British Journal of Religious Education

metrics 2024

Advancing Knowledge in Religious Education

Introduction

The British Journal of Religious Education is a premier academic journal dedicated to the interdisciplinary study of religious education, published by Routledge Journals, Taylor & Francis Ltd. With its ISSN 0141-6200 and E-ISSN 1740-7931, the journal has steadily gained prominence since its inception in 1978, showcasing a comprehensive range of research and scholarship that addresses contemporary issues in religious and spiritual education. As indicated by its impressive Q2 rank in Education and Q1 rank in Religious Studies for 2023, along with a notable position in the 97th percentile in the field of Religious Studies per Scopus rankings, the journal is recognized for its rigorous academic quality and contribution to the discipline. This makes it an essential resource for researchers, educators, and students alike who seek to explore the nuances of religious education and its implications in a diverse society. While the journal is not Open Access, it remains committed to providing critical insights and fostering scholarly dialogue within the community.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.52
Journal Impact Factor0.70
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)0.90
H-Index31
Journal IF Without Self0.70
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.12
Influence0.32
Immediacy Index0.10
Cited Half Life6.70
Citing Half Life10.70
JCI1.14
Total Documents660
WOS Total Citations386
SCIMAGO Total Citations1383
SCIMAGO SELF Citations277
Scopus Journal Rank0.52
Cites / Document (2 Years)1.23
Cites / Document (3 Years)1.25
Cites / Document (4 Years)1.26

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Religious Studies in Arts and Humanities
Rank #16/644
Percentile 97.52
Quartile Q1
Education in Social Sciences
Rank #629/1543
Percentile 59.24
Quartile Q2

IF (Web Of Science)

EDUCATION & EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH
Rank 520/756
Percentile 31.30
Quartile Q3

JCI (Web Of Science)

EDUCATION & EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH
Rank 186/756
Percentile 75.40
Quartile Q1
RELIGION
Rank 50/339
Percentile 85.25
Quartile Q1

Quartile History

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