CHURCH HISTORY

metrics 2024

Advancing Knowledge of Christianity's Cultural Impact

Introduction

CHURCH HISTORY, published by Cambridge University Press, is a leading academic journal dedicated to the rigorous study of the historical development of Christianity and its manifold influences across cultures and societies from 1932 to the present. With an ISSN of 0009-6407 and an E-ISSN of 1755-2613, the journal serves as a vital resource for researchers, professionals, and students in the fields of Cultural Studies, History, and Religious Studies, attaining a respectable Q3 ranking in these categories as of 2023. Based in the United Kingdom, and renowned for its scholarly integrity, CHURCH HISTORY provides a platform for articles that explore the intersection of faith, culture, and historical context, contributing valuable insights and perspectives. Although not an open-access journal, it maintains a significant presence in academic discourse, with notable Scopus ranks indicating its impact in Arts and Humanities as well as Social Sciences. This journal continues to uphold its mission of fostering scholarly engagement and enhancing the understanding of Christian history, making it an essential read for those committed to the exploration of religious phenomena and their historical narratives.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.11
Journal Impact Factor0.30
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)0.20
H-Index27
Journal IF Without Self0.30
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.04
Influence0.16
Immediacy Index0.20
Cited Half Life24.30
Citing Half Life30.80
JCI0.78
Total Documents656
WOS Total Citations473
SCIMAGO Total Citations531
SCIMAGO SELF Citations47
Scopus Journal Rank0.11
Cites / Document (2 Years)0.20
Cites / Document (3 Years)0.19
Cites / Document (4 Years)0.22

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

History in Arts and Humanities
Rank #809/1760
Percentile 54.03
Quartile Q2
Religious Studies in Arts and Humanities
Rank #300/644
Percentile 53.42
Quartile Q2
Cultural Studies in Social Sciences
Rank #756/1304
Percentile 42.02
Quartile Q3

IF (Web Of Science)

HISTORY
Rank 165/518
Percentile 68.20
Quartile Q2

JCI (Web Of Science)

HISTORY
Rank 178/519
Percentile 65.70
Quartile Q2
RELIGION
Rank 98/339
Percentile 71.09
Quartile Q2

Quartile History

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