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Journal of Psychology and Theology

Rosemead School of Psychology · United States · Est. 1973

ISSN2328-1162
SJR Q1WOS SSCIWOS A&HCIScopus / SJR
60
/ 100
Medium Risk
Score Breakdown
WoS SCIE/SSCI+25
Scopus Q1+25
Total60
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
0.315
H-Index
66
CiteScore
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Scopus metric · on the journal’s page
SNIP
0.462
Total Works
2,177
Total Citations
24,570
2yr Mean Citedness
1.55
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Aims & Scope✦ Inferred from recent articles

This journal explores the intersection of psychology and Christian theology, examining how religious beliefs, practices, and communities influence psychological well-being, mental health, and personal growth. It investigates the psychological utility of theological concepts, the role of faith in coping with stress and trauma, and the integration of religious and spiritual experiences within therapeutic contexts. The journal also addresses the experiences of religious leaders and their communities, as well as the impact of religious identity on various populations.

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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 / RegionUnited States
Primary LanguageEnglish
1st Year Published1973
FrequencyQuarterly
StatusActive (last: 2026)
Total Publications2,177
Publisher OrgSAGE Publishing
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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?
Rosemead School of Psychology
Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
Is the ISSN verified?
2328-1162
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

Based on the Think.Check.Submit framework by DOAJ, COPE & OASPA. All data from verified open sources.

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
Psychology (miscellaneous)Q3

Subject Classification

Web of Science Categories

Psychology, MultidisciplinaryReligion

Scopus Categories

Psychology (miscellaneous)Religious Studies

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Religion, Spirituality, and PsychologyHuman auditory perception and evaluationBiblical Studies and InterpretationReligion and Society InteractionsReligion, Society, and DevelopmentTheological Perspectives and PracticesGrief, Bereavement, and Mental HealthPsychotherapy Techniques and ApplicationsDiverse Scientific and Economic StudiesCounseling, Therapy, and Family Dynamics
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Data updated: 2026-05-22 · Sources: SJR, DOAJ, OpenAlex, WoS, Crossref