RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

metrics 2024

Bridging Tradition and Innovation in Religious Studies

Introduction

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION is a prestigious academic journal published by Taylor & Francis Inc, specializing in the interdisciplinary study of religious education and its impact on educational practices globally. Established in 1906 and converging through the years up to 2024, this journal serves as a crucial platform for researchers, educators, and practitioners interested in exploring the dynamics of religious instruction, policy, and faith-based educational methodologies. Despite not being an Open Access journal, it retains a strong reputation, holding a Q3 ranking in Education and an esteemed Q1 ranking in Religious Studies as of 2023. With its ISSN 0034-4087 and E-ISSN 1547-3201, RELIGIOUS EDUCATION offers a rigorous peer-reviewed forum that contributes significantly to the understanding of spirituality in education, making it an invaluable resource for those dedicated to advancing research and scholarship in this vital field.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.31
Journal Impact Factor0.40
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)0.50
H-Index20
Journal IF Without Self0.40
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.06
Influence0.18
Immediacy Index0.10
Cited Half Life13.30
Citing Half Life11.30
JCI1.00
Total Documents1068
WOS Total Citations312
SCIMAGO Total Citations791
SCIMAGO SELF Citations218
Scopus Journal Rank0.31
Cites / Document (2 Years)0.48
Cites / Document (3 Years)0.49
Cites / Document (4 Years)0.53

Metrics History

Rank 2024

JCI (Web Of Science)

RELIGION
Rank 65/339
Percentile 80.83
Quartile Q1

Quartile History

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