwide Methodist community, its history, associated cultures, and other related activities. Methodist traditions, broadly defined, as well as adjacent scholarship of importance is encouraged. The World Methodism series is meant to provide a place to encourage discussion and dialogue in an extensive Christian tradition. Inquiries should be sent to bridwellpress@smu.edu.

The Dallas Institute of Humanities and Culture

The Dallas Institute of Humanities and Culture has been a fixture of intellectual curiosity and scholarly life in Dallas for more than forty-five years. During that period, it has demonstrated an unparalleled capacity to engage with a sweeping breadth of internationally distinguished thinkers, artists, and creative minds. It has also produced some of the best academic works in North Texas, through the publication of dozens of highly acclaimed standards in the philosophical and theoretical repertoire. Dr. Gail Thomas, one of the founders, and Dr. Seemee Ali, current director of the Dallas Institute, continue to be instrumental forces in the success of the organization, which recently became part of SMU. Bridwell Press is honored to work with them to advance both historical monographs published by the Institute and help foster new works, especially focused on the idea of the city and culture.

Project Poëtica

Project Poëtica at 51³Ô¹ÏÍøMethodist University began in 2025 and has quickly emerged as a dynamic force in contemporary poetry, positioning 51³Ô¹ÏÍøas a center for literary innovation and exchange. Founded and directed by David Caplan, the initiative unites critical inquiry and creative practice through symposia, readings, and collaborative programming. In partnership with Bridwell Press, it has produced four poetry volumes—including an experimental do-si-do edition—with six more titles forthcoming. Poet and scholar Katie Condon plays a key editorial role, and together they have cultivated a platform that amplifies diverse voices while deepening engagement with poetic form. For inquiries contact Lauren Brazeal Garza at lbrazealgarza@gmail.com.

Latin American Sources in Theology, Philosophy, and Church History

The Latin American Sources in Theology, Philosophy, and Church History Series seeks to identify and translate mostly Spanish language works, both published and in manuscript, from ca. 1530 through 1800. The translations will be made into English and will be made available online and in print copies. A key focus of the series is to increase the visibility and awareness of little known or lost works which were mostly produced in Mexico and have great historical, theological, cultural, and philosophical value, and will make a significant contribution to modern scholarship. The editorial board of this series is headed by Dr. Pablo Irazar, Newman Theological College, Edmonton, Canada.

NYU Global Italian Religious Networks (GLIRN)

The GLIRN Book Series is the result of the partnership of NYU's Initiative on Global Italian Religious Networks (GLIRN) with Bridwell Press. The Series aims to publish both the editorial outputs of the projects that GLIRN manages and supervises works of scholars, who investigate Italian religious history as a continuous dialogue between Italy and the outside world, and that examine the movements of peoples and ideas that have shaped it. The series focuses mostly on the Western world and the period from the early modern era to the present day, but it welcomes works that surpass these geographical and temporal boundaries. The editor-in-chief is professor Alessandro Saggioro, Sapienza University, Rome, Italy. For inquiries contact glirn@nyu.edu.

Japanese Cultural Heritage

The Japanese Cultural Heritage series was established to evaluate, translate, and publish important works of Japanese literature and history, mostly from the medieval period, with a view toward those works that have long been neglected or undervalued in the greater scholarly community. A team of several scholars and translators from around the world is identifying key works from the 8th through 12th centuries CE and will undertake specific translations with qualified specialists in the field. The series is chaired by Dr. Matthieu Felt.

Travel in Translation

This series publishes translations into English of traveler’s accounts or journals from all time periods and geographical regions. We aim to publish high-quality translations for use by scholars of world and comparative history, politics, geography, as well as comparative literature. Our books are published open-access and at competitive prices which makes them ideal for use in teaching. Authors retain copyrights for their work. We are particularly interested bringing out voices which have been previously neglected in history, such as writings by women or by culturally and economically marginalized people. Anthologies of texts from or about specific regions of the world which have been previously underrepresented are welcomed. The primary focus of this series is nonfiction texts from any time period; other types of texts, such as primary sources involving imagined travels in space or time, will be considered on a case-by-case basis. For inquiries and submissions, contact Karen Oslund at koslund@towson.edu.

Independent Series

Independent Series are series operating without an editorial board and include areas of publishing in both broad and specific categories, managed by Bridwell Press in consultation with academic specialists, scholars, editors, and other publishing professionals at SMU. Each series varies in submission status, as indicated in parentheses following each category. For inquiries about these Independent Series, contact bridwellpress@smu.edu.

• Central & East Asia (open submissions)
• Arts & Culture (limited submissions)
• Education and Technology (open submissions)
• Spanish & Portuguese Translation (not accepting submissions)
• World History, Philosophy, and Literature (limited submissions)