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Journal of the Society of Christian Ethics

Georgetown University Press · United States · Est. 1998

ISSN1540-7942eISSN2326-2176
SJR Q3WOS A&HCIScopus / SJR
12
/ 100
High Risk
Score Breakdown
Scopus Q3+12
Total12
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
0.133
H-Index
21
CiteScore
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Scopus metric · on the journal’s page
SNIP
0.303
Total Works
1,201
Total Citations
2,819
2yr Mean Citedness
0.09
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Aims & Scope✦ Inferred from recent articles

This journal explores the intersection of Christian ethics with contemporary social and political issues. It examines themes of justice, inequality, and the ethical implications of various social structures, including those related to disability, mental health, and reproductive rights. The journal also engages with theological frameworks to address systemic injustices and promote ethical reflection on societal challenges.

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⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
Q3
SJR Rank
Top 75% in field

General Information

Country / RegionUnited States
Primary LanguageEnglish
1st Year Published1998
Annual Volume~ 51 articles / year
StatusActive (last: 2025)
Total Publications1,201
Publisher OrgSociety of Christian Ethics
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Submission Info

Peer Review
Review Time
Acceptance Rate
OA License
OA Rate

Ethics & Quality

COPE Member✗ No
OASPA Member✗ No
Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

6/12 · 50%
Do you know the journal / publisher?
Georgetown University Press
Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
Is the ISSN verified?
1540-7942 / 2326-2176
Indexed in a trusted database?
Scopus
Peer review process documented?
N/A
Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
APC fees clearly disclosed?
N/A
Not on predatory/blacklists?
✓ Clean
Long-term digital preservation?
N/A
Plagiarism detection in place?
N/A
Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
N/A
Primary language documented?
English

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Publication & Citation Trend

Articles published
Times cited
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026

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.

PhilosophyQ3
Religious StudiesQ3

Subject Classification

Web of Science Categories

Religion

Scopus Categories

PhilosophyReligious Studies

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

American Constitutional Law and PoliticsReligion, Society, and DevelopmentChristian Theology and MissionTheology and Philosophy of EvilReligion, Ecology, and EthicsBiblical Studies and InterpretationReligion and Society InteractionsTheological Perspectives and PracticesWar, Ethics, and JustificationMedieval Philosophy and Theology
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Data updated: 2026-05-22 · Sources: SJR, DOAJ, OpenAlex, WoS, Crossref