Since 1998, the Zeitschrift für Neues Testament in Universität, Kirche, Schule & Gesellschaft (ZNT) has been dedicated to serving the general public’s interest. Questions and issues pertaining to the academic study of the New Testament are taken up with the interested non-specialist in mind.

ZNT strives to
- aid its readers in developing an informed judgment of and a responsible participation in current debates of theological relevance.
- mediate between those involved in the academic study of the New Testament and the theological practitioners in churches, schools and other spheres of society.

Therefore, ZNT seeks to
- present central theological topics as discussed by scholars of the New Testament and related fields in a way that is of interest to the general public;
- analyze theological topics of importance to the current discourse in society.
- win scholars from all fields of New Testament Studies as authors who wish to adress and inform an international audience.

The concept of ZNT reflects these concerns. Wirh its mix of lead articles, a debate adressing a controversial issue, an article covering a special hermeneutical topic and a book report, each issue is especially designed to introduce individual readers into complex areas of New Testament research and at the same time to support teachers in their educational efforts in church, school, or university.

ZNT is published twice yearly with issues forthcoming in April and October. Many issues are fully dedicated to one specific topic only which is discussed by all contributors. These are our ‘Themenhefte’. The ‘Themenhefte’ in particular are designed for application in a concrete educational setting, be it in church, school, or university.