Buddhist-Christian Studies

Aims & Scope

Buddhist-Christian Studies is a scholarly journal devoted to Buddhism and Christianity and their historical and contemporary interrelationships.

The journal presents thoughtful articles, conference reports, and book reviews and includes sections on comparative methodology and historical comparisons, as well as ongoing discussions from two dialogue conferences: the Theological Encounter with Buddhism, and the Japan Society for Buddhist-Christian Studies.

Subscription is also available through membership in the Society for Buddhist-Christian Studies .

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	<0.1
2024	0.10

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.120

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q3

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	27275

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	16

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Arts and Humanities, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Paradigms of the Self in Buddhism and Christianity

  Citation: 16

  Authors: Julia

• May the Deceased Get Enlightenment! An Aspect of the Enculturation of Buddhism in Japan

  Citation: 9

  Authors: Yasuaki

• The Bodhisattva Guanyin and the Virgin Mary

  Citation: 7

  Authors: Maria

• Early Buddhism and Taoism in China (A.D. 65-420)

  Citation: 7

  Authors: Jiahe, Dongfang

• Strategic Occidentalism: Meiji Buddhists at the World's Parliament of Religions

  Citation: 7

  Authors: James E.

• Buddhist Attitudes toward Women's Bodies

  Citation: 6

  Authors: Diana Y.

• Chinese Buddhist and Christian Charities: A Comparative History

  Citation: 6

  Authors: Whalen

• Visions of Interconnectedness in Engaged Buddhism and Feminist Theology

  Citation: 4

  Authors: Alice A.

• A Critique of the "Kenosis / Sunyata" Motif in Nishida and the Kyoto School

  Citation: 4

  Authors: Steve

• Self-Affirmation and Ego Transcendence: The Encounter of Christianity with Feminism and Buddhism

  Citation: 4

  Authors: Jay

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