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Literature and Theology

Oxford University Press · United Kingdom

ISSN0269-1205eISSN1477-4623

SJR Q2✓ WOS A&HCI✓ Scopus / SJR

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Score Breakdown

✓ Scopus Q2+18

Total18

Journal Impact Factor

This journal is indexed in Web of Science (JCR) and has an official Journal Impact Factor. View the current value on the journal’s page ↗

SJR Score

0.119

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SNIP

0.361

Total Works

2,011

Total Citations

4,196

2yr Mean Citedness

0.07

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Aims & Scope✦ Inferred from recent articles

Literature and Theology examines the intersection of literary works and theological concepts. Articles analyze how literature engages with religious thought, including themes of agnosticism, mysticism, and sacramental theology. The journal also explores the theological dimensions of prayer experiences, martyrdom, and ethical speech acts within various cultural and historical contexts. It further investigates the complex relationship between literature, theology, and political or philosophical critique, particularly concerning issues of identity and historical controversies.

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⚡ Speed vs Prestige

How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?

SJR Rank

Top 50% in field

General Information

Country / RegionUnited Kingdom

Primary LanguageEnglish

1st Year Published—

Annual Volume~ 44 articles / year

StatusActive

Total Publications2,011

Publisher OrgOxford University Press

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Submission Info

Publishing ModelHybrid

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Ethics & Quality

COPE Member✗ No

OASPA Member✗ No

Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes

⚡ Hybrid journal — subscription model available.

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

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6/12 · 50%

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Do you know the journal / publisher?

Oxford University Press

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Does the journal have a website?

✓ Linked

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Is the ISSN verified?

0269-1205 / 1477-4623

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Indexed in a trusted database?

Scopus

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Peer review process documented?

N/A

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Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?

N/A

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APC fees clearly disclosed?

N/A

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Not on predatory/blacklists?

✓ Clean

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Long-term digital preservation?

N/A

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Plagiarism detection in place?

N/A

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Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?

N/A

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Primary language documented?

English

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Publication & Citation Trend

Articles published

Times cited

2019

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Source: OpenAlex · Note: citations accumulate over time so older years appear higher

SJR Quartile by Discipline

Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.

Literature and Literary TheoryQ2

Religious StudiesQ3

Subject Classification

Web of Science Categories

Literary Theory & CriticismReligion

Scopus Categories

Religious StudiesLiterature and Literary Theory

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Biblical Studies and InterpretationReformation and Early Modern ChristianityReligious Studies and Spiritual PracticesPhilosophy, Ethics, and ExistentialismMedieval Literature and History