The journal examines religion-state relations, religious pluralism, and freedom of religion or belief. It analyzes how societal contexts, including religious identity, civic trust, and international conflict, influence religiosity and minority group experiences. The journal also explores policy efforts and challenges in protecting various minority groups, including atheists, indigenous spiritualities, and the LGBTQIA+ community, within secular states.
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SJR Quartile by Discipline
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Religious StudiesQ1
Sociology and Political ScienceQ2
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Religion
Scopus Categories
Sociology and Political ScienceReligious Studies
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Religion, Society, and DevelopmentReligion and Society InteractionsAmerican Constitutional Law and PoliticsChristian Theology and MissionIslamic Studies and HistoryPolitical Conflict and GovernanceTerrorism, Counterterrorism, and Political ViolenceGlobal Peace and Security DynamicsReligious Education and SchoolsReligious Freedom and Discrimination