Aims and Scope
History of Religions (HR) is the first academic journal devoted to the study of comparative religious history. The journal was founded in 1961 by Mircea Eliade. It is currently published by the University of Chicago Press. HR publishes articles that set the standard for the study of religious phenomena from prehistory to modern times, both within particular traditions and across cultural boundaries. In addition to major articles, the journal also publishes review articles and comprehensive book reviews. The journal also occasionally publishes special or theme issues. It is intended for historians of religion, anthropologists, comparative historians, and interdisciplinary scholars of religion.
Key Metrics
0.7
CiteScore
CiteScore
CiteScore measures average citations received per document published in the serial.
Q2
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SJR
- Q2 History
- Q1 Religious Studies
SJR
SJR
SCImago Journal Rank measures weighted citations received by the serial. Citation weighting depends on subject field and prestige (SJR) of the citing serial.
1.27
SNIP
SNIP
Source Normalized Impact per Paper measures actual citations received relative to citations expected for the serial’s subject field.
Journal Specifications
| Overview | |
| Publisher | UNIV CHICAGO PRESS |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Quarterly |
| General Details | |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Quarterly |
| Publication Start Year | 1961 |
| Publisher URL | Visit website |
| Website URL | Visit website |
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FAQs
How long has History of Religions been actively publishing?
History of Religions has been in operation since 1961 till date.
What is the publishing frequency of History of Religions ?
History of Religions published with a Quarterly frequency.
How many articles did History of Religions publish last years ?
In 2023, History of Religions published 23 articles.
What is the eISSN & pISSN for History of Religions ?
For History of Religions,eISSN is 1545-6935 and pISSN is0018-2710.
What is Citescore for History of Religions ?
Citescore for History of Religions is 0.7.
What is SNIP score for History of Religions ?
SNIP score for History of Religions is 1.27.
What is the SJR for History of Religions ?
SJR for History of Religions is Q2.
Who is the publisher of History of Religions ?
UNIV CHICAGO PRESS is the publisher of History of Religions.