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Journal of Church and State

United StatesHistory (Q2); Religious Studies (Q2); Sociology and Political Science (Q3)ISSN-matched source record
Q2Ranking
—Impact Factor (year unverified)
21H-index (SCImago 2025)
0.161SJR (2025)
1959-1978, 1980-1996, 1998-2026Coverage

About Journal of Church and State

About Journal of Church and State

Journal of Church and State is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal published by Oxford University Press (United States). It focuses on Q2. Publication coverage spans 1959-1978, 1980-1996, 1998-2026.

Key indicators: ISSN 0021-969X, 2040-4867; H-index 21.

Understanding This Journal's Metrics

Journal metrics help researchers assess fit, but they must be interpreted in context:

  • H-index (21): 21 articles have each received at least 21 citations, indicating growing recognition.

Publishing in Journal of Church and State

When considering this journal, verify its current indexing status, editorial board, and recent publications to ensure it meets your needs for visibility and credibility.

  • Scope fit: Confirm your research aligns with Q2. Off-scope manuscripts are typically desk-rejected quickly.
  • Author guidelines: Follow formatting, reference style, and article-type requirements exactly — non-compliant manuscripts may be returned without review.
  • Submission: Submit via the official journal website.

Is This Journal Right for Your Paper?

  • Audience match: Will the journal's readers cite and build on your findings?
  • Timeline: Higher-tier journals mean longer review and higher rejection risk. Balance prestige against your schedule.
  • Indexing: Confirm indexing in Web of Science, Scopus, and PubMed (if biomedical) meets your institutional requirements.
  • Open access needs: Check funder mandates and whether the journal offers compliant OA options.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ISSN of Journal of Church and State?
0021-969X, 2040-4867.

Who publishes Journal of Church and State?
Oxford University Press.

What are Journal of Church and State's metrics?
H-index 21.

Where do I submit to Journal of Church and State?
Via the official website.

Is Journal of Church and State peer-reviewed?
Yes — it is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal indexed in major academic databases.

Source-backed journal facts

ISSN(s)0021-969X, 2040-4867
ISSN-L0021-969X
Source typeJournal
Publisher / hosting organisationOxford University Press
Publisher country codeUS
Fully open access (OpenAlex)Not marked as fully open access; hybrid options may exist
DOAJ flag (OpenAlex)Not listed in OpenAlex metadata; this is not a direct DOAJ check
Works recorded in OpenAlex7,968
Citations recorded in OpenAlex15,020
OpenAlex H-index46
Years represented in OpenAlex1959–2026 (not the founding or closing dates)

Topics in published research

American Constitutional Law and Politics; Religion and Society Interactions; Religion, Society, and Development; Reformation and Early Modern Christianity; Religious Freedom and Discrimination; Legal case studies and regulations.

OpenAlex classifies topics from published works. These topics are not the publisher’s official aims and scope.

Reported open-access list prices

3,913.00 USD

APC list prices reported by OpenAlex, which obtains this information from DOAJ. Confirm current charges, taxes, waivers and eligibility with the publisher; this is not a fee quotation.

Source: OpenAlex source record. Retrieved 2026-10-03. Source record updated 2026-10-02. OpenAlex metrics are different from SCImago metrics and the Clarivate Journal Impact Factor.

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