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Top Journals in Religious studies

Presenting here the list of top journals in the field of Religious Studies, which you can always refer to and cite while writing your thesis and research papers. You can also submit your research paper in these journals to show the standard and worthiness of your work. This list is ordered by Scopus ranking. Subject category Religious studies falls under area Arts and Humanities.

Note: The impact score shown here is equivalent to the average number of times documents published in a journal/conference in the past two years have been cited in the current year (i.e., Cites / Doc. (2 years)). It is based on Scopus data and can be a little higher or different compared to the impact factor (IF) produced by Journal Citation Report. Please refer to the Web of Science data source to check the exact journal impact factor ™ (Thomson Reuters) metric.


1. Ijtihad: Jurnal Wacana Hukum Islam dan Kemanusiaan


Ijtihad: Jurnal Wacana Hukum Islam dan Kemanusiaan is a journal covering the categories related to Law (Q1); Religious Studies (Q1); Social Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q1). It is published by Faculty of Sharia State Islamic University of Salatiga. The overall rank of Ijtihad: Jurnal Wacana Hukum Islam dan Kemanusiaan is 2339. ISSN of this journal is/are 14119544, 24778036.

Impact Score: 7.68 h-Index: 12 SJR: 1.517 Overall Ranking: 2339



2. Psychology of Religion and Spirituality


Psychology of Religion and Spirituality is a journal covering the categories related to Applied Psychology (Q1); Religious Studies (Q1); Social Psychology (Q1). It is published by American Psychological Association. The overall rank of Psychology of Religion and Spirituality is 2744. ISSN of this journal is/are 19411022.

Impact Score: 3.57 h-Index: 54 SJR: 1.387 Overall Ranking: 2744


3. International Journal for the Psychology of Religion, The


International Journal for the Psychology of Religion, The is a journal covering the categories related to Psychology (miscellaneous) (Q1); Religious Studies (Q1). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of International Journal for the Psychology of Religion, The is 2845. ISSN of this journal is/are 10508619, 15327582.

Impact Score: 2.50 h-Index: 41 SJR: 1.36 Overall Ranking: 2845


4. Juris: Jurnal Ilmiah Syariah


Juris: Jurnal Ilmiah Syariah is a journal covering the categories related to Law (Q1); Religious Studies (Q1). It is published by Universitas Islam Negeri Mahmud Yunus Batusangkar. The overall rank of Juris: Jurnal Ilmiah Syariah is 3106. ISSN of this journal is/are 25802763, 14126109.

Impact Score: 5.84 h-Index: 12 SJR: 1.296 Overall Ranking: 3106


5. Sociology of Religion


Sociology of Religion is a journal covering the categories related to Religious Studies (Q1); Social Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q1). It is published by Association for the Sociology of Religion. The overall rank of Sociology of Religion is 3866. ISSN of this journal is/are 10694404.

Impact Score: 2.11 h-Index: 59 SJR: 1.144 Overall Ranking: 3866



6. Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion


Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion is a journal covering the categories related to Religious Studies (Q1). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell. The overall rank of Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion is 4239. ISSN of this journal is/are 218294.

Impact Score: 2.71 h-Index: 87 SJR: 1.081 Overall Ranking: 4239


7. Journal of Islamic Law


Journal of Islamic Law is a journal covering the categories related to Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous) (Q1); Law (Q1); Religious Studies (Q1); Social Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q1). It is published by Institut Agama Islam Negeri Pontianak. The overall rank of Journal of Islamic Law is 4646. ISSN of this journal is/are 27215032, 27215040.

Impact Score: 4.38 h-Index: 8 SJR: 1.023 Overall Ranking: 4646


8. Al-Ihkam: Jurnal Hukum dan Pranata Sosial


Al-Ihkam: Jurnal Hukum dan Pranata Sosial is a journal covering the categories related to Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous) (Q1); Law (Q1); Philosophy (Q1); Religious Studies (Q1); Social Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1); Social Psychology (Q2). It is published by Faculty of Shariah Institut Agama Islam Negeri Madura. The overall rank of Al-Ihkam: Jurnal Hukum dan Pranata Sosial is 4709. ISSN of this journal is/are 24423084, 1907591X.

Impact Score: 4.55 h-Index: 12 SJR: 1.015 Overall Ranking: 4709


9. Ahkam: Jurnal Ilmu Syariah


Ahkam: Jurnal Ilmu Syariah is a journal covering the categories related to Law (Q1); Religious Studies (Q1). It is published by Syarif Hidayatullah State Islamic University (UIN) Jakarta. The overall rank of Ahkam: Jurnal Ilmu Syariah is 4839. ISSN of this journal is/are 24078646, 14124734.

Impact Score: 3.84 h-Index: 12 SJR: 0.999 Overall Ranking: 4839



10. Al-Ahkam


Al-Ahkam is a journal covering the categories related to Law (Q1); Religious Studies (Q1). It is published by State Islamic University Walisongo Semarang. The overall rank of Al-Ahkam is 5252. ISSN of this journal is/are 08544603, 25023209.

Impact Score: 4.04 h-Index: 7 SJR: 0.951 Overall Ranking: 5252


11. Al-Manahij: Jurnal Kajian Hukum Islam


Al-Manahij: Jurnal Kajian Hukum Islam is a journal covering the categories related to Law (Q1); Religious Studies (Q1); Social Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q1). It is published by Universitas Islam Negeri Profesor Kiai Haji Saifuddin Zuhri Purwokerto. The overall rank of Al-Manahij: Jurnal Kajian Hukum Islam is 5283. ISSN of this journal is/are 19786670, 25794167.

Impact Score: 4.45 h-Index: 8 SJR: 0.947 Overall Ranking: 5283


12. Journal of Religion and Health


Journal of Religion and Health is a journal covering the categories related to Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q1); Nursing (miscellaneous) (Q1); Religious Studies (Q1). It is published by Kluwer Academic/Human Sciences Press Inc.. The overall rank of Journal of Religion and Health is 5409. ISSN of this journal is/are 15736571, 00224197.

Impact Score: 2.67 h-Index: 65 SJR: 0.934 Overall Ranking: 5409


13. Journal of Health Care Chaplaincy


Journal of Health Care Chaplaincy is a journal covering the categories related to Health (social science) (Q1); Religious Studies (Q1); Clinical Psychology (Q2). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Journal of Health Care Chaplaincy is 5907. ISSN of this journal is/are 15286916, 08854726.

Impact Score: 2.08 h-Index: 28 SJR: 0.878 Overall Ranking: 5907



14. Al-Istinbath: Jurnal Hukum Islam


Al-Istinbath: Jurnal Hukum Islam is a journal covering the categories related to Law (Q1); Religious Studies (Q1); Social Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q1). It is published by State Institute for Islamic Studies Curup. The overall rank of Al-Istinbath: Jurnal Hukum Islam is 6237. ISSN of this journal is/are 25483374, 25483382.

Impact Score: 2.89 h-Index: 8 SJR: 0.847 Overall Ranking: 6237


15. Religion, Brain and Behavior


Religion, Brain and Behavior is a journal covering the categories related to Religious Studies (Q1); Experimental and Cognitive Psychology (Q2). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of Religion, Brain and Behavior is 6249. ISSN of this journal is/are 2153599X, 21535981.

Impact Score: 1.29 h-Index: 33 SJR: 0.847 Overall Ranking: 6249


16. Legality: Jurnal Ilmiah Hukum


Legality: Jurnal Ilmiah Hukum is a journal covering the categories related to Law (Q1); Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Religious Studies (Q1); Social Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q1). It is published by University of Muhammadiyah Malang. The overall rank of Legality: Jurnal Ilmiah Hukum is 6870. ISSN of this journal is/are 08546509, 25494600.

Impact Score: 3.53 h-Index: 9 SJR: 0.792 Overall Ranking: 6870


17. Review of Religious Research


Review of Religious Research is a journal covering the categories related to Philosophy (Q1); Religious Studies (Q1). It is published by Sage Publications. The overall rank of Review of Religious Research is 7047. ISSN of this journal is/are 22114866, 0034673X.

Impact Score: 1.98 h-Index: 50 SJR: 0.778 Overall Ranking: 7047


18. De Jure: Jurnal Hukum dan Syar'iah


De Jure: Jurnal Hukum dan Syar'iah is a journal covering the categories related to Gender Studies (Q1); Law (Q1); Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Religious Studies (Q1). It is published by Maulana Malik Ibrahim State Islamic University of Malang. The overall rank of De Jure: Jurnal Hukum dan Syar'iah is 7338. ISSN of this journal is/are 20851618, 25281658.

Impact Score: 2.87 h-Index: 7 SJR: 0.754 Overall Ranking: 7338


19. Politics and Religion


Politics and Religion is a journal covering the categories related to Religious Studies (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Cambridge University Press. The overall rank of Politics and Religion is 7444. ISSN of this journal is/are 17550483.

Impact Score: 2.16 h-Index: 28 SJR: 0.747 Overall Ranking: 7444


20. Ufa Archaeological Herald


Ufa Archaeological Herald is a journal covering the categories related to Archeology (Q1); Archeology (arts and humanities) (Q1); History (Q1); History and Philosophy of Science (Q1); Religious Studies (Q1). It is published by Ufa Federal Research Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences. The overall rank of Ufa Archaeological Herald is 7558. ISSN of this journal is/are 27822842, 18141692.

Impact Score: 0.50 h-Index: 2 SJR: 0.739 Overall Ranking: 7558


21. Journal of Moral Education


Journal of Moral Education is a journal covering the categories related to Religious Studies (Q1); Education (Q2). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Journal of Moral Education is 8515. ISSN of this journal is/are 14653877, 03057240.

Impact Score: 2.41 h-Index: 54 SJR: 0.672 Overall Ranking: 8515


22. Palestine Exploration Quarterly


Palestine Exploration Quarterly is a journal covering the categories related to Archeology (Q1); Archeology (arts and humanities) (Q1); History (Q1); Religious Studies (Q1); Visual Arts and Performing Arts (Q1). It is published by Maney Publishing. The overall rank of Palestine Exploration Quarterly is 8614. ISSN of this journal is/are 17431301, 00310328.

Impact Score: 1.10 h-Index: 18 SJR: 0.665 Overall Ranking: 8614


23. Nazhruna: Jurnal Pendidikan Islam


Nazhruna: Jurnal Pendidikan Islam is a journal covering the categories related to History (Q1); Philosophy (Q1); Religious Studies (Q1); Social Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q1); Education (Q2). It is published by Institut Pesantren KH Abdul Chalim. The overall rank of Nazhruna: Jurnal Pendidikan Islam is 8738. ISSN of this journal is/are 26148013.

Impact Score: 3.45 h-Index: 8 SJR: 0.657 Overall Ranking: 8738


24. Syariah: Jurnal Hukum dan Pemikiran


Syariah: Jurnal Hukum dan Pemikiran is a journal covering the categories related to Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous) (Q1); Religious Studies (Q1). It is published by State Islamic University Antasari. The overall rank of Syariah: Jurnal Hukum dan Pemikiran is 8910. ISSN of this journal is/are 14126303, 2549001X.

Impact Score: 2.52 h-Index: 6 SJR: 0.647 Overall Ranking: 8910


25. Journal of the American Academy of Religion


Journal of the American Academy of Religion is a journal covering the categories related to Religious Studies (Q1). It is published by Oxford University Press. The overall rank of Journal of the American Academy of Religion is 9493. ISSN of this journal is/are 14774585, 00027189.

Impact Score: 0.54 h-Index: 40 SJR: 0.611 Overall Ranking: 9493


26. Indonesian Journal of Islam and Muslim Societies


Indonesian Journal of Islam and Muslim Societies is a journal covering the categories related to Religious Studies (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q2). It is published by Pascasarjana Universitas Islam Negeri (UIN) Salatiga. The overall rank of Indonesian Journal of Islam and Muslim Societies is 9534. ISSN of this journal is/are 2406825X, 20891490.

Impact Score: 1.56 h-Index: 15 SJR: 0.608 Overall Ranking: 9534


27. Archive for the Psychology of Religion


Archive for the Psychology of Religion is a journal covering the categories related to Philosophy (Q1); Religious Studies (Q1); Psychology (miscellaneous) (Q2). It is published by Sage Publications. The overall rank of Archive for the Psychology of Religion is 9979. ISSN of this journal is/are 00846724, 15736121.

Impact Score: 1.82 h-Index: 23 SJR: 0.581 Overall Ranking: 9979


28. Mazahib Jurnal Pemikiran Hukum Islam


Mazahib Jurnal Pemikiran Hukum Islam is a journal covering the categories related to Law (Q1); Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Religious Studies (Q1). It is published by Faculty of Sharia, Sultan Aji Muhammad Idris State Islamic University. The overall rank of Mazahib Jurnal Pemikiran Hukum Islam is 10399. ISSN of this journal is/are 18299067, 24606588.

Impact Score: 1.92 h-Index: 5 SJR: 0.56 Overall Ranking: 10399


29. British Journal of Religious Education


British Journal of Religious Education is a journal covering the categories related to Religious Studies (Q1); Education (Q2). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of British Journal of Religious Education is 10538. ISSN of this journal is/are 17407931, 01416200.

Impact Score: 1.40 h-Index: 32 SJR: 0.552 Overall Ranking: 10538


30. MILRev: Metro Islamic Law Review


MILRev: Metro Islamic Law Review is a journal covering the categories related to Law (Q1); Religious Studies (Q1); Social Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q2). It is published by . The overall rank of MILRev: Metro Islamic Law Review is 10551. ISSN of this journal is/are 2986528X.

Impact Score: 1.91 h-Index: 5 SJR: 0.552 Overall Ranking: 10551


31. Qudus International Journal of Islamic Studies


Qudus International Journal of Islamic Studies is a journal covering the categories related to Cultural Studies (Q1); History (Q1); Religious Studies (Q1); Political Science and International Relations (Q2). It is published by STAIN Kudus. The overall rank of Qudus International Journal of Islamic Studies is 10827. ISSN of this journal is/are 24769304, 23551895.

Impact Score: 1.54 h-Index: 13 SJR: 0.537 Overall Ranking: 10827


32. Journal of Spirituality in Mental Health


Journal of Spirituality in Mental Health is a journal covering the categories related to Religious Studies (Q1); Social Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q2); Applied Psychology (Q3); Social Psychology (Q3). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Journal of Spirituality in Mental Health is 11048. ISSN of this journal is/are 19349645, 19349637.

Impact Score: 1.36 h-Index: 20 SJR: 0.526 Overall Ranking: 11048


33. International Journal of Children's Spirituality


International Journal of Children's Spirituality is a journal covering the categories related to Philosophy (Q1); Religious Studies (Q1); Education (Q2); Developmental and Educational Psychology (Q3). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of International Journal of Children's Spirituality is 11201. ISSN of this journal is/are 14698455, 1364436X.

Impact Score: 1.50 h-Index: 26 SJR: 0.519 Overall Ranking: 11201


34. Verbum et Ecclesia


Verbum et Ecclesia is a journal covering the categories related to Religious Studies (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q2). It is published by AOSIS (Pty) Ltd. The overall rank of Verbum et Ecclesia is 11718. ISSN of this journal is/are 20747705, 16099982.

Impact Score: 0.54 h-Index: 15 SJR: 0.494 Overall Ranking: 11718


35. Journal of Management, Spirituality and Religion


Journal of Management, Spirituality and Religion is a journal covering the categories related to Philosophy (Q1); Religious Studies (Q1); Strategy and Management (Q2); Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management (Q3). It is published by International Association of Management, Spirituality and Religion. The overall rank of Journal of Management, Spirituality and Religion is 11768. ISSN of this journal is/are 1942258X, 14766086.

Impact Score: 1.53 h-Index: 39 SJR: 0.491 Overall Ranking: 11768


36. Filosofia Theoretica


Filosofia Theoretica is a journal covering the categories related to Cultural Studies (Q1); Philosophy (Q1); Religious Studies (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q2). It is published by Calabar School of Philosophy. The overall rank of Filosofia Theoretica is 11814. ISSN of this journal is/are 22768386, 24085987.

Impact Score: 0.73 h-Index: 14 SJR: 0.488 Overall Ranking: 11814


37. Religious Studies


Religious Studies is a journal covering the categories related to Philosophy (Q1); Religious Studies (Q1). It is published by Cambridge University Press. The overall rank of Religious Studies is 12098. ISSN of this journal is/are 1469901X, 00344125.

Impact Score: 0.80 h-Index: 27 SJR: 0.475 Overall Ranking: 12098


38. Religion and Education


Religion and Education is a journal covering the categories related to Religious Studies (Q1); Education (Q2). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of Religion and Education is 12170. ISSN of this journal is/are 15507394, 19498381.

Impact Score: 1.09 h-Index: 15 SJR: 0.472 Overall Ranking: 12170


39. Unity and Dialogue


Unity and Dialogue is a journal covering the categories related to Religious Studies (Q1). It is published by Faculty of Theology, University of Ljubljana. The overall rank of Unity and Dialogue is 12193. ISSN of this journal is/are 23858907, 23354127.

Impact Score: 0.49 h-Index: 5 SJR: 0.471 Overall Ranking: 12193


40. Religion, State and Society


Religion, State and Society is a journal covering the categories related to Religious Studies (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q2). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Religion, State and Society is 12255. ISSN of this journal is/are 9637494.

Impact Score: 0.93 h-Index: 28 SJR: 0.468 Overall Ranking: 12255


41. Rural Theology


Rural Theology is a journal covering the categories related to Religious Studies (Q1). It is published by Maney Publishing. The overall rank of Rural Theology is 12364. ISSN of this journal is/are 14704994, 20421273.

Impact Score: 0.39 h-Index: 10 SJR: 0.462 Overall Ranking: 12364


42. Jurnal Ilmiah Peuradeun


Jurnal Ilmiah Peuradeun is a journal covering the categories related to Law (Q1); Linguistics and Language (Q1); Religious Studies (Q1); Education (Q2). It is published by SCAD Independent. The overall rank of Jurnal Ilmiah Peuradeun is 12617. ISSN of this journal is/are 23388617, 24432067.

Impact Score: 2.18 h-Index: 9 SJR: 0.451 Overall Ranking: 12617


43. Journal of Islamic Studies


Journal of Islamic Studies is a journal covering the categories related to Cultural Studies (Q1); History (Q1); Literature and Literary Theory (Q1); Religious Studies (Q1). It is published by Oxford University Press. The overall rank of Journal of Islamic Studies is 12725. ISSN of this journal is/are 09552340, 14716917.

Impact Score: 0.69 h-Index: 18 SJR: 0.446 Overall Ranking: 12725


44. Journal of Disability and Religion


Journal of Disability and Religion is a journal covering the categories related to Religious Studies (Q1); Health (social science) (Q2); Rehabilitation (Q2). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of Journal of Disability and Religion is 12858. ISSN of this journal is/are 23312521, 2331253X.

Impact Score: 0.63 h-Index: 20 SJR: 0.44 Overall Ranking: 12858


45. Secularism and Nonreligion


Secularism and Nonreligion is a journal covering the categories related to Anthropology (Q1); History (Q1); Philosophy (Q1); Religious Studies (Q1); Gender Studies (Q2); Sociology and Political Science (Q2). It is published by Ubiquity Press. The overall rank of Secularism and Nonreligion is 12907. ISSN of this journal is/are 20536712.

Impact Score: 0.63 h-Index: 8 SJR: 0.438 Overall Ranking: 12907


46. Al-Ahwal


Al-Ahwal is a journal covering the categories related to Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous) (Q1); Law (Q1); Religious Studies (Q1); Gender Studies (Q2). It is published by Al-Ahwal Research Centre Department of Islamic Family Law, Faculty of Sharia and Law, UIN Sunan Kalijaga. The overall rank of Al-Ahwal is 12946. ISSN of this journal is/are 2085627X, 25286617.

Impact Score: 1.53 h-Index: 6 SJR: 0.436 Overall Ranking: 12946


47. Ulumuna


Ulumuna is a journal covering the categories related to Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous) (Q1); Cultural Studies (Q1); History (Q1); Philosophy (Q1); Religious Studies (Q1); Education (Q2); Sociology and Political Science (Q2). It is published by Universitas Islam Negeri (UIN) Mataram. The overall rank of Ulumuna is 13216. ISSN of this journal is/are 14113457, 23557648.

Impact Score: 2.19 h-Index: 7 SJR: 0.426 Overall Ranking: 13216


48. Pastoral Psychology


Pastoral Psychology is a journal covering the categories related to Religious Studies (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q2); Applied Psychology (Q3); Social Psychology (Q3). It is published by Springer New York. The overall rank of Pastoral Psychology is 13241. ISSN of this journal is/are 15736679, 00312789.

Impact Score: 1.15 h-Index: 33 SJR: 0.425 Overall Ranking: 13241


49. Al-Jami'ah


Al-Jami'ah is a journal covering the categories related to Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous) (Q1); Religious Studies (Q1). It is published by Al-Jami'ah Research Centre-Sunan Kalijaga State Islamic University. The overall rank of Al-Jami'ah is 13347. ISSN of this journal is/are 2338557X, 0126012X.

Impact Score: 1.13 h-Index: 15 SJR: 0.419 Overall Ranking: 13347


50. Journal of Empirical Theology


Journal of Empirical Theology is a journal covering the categories related to Religious Studies (Q1); Social Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q2). It is published by Brill Academic Publishers. The overall rank of Journal of Empirical Theology is 13489. ISSN of this journal is/are 15709256, 09222936.

Impact Score: 0.68 h-Index: 14 SJR: 0.413 Overall Ranking: 13489


51. Zeitschrift fur die Neutestamentliche Wissenschaft und die Kunde der Alteren Kirche


Zeitschrift fur die Neutestamentliche Wissenschaft und die Kunde der Alteren Kirche is a journal covering the categories related to History (Q1); Religious Studies (Q1). It is published by Walter de Gruyter GmbH. The overall rank of Zeitschrift fur die Neutestamentliche Wissenschaft und die Kunde der Alteren Kirche is 13686. ISSN of this journal is/are 00442615, 1613009X.

Impact Score: 0.36 h-Index: 16 SJR: 0.405 Overall Ranking: 13686


52. Journal of Chinese Religions


Journal of Chinese Religions is a journal covering the categories related to Religious Studies (Q1). It is published by Johns Hopkins University Press. The overall rank of Journal of Chinese Religions is 13696. ISSN of this journal is/are 20508999, 0737769X.

Impact Score: 0.69 h-Index: 7 SJR: 0.404 Overall Ranking: 13696


53. HTS Teologiese Studies / Theological Studies


HTS Teologiese Studies / Theological Studies is a journal covering the categories related to Religious Studies (Q1). It is published by AOSIS (Pty) Ltd. The overall rank of HTS Teologiese Studies / Theological Studies is 13735. ISSN of this journal is/are 20728050, 02599422.

Impact Score: 1.17 h-Index: 28 SJR: 0.402 Overall Ranking: 13735


54. Journal of Global Buddhism


Journal of Global Buddhism is a journal covering the categories related to Cultural Studies (Q1); History (Q1); Religious Studies (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q2). It is published by University of Lucerne. The overall rank of Journal of Global Buddhism is 13739. ISSN of this journal is/are 15276457.

Impact Score: 0.67 h-Index: 8 SJR: 0.402 Overall Ranking: 13739


55. Contemporary Islam


Contemporary Islam is a journal covering the categories related to Cultural Studies (Q1); Religious Studies (Q1). It is published by Springer Netherlands. The overall rank of Contemporary Islam is 13757. ISSN of this journal is/are 18720218, 18720226.

Impact Score: 0.98 h-Index: 26 SJR: 0.401 Overall Ranking: 13757


56. Contemporary Jewry


Contemporary Jewry is a journal covering the categories related to Anthropology (Q1); Cultural Studies (Q1); History (Q1); Religious Studies (Q1). It is published by Association for the Sociological Study of Jewry. The overall rank of Contemporary Jewry is 13830. ISSN of this journal is/are 1471694.

Impact Score: 0.54 h-Index: 19 SJR: 0.398 Overall Ranking: 13830


57. Jurnal Pendidikan Islam


Jurnal Pendidikan Islam is a journal covering the categories related to Religious Studies (Q1); Education (Q2); Social Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q2). It is published by Faculty of Tarbiya and Teacher Training UIN Sunan Gunung. The overall rank of Jurnal Pendidikan Islam is 13866. ISSN of this journal is/are 24608149, 23554339.

Impact Score: 2.62 h-Index: 8 SJR: 0.397 Overall Ranking: 13866


58. Bogoslovni Vestnik


Bogoslovni Vestnik is a journal covering the categories related to Religious Studies (Q1). It is published by Faculty of Theology, University of Ljubljana. The overall rank of Bogoslovni Vestnik is 14003. ISSN of this journal is/are 15812987, 00065722.

Impact Score: 0.80 h-Index: 16 SJR: 0.391 Overall Ranking: 14003


59. Religions


Religions is a journal covering the categories related to Religious Studies (Q1). It is published by Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI). The overall rank of Religions is 14023. ISSN of this journal is/are 20771444.

Impact Score: 0.76 h-Index: 40 SJR: 0.391 Overall Ranking: 14023


60. Novum Testamentum


Novum Testamentum is a journal covering the categories related to Classics (Q1); History (Q1); Linguistics and Language (Q1); Literature and Literary Theory (Q1); Religious Studies (Q1). It is published by Brill Academic Publishers. The overall rank of Novum Testamentum is 14217. ISSN of this journal is/are 00481009, 15685365.

Impact Score: 0.45 h-Index: 17 SJR: 0.383 Overall Ranking: 14217


61. Vestnik Sankt-Peterburgskogo Universiteta, Filosofiia i Konfliktologiia


Vestnik Sankt-Peterburgskogo Universiteta, Filosofiia i Konfliktologiia is a journal covering the categories related to Cultural Studies (Q1); Philosophy (Q1); Religious Studies (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q2). It is published by Saint Petersburg State University. The overall rank of Vestnik Sankt-Peterburgskogo Universiteta, Filosofiia i Konfliktologiia is 14218. ISSN of this journal is/are 25422278, 25419382.

Impact Score: 0.35 h-Index: 6 SJR: 0.383 Overall Ranking: 14218


62. Review of Faith and International Affairs


Review of Faith and International Affairs is a journal covering the categories related to Religious Studies (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q2). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of Review of Faith and International Affairs is 14334. ISSN of this journal is/are 19317743, 15570274.

Impact Score: 1.02 h-Index: 21 SJR: 0.379 Overall Ranking: 14334


63. Christian Bioethics


Christian Bioethics is a journal covering the categories related to Philosophy (Q1); Religious Studies (Q1); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q3). It is published by Oxford University Press. The overall rank of Christian Bioethics is 14375. ISSN of this journal is/are 17444195, 13803603.

Impact Score: 0.77 h-Index: 12 SJR: 0.377 Overall Ranking: 14375


64. Jurnal Ilmiah Islam Futura


Jurnal Ilmiah Islam Futura is a journal covering the categories related to Philosophy (Q1); Religious Studies (Q1); Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous) (Q2); Gender Studies (Q2); Education (Q3). It is published by Universitas Islam Negeri Ar-Raniry. The overall rank of Jurnal Ilmiah Islam Futura is 14390. ISSN of this journal is/are 14121190, 24077542.

Impact Score: 2.11 h-Index: 7 SJR: 0.377 Overall Ranking: 14390


65. Al-'Adalah


Al-'Adalah is a journal covering the categories related to Religious Studies (Q1); Gender Studies (Q2); Law (Q2). It is published by Universitas Islam Negeri Raden Intan Lampung. The overall rank of Al-'Adalah is 14519. ISSN of this journal is/are 08541272, 2614171X.

Impact Score: 1.48 h-Index: 5 SJR: 0.372 Overall Ranking: 14519


66. Journal for the Study of Spirituality


Journal for the Study of Spirituality is a journal covering the categories related to Religious Studies (Q1). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of Journal for the Study of Spirituality is 14557. ISSN of this journal is/are 20440251, 20440243.

Impact Score: 0.84 h-Index: 9 SJR: 0.371 Overall Ranking: 14557


67. Scientia et Fides


Scientia et Fides is a journal covering the categories related to Philosophy (Q1); Religious Studies (Q1). It is published by Nicolaus Copernicus University. The overall rank of Scientia et Fides is 14594. ISSN of this journal is/are 23007648, 23535636.

Impact Score: 0.90 h-Index: 10 SJR: 0.37 Overall Ranking: 14594


68. Journal of Al-Tamaddun


Journal of Al-Tamaddun is a journal covering the categories related to Cultural Studies (Q1); History (Q1); Religious Studies (Q1); Anthropology (Q2). It is published by Academy of Islamic Studies, Dept of Islamic History and Civilization, University of Malaya. The overall rank of Journal of Al-Tamaddun is 14639. ISSN of this journal is/are 18237517, 22892672.

Impact Score: 1.11 h-Index: 6 SJR: 0.368 Overall Ranking: 14639


69. Journal of Beliefs and Values


Journal of Beliefs and Values is a journal covering the categories related to Religious Studies (Q1); Education (Q3). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Journal of Beliefs and Values is 14672. ISSN of this journal is/are 13617672, 14699362.

Impact Score: 1.13 h-Index: 27 SJR: 0.367 Overall Ranking: 14672


70. Journal of Religion, Spirituality and Aging


Journal of Religion, Spirituality and Aging is a journal covering the categories related to Religious Studies (Q1); Life-span and Life-course Studies (Q3). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Journal of Religion, Spirituality and Aging is 14706. ISSN of this journal is/are 15528030, 15528049.

Impact Score: 0.97 h-Index: 23 SJR: 0.366 Overall Ranking: 14706


71. Social Compass


Social Compass is a journal covering the categories related to Religious Studies (Q1); Anthropology (Q2); Sociology and Political Science (Q2). It is published by SAGE Publications Ltd. The overall rank of Social Compass is 14746. ISSN of this journal is/are 00377686, 14617404.

Impact Score: 1.04 h-Index: 41 SJR: 0.365 Overall Ranking: 14746


72. Journal of Religion and Spirituality in Social Work


Journal of Religion and Spirituality in Social Work is a journal covering the categories related to Religious Studies (Q1); Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health (Q3); Social Work (Q4). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Journal of Religion and Spirituality in Social Work is 14825. ISSN of this journal is/are 15426440, 15426432.

Impact Score: 1.00 h-Index: 27 SJR: 0.362 Overall Ranking: 14825


73. Journal of pastoral care & counseling : JPCC, The


Journal of pastoral care & counseling : JPCC, The is a journal covering the categories related to Religious Studies (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Ltd. The overall rank of Journal of pastoral care & counseling : JPCC, The is 15018. ISSN of this journal is/are 15423050, 2167776X.

Impact Score: 0.76 h-Index: 26 SJR: 0.355 Overall Ranking: 15018


74. Asian Philosophy


Asian Philosophy is a journal covering the categories related to Philosophy (Q1); Religious Studies (Q1). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of Asian Philosophy is 15258. ISSN of this journal is/are 09552367, 14692961.

Impact Score: 0.43 h-Index: 21 SJR: 0.346 Overall Ranking: 15258


75. Journal for the Cognitive Science of Religion


Journal for the Cognitive Science of Religion is a journal covering the categories related to Religious Studies (Q1); Neuropsychology and Physiological Psychology (Q3); Cognitive Neuroscience (Q4); Experimental and Cognitive Psychology (Q4). It is published by Equinox Publishing Ltd. The overall rank of Journal for the Cognitive Science of Religion is 15312. ISSN of this journal is/are 20497563, 20497555.

Impact Score: 0.32 h-Index: 7 SJR: 0.344 Overall Ranking: 15312


76. Journal of Qur'anic Studies


Journal of Qur'anic Studies is a journal covering the categories related to Religious Studies (Q1). It is published by Edinburgh University Press. The overall rank of Journal of Qur'anic Studies is 15363. ISSN of this journal is/are 17551730, 14653591.

Impact Score: 0.37 h-Index: 22 SJR: 0.342 Overall Ranking: 15363


77. Journal for the Study of the Old Testament


Journal for the Study of the Old Testament is a journal covering the categories related to Religious Studies (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Ltd. The overall rank of Journal for the Study of the Old Testament is 15448. ISSN of this journal is/are 14766728, 03090892.

Impact Score: 0.27 h-Index: 27 SJR: 0.339 Overall Ranking: 15448


78. Zygon


Zygon is a journal covering the categories related to Cultural Studies (Q1); Religious Studies (Q1); Education (Q3). It is published by Open Library of Humanities. The overall rank of Zygon is 15460. ISSN of this journal is/are 05912385, 14679744.

Impact Score: 0.69 h-Index: 31 SJR: 0.339 Overall Ranking: 15460


79. Journal of Religion in Europe


Journal of Religion in Europe is a journal covering the categories related to Religious Studies (Q1). It is published by Brill Academic Publishers. The overall rank of Journal of Religion in Europe is 15478. ISSN of this journal is/are 18748929, 18748910.

Impact Score: 0.45 h-Index: 16 SJR: 0.338 Overall Ranking: 15478


80. Method and Theory in the Study of Religion


Method and Theory in the Study of Religion is a journal covering the categories related to Religious Studies (Q1). It is published by Brill Academic Publishers. The overall rank of Method and Theory in the Study of Religion is 15506. ISSN of this journal is/are 9433058.

Impact Score: 0.59 h-Index: 33 SJR: 0.337 Overall Ranking: 15506


81. Ius Canonicum


Ius Canonicum is a journal covering the categories related to Religious Studies (Q1); Law (Q2). It is published by Servicio de Publicaciones de la Universidad de Navarra. The overall rank of Ius Canonicum is 15527. ISSN of this journal is/are 0021325X, 22546219.

Impact Score: 0.30 h-Index: 7 SJR: 0.336 Overall Ranking: 15527


82. Counseling and Values


Counseling and Values is a journal covering the categories related to Religious Studies (Q1); Clinical Psychology (Q3); Social Psychology (Q3). It is published by Brill Academic Publishers. The overall rank of Counseling and Values is 15614. ISSN of this journal is/are 01607960, 2161007X.

Impact Score: 0.00 h-Index: 40 SJR: 0.333 Overall Ranking: 15614


83. International Studies in Catholic Education


International Studies in Catholic Education is a journal covering the categories related to Religious Studies (Q1); Education (Q3). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of International Studies in Catholic Education is 15670. ISSN of this journal is/are 19422539, 19422547.

Impact Score: 0.70 h-Index: 13 SJR: 0.332 Overall Ranking: 15670


84. Sikh Formations: Religion, Culture, Theory


Sikh Formations: Religion, Culture, Theory is a journal covering the categories related to Cultural Studies (Q1); Religious Studies (Q1). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of Sikh Formations: Religion, Culture, Theory is 15683. ISSN of this journal is/are 17448727, 17448735.

Impact Score: 0.52 h-Index: 17 SJR: 0.332 Overall Ranking: 15683


85. Mortality


Mortality is a journal covering the categories related to Philosophy (Q1); Religious Studies (Q1); Health (social science) (Q3). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Mortality is 16030. ISSN of this journal is/are 13576275, 14699885.

Impact Score: 1.57 h-Index: 34 SJR: 0.32 Overall Ranking: 16030


86. Journal of Psychology and Theology


Journal of Psychology and Theology is a journal covering the categories related to Religious Studies (Q1); Psychology (miscellaneous) (Q3). It is published by Rosemead School of Psychology. The overall rank of Journal of Psychology and Theology is 16169. ISSN of this journal is/are 23281162, 00916471.

Impact Score: 0.77 h-Index: 42 SJR: 0.315 Overall Ranking: 16169


87. New Testament Studies


New Testament Studies is a journal covering the categories related to History (Q1); Religious Studies (Q1). It is published by Cambridge University Press. The overall rank of New Testament Studies is 16173. ISSN of this journal is/are 14698145, 00286885.

Impact Score: 0.52 h-Index: 29 SJR: 0.315 Overall Ranking: 16173


88. Speculum


Speculum is a journal covering the categories related to Cultural Studies (Q1); History (Q1); Literature and Literary Theory (Q1); Philosophy (Q1); Religious Studies (Q1); Visual Arts and Performing Arts (Q1). It is published by University of Chicago Press. The overall rank of Speculum is 16271. ISSN of this journal is/are 20408072, 00387134.

Impact Score: 0.76 h-Index: 31 SJR: 0.312 Overall Ranking: 16271


89. Journal of Contemporary Religion


Journal of Contemporary Religion is a journal covering the categories related to Cultural Studies (Q1); Religious Studies (Q1); Philosophy (Q2). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Journal of Contemporary Religion is 16352. ISSN of this journal is/are 14699419, 13537903.

Impact Score: 0.80 h-Index: 40 SJR: 0.309 Overall Ranking: 16352


90. Journal of Indonesian Islam


Journal of Indonesian Islam is a journal covering the categories related to Cultural Studies (Q1); History (Q1); Religious Studies (Q1). It is published by State Islamic University of Sunan Ampel Surabaya. The overall rank of Journal of Indonesian Islam is 16543. ISSN of this journal is/are 23556994, 19786301.

Impact Score: 0.98 h-Index: 15 SJR: 0.303 Overall Ranking: 16543


91. Journal of Sufi Studies


Journal of Sufi Studies is a journal covering the categories related to Cultural Studies (Q1); History (Q1); Religious Studies (Q1); Philosophy (Q2). It is published by Brill Academic Publishers. The overall rank of Journal of Sufi Studies is 16546. ISSN of this journal is/are 22105956, 22105948.

Impact Score: 0.47 h-Index: 9 SJR: 0.303 Overall Ranking: 16546


92. Studia Theologica - Nordic Journal of Theology


Studia Theologica - Nordic Journal of Theology is a journal covering the categories related to Religious Studies (Q1). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Studia Theologica - Nordic Journal of Theology is 16651. ISSN of this journal is/are 15027791, 0039338X.

Impact Score: 0.26 h-Index: 11 SJR: 0.3 Overall Ranking: 16651


93. Health and Social Care Chaplaincy


Health and Social Care Chaplaincy is a journal covering the categories related to Religious Studies (Q1); Health (social science) (Q3); Social Psychology (Q3). It is published by Equinox Publishing Ltd. The overall rank of Health and Social Care Chaplaincy is 16702. ISSN of this journal is/are 20515553, 20515561.

Impact Score: 0.65 h-Index: 10 SJR: 0.298 Overall Ranking: 16702


94. Pharos Journal of Theology


Pharos Journal of Theology is a journal covering the categories related to Religious Studies (Q1); Archeology (arts and humanities) (Q2); Philosophy (Q2). It is published by Africa Journals. The overall rank of Pharos Journal of Theology is 16749. ISSN of this journal is/are 24143324.

Impact Score: 0.57 h-Index: 6 SJR: 0.297 Overall Ranking: 16749


95. Oxford Journal of Law and Religion


Oxford Journal of Law and Religion is a journal covering the categories related to Religious Studies (Q1); Law (Q2). It is published by Oxford University Press. The overall rank of Oxford Journal of Law and Religion is 16790. ISSN of this journal is/are 20470770, 20470789.

Impact Score: 0.74 h-Index: 18 SJR: 0.296 Overall Ranking: 16790


96. Review of Religion and Chinese Society


Review of Religion and Chinese Society is a journal covering the categories related to Cultural Studies (Q1); Religious Studies (Q1); Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous) (Q2). It is published by Brill Academic Publishers. The overall rank of Review of Religion and Chinese Society is 16792. ISSN of this journal is/are 22143955, 22143947.

Impact Score: 0.83 h-Index: 8 SJR: 0.296 Overall Ranking: 16792


97. International Journal of Religious Tourism and Pilgrimage


International Journal of Religious Tourism and Pilgrimage is a journal covering the categories related to Religious Studies (Q1); Tourism, Leisure and Hospitality Management (Q3). It is published by Technological University Dublin. The overall rank of International Journal of Religious Tourism and Pilgrimage is 16927. ISSN of this journal is/are 20097379.

Impact Score: 1.02 h-Index: 17 SJR: 0.291 Overall Ranking: 16927


98. Journal of Theological Studies


Journal of Theological Studies is a journal covering the categories related to Religious Studies (Q1). It is published by Oxford University Press. The overall rank of Journal of Theological Studies is 16966. ISSN of this journal is/are 14774607, 00225185.

Impact Score: 0.59 h-Index: 22 SJR: 0.29 Overall Ranking: 16966


99. International Journal of Latin American Religions


International Journal of Latin American Religions is a journal covering the categories related to History (Q1); Religious Studies (Q1); Anthropology (Q2); Social Psychology (Q4). It is published by Springer Nature. The overall rank of International Journal of Latin American Religions is 17021. ISSN of this journal is/are 25099965.

Impact Score: 0.49 h-Index: 9 SJR: 0.288 Overall Ranking: 17021


100. Religion and Theology


Religion and Theology is a journal covering the categories related to Religious Studies (Q1); Social Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q2). It is published by Brill Academic Publishers. The overall rank of Religion and Theology is 17037. ISSN of this journal is/are 15743012, 10230807.

Impact Score: 0.43 h-Index: 12 SJR: 0.288 Overall Ranking: 17037








Importance of Choosing Highy Ranked and Rated Journals


While writing a research paper or an academic thesis in the field of Religious studies or any other field, it is extremely important to cite or reference the research paper from a top ranked journal because it shows the credibility and reliability of your work. Also, most of the reviewers evaluate and judge the standard of your research paper and thesis based on the referenced academic sources.


Summary


Irrespective of whether you are writing an academic thesis or a research journal paper, always remember to refer and cite the papers from good quality and top journals, as it shows the credibility and reliability of your work.

Also, it is recommended to submit your research findings whether theoretical or practical into a highly ranked journal to show the worthiness of your research paper.


List of Top 5, 10, 50, 100 Journals in Religious studies


Irrespective of whether you are writing an academic thesis or a research journal paper, always remember to refer and cite the papers from good quality and top journals, as it shows the credibility and reliability of your work.

Also, it is recommended to submit your research findings whether theoretical or practical into a highly ranked journal to show the worthiness of your research paper.






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