The following lists are regarded as accredited journals by the Department of Higher Education and Training (DoHET).

Journals appearing on the IBSS

• International Bibliography of the Social Sciences (IBSS)

Journals appearing on the 3 indices of the ISI :

•  Science Citation Index
• Social Sciences Citation Index
• Arts and Humanities Citation Index (HTS Teologiese Studies/Theological Studies is on this list)

List of approved South African journals
Journals which do not appear in the above mentioned international indices but whose seat of publication is in South Africa and which meet specific criteria, can be included in this list.

• List of approved South African journals as maintained by the DoHET (.xls) [Updated 2010]

In conclusion:  HTS Teologiese Studies/Theological Studies meets the criteria (see Arts and Humanities Citation Index, ISI) of the DoHET. It is therefore accredited and approved by the DoHET for its inclusion in the subsidy system for being a research publication output for South Africa.