Aims and Scope
The Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion (JSSR) is a quarterly peer-reviewed academic journal published by Wiley-Blackwell in the United States of America under the auspices of the Society for the Scientific Study of Religion, dedicated to publishing scholarly articles in the social sciences, including psychology, sociology, and anthropology, devoted to the study of religion. It is not a theology journal, as its publications tend to be empirical papers in the aforementioned disciplines, rather than papers assessing the truth or falsity, or otherwise attempting to clarify, theological doctrines. However, the eminent theologian Paul Tillich wrote a preface to the first edition, published in 1961. A former editor, Ralph W. Hood, is a major name in the psychology of religion, having published scales to assess religious experience and mystical experience. Hood was succeeded as editor in 1999 by Ted Jelen, the first ever political scientist to edit the journal. Jelen was later succeeded as editor by sociologist Rhys Williams. The current editor of the journal is Tobin Grant (Southern Illinois University Carbondale).
Key Metrics
2.9
CiteScore
CiteScore
CiteScore measures average citations received per document published in the serial.
Q1
Religious Studies
SJR
- 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.
1.71
SNIP
SNIP
Source Normalized Impact per Paper measures actual citations received relative to citations expected for the serial’s subject field.
Topics Covered
- Mental health
- Racial politics
- Religious identity
- Pastoral care
- Spirituality
- Survey experiment
- Life satisfaction
- Emergency management
Journal Specifications
| Overview | |
| Publisher | WILEY |
| 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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Leaving Haredi Judaism: Coping Resources and Perceived Social Support During Community Transitions and Religious Disaffiliation
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Systems of Global Meaning in Atheists and Theists: Divergent World Beliefs, Sources of Meaning, and Values
- 28 Oct 24
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Correlates of Continued Church Membership Intention: An Empirical Study of Religion in Ghana
- 28 Oct 24
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Parental Sanctification, God Images, and Parental Happiness and Satisfaction in the United States
- 25 Oct 24
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Race and Faith: The Role of Congregations in Racial Justice
- 23 Oct 24
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Public Support for the Accommodation of Religious Diversity: The Interplay Between Religious Identification, Threat Perception, and Cross‐Group Friendships
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5k articles received 64.5k citations see all
- 2,938 Supporting
- 58,991 Mentioning
- 431 Contrasting
Editorial notices
- 0 Retractions
- 0 Withdrawals
- 0 Corrections
- 11 Errata
- 0 Expression of Concern
FAQs
How long has Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion been actively publishing?
Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion has been in operation since 1961 till date.
What is the publishing frequency of Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion ?
Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion published with a Quarterly frequency.
How many articles did Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion publish last years ?
In 2023, Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion published 86 articles.
What is the eISSN & pISSN for Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion ?
For Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion,eISSN is 1468-5906 and pISSN is0021-8294.
What is Citescore for Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion ?
Citescore for Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion is 2.9.
What is SNIP score for Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion ?
SNIP score for Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion is 1.71.
What is the SJR for Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion ?
SJR for Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion is Q1.
Who is the publisher of Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion ?
WILEY is the publisher of Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion.