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Journal of Empirical Theology

Brill Academic Publishers · Netherlands · Est. 1988

ISSN1570-9256

SJR Q1✓ WOS ESCI✓ Scopus / SJR

/ 100

High Risk

Score Breakdown

✓ WoS ESCI+10

✓ Scopus Q1+25

Total35

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

0.413

H-Index

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SNIP

0.869

Total Works

677

Total Citations

3,398

2yr Mean Citedness

0.48

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Aims & Scope✦ Inferred from recent articles

The Journal of Empirical Theology publishes research that empirically investigates theological concepts, religious beliefs, and practices across diverse populations and cultural contexts. It explores the relationship between religion and various aspects of life, including social trust, political attitudes, meaning-making, and environmental perceptions. The journal also examines the role of religious education and the experiences of religious leaders and individuals within their faith communities.

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⚡ Speed vs Prestige

How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?

SJR Rank

Top 25% in field

General Information

Country / RegionNetherlands

Primary LanguageEnglish

1st Year Published1988

Annual Volume~ 21 articles / year

StatusActive (last: 2025)

Total Publications677

Publisher OrgBrill

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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?

Brill Academic Publishers

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Does the journal have a website?

✓ Linked

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Is the ISSN verified?

1570-9256

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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

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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.

Religious StudiesQ1

Social Sciences (miscellaneous)Q2

Subject Classification

Web of Science Categories

Religion

Scopus Categories

Social Sciences (miscellaneous)Religious Studies

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Religion, Spirituality, and PsychologyReligious Education and SchoolsReligion and Society InteractionsReligion, Society, and DevelopmentReligion, Theology, and EducationChristian Theology and MissionBiblical Studies and InterpretationReligious Tourism and SpacesTheological Perspectives and PracticesMedia, Religion, Digital Communication