Secular Studies examines the multifaceted nature of secularism, secularity, and secularization across various contexts. It explores the processes of disaffiliation from religion, the development of secular identities and communities, and the relationship between secularism and societal structures like governance, education, and art. The journal also investigates the material and affective dimensions of secular experiences, including the role of objects, atmospheres, and emotions in shaping secularity.
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⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
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SJR Quartile by Discipline
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PhilosophyQ2
Religious StudiesQ2
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
PhilosophyReligion
Scopus Categories
PhilosophyReligious Studies
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Religion and Society InteractionsReligion, Society, and DevelopmentAmerican Constitutional Law and PoliticsReligion, Spirituality, and PsychologyReligious Education and SchoolsReligious Studies and Spiritual PracticesReligious Freedom and DiscriminationReligious Tourism and SpacesStudy and Philosophy of ReligionAnthropological Studies and Insights