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International Journal of Practical Theology

Walter de Gruyter GmbH · Germany · Est. 1997

ISSN1612-9768
SJR Q1WOS ESCIScopus / SJR
35
/ 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
0.254
H-Index
23
CiteScore
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Scopus metric · on the journal’s page
SNIP
0.683
Total Works
742
Total Citations
2,327
2yr Mean Citedness
0.16
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Aims & Scope✦ Inferred from recent articles

The International Journal of Practical Theology publishes research on the intersection of theology and lived religious experience. Articles explore how theological concepts are applied in diverse contexts, including end-of-life care, identity formation, social justice issues, and responses to societal challenges. The journal also examines the development of theological disciplines and educational practices within various religious traditions and geographical regions.

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⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
Q1
SJR Rank
Top 25% in field

General Information

Country / RegionGermany
Primary Language
1st Year Published1997
Annual Volume~ 33 articles / year
StatusActive (last: 2025)
Total Publications742
Publisher OrgDe Gruyter
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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

5/12 · 42%
Do you know the journal / publisher?
Walter de Gruyter GmbH
Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
Is the ISSN verified?
1612-9768
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?
N/A

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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.

Religious StudiesQ1

Subject Classification

Web of Science Categories

Religion

Scopus Categories

Religious Studies

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Religion, Society, and DevelopmentChristian Theology and MissionReligion, Theology, and EducationReligious Education and SchoolsTheological Perspectives and PracticesBiblical Studies and InterpretationReligion and Society InteractionsReligion, Spirituality, and PsychologyDiverse Scientific and Economic StudiesPentecostalism and Christianity Studies
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Data updated: 2026-05-22 · Sources: SJR, DOAJ, OpenAlex, WoS, Crossref