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JOURNAL OF PASTORAL THEOLOGY

ROUTLEDGE JOURNALS, TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD · GB

ISSN1064-9867eISSN2161-4504

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PubScope credibility score from verifiable indexing & ethics signals

Score Breakdown

◆ WoS ESCI56

✓ Corroboration (1 more)+6

Total62

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Impact Factor & Quartile · Web of Science (JCR)

✓ Indexed in the Web of Science Core Collection (ESCI) — Clarivate publishes an official Journal Impact Factor and JCR quartile for this journal.

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Aims & Scope✦ Compiled from public sources

The Journal of Pastoral Theology is a research journal that publishes research in the field of Religion. It aims to further the understanding of pastoral theology as a theological discipline and clarify its nature. The journal views pastoral theology as a constructive theology that emerges from the exercise of caring relationships.

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General Information

Country / RegionGB

Primary LanguageEnglish

1st Year Published—

Annual Volume~ 24 articles / year

StatusActive

Total Publications—

Publisher OrgRoutledge

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Submission Info

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Ethics & Quality

COPE Member✗ No

OASPA Member✗ No

Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

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6/12 · 50%

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Do you know the journal / publisher?

ROUTLEDGE JOURNALS, TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD

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Does the journal have a website?

✓ Linked

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Is the ISSN verified?

1064-9867 / 2161-4504

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Indexed in a trusted database?

WoS

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Peer review process documented?

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Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?

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APC fees clearly disclosed?

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Not on predatory/blacklists?

✓ Clean

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Long-term digital preservation?

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Plagiarism detection in place?

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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

Citations received

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Source: OpenAlex · Each year’s green bar = citations earned by that year’s papers, counted to date — so recent years look lower simply because their papers haven’t had time to be cited yet.

Subject Classification

Web of Science Categories

Religion

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Theological Perspectives and PracticesReligion, Society, and DevelopmentReligion, Spirituality, and PsychologyChristian Theology and MissionPentecostalism and Christianity StudiesGrief, Bereavement, and Mental HealthReligion and Society InteractionsBiblical Studies and InterpretationRace, History, and American SocietyReligious Education and Schools

Frequently asked questions about JOURNAL OF PASTORAL THEOLOGY

Is JOURNAL OF PASTORAL THEOLOGY a predatory journal?

PubScope has no integrity flags on record for JOURNAL OF PASTORAL THEOLOGY: it is indexed in Web of Science, and is not on DOAJ's withdrawn list. Its PubScope Trust Score is 62/100. Indexing is a transparency signal, not a guarantee — always confirm fit and policies before submitting.

What is the impact factor of JOURNAL OF PASTORAL THEOLOGY?

JOURNAL OF PASTORAL THEOLOGY is indexed in the Web of Science Core Collection, so Clarivate publishes an official Journal Impact Factor for it (since the 2023 Journal Citation Reports, every Core Collection journal — including Arts & Humanities and Emerging Sources titles — receives one). PubScope links to Clarivate's official source rather than reprinting the number, which can be out of date.

Is JOURNAL OF PASTORAL THEOLOGY indexed in Scopus and Web of Science?

JOURNAL OF PASTORAL THEOLOGY is indexed in Web of Science.