Journal of Disability and Religion

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Disability & Religion provides an interfaith, interdisciplinary forum for people interested in the intersections of religion, disability, human services, and academic research to come together, meet, and learn.

The aim of this exchange is to support people with disabilities and their families as well as those who are working with them in the purview of their faith communities and traditions.

It addresses religious and spiritual practices and beliefs from the perspective of inclusive communities for people with disabilities.

The Journal of Disability & Religion combines academic papers and reflective articles representing religious, spiritual, social, cultural, and scientific points of view.

They include research, pastoral reflections, theology, religious studies as well as stories about personal journeys.

It addresses the critical religious, moral, and spiritual issues raised by people working in the field.

The Journal of Disability & Religion supplies an equal place for the voices of people with disabilities and their families as they encounter and address services and supports in the world of faith and health.

It explores such issues as: meeting the spiritual needs of people with learning disabilities; seminal religious attitudes toward people with disabilities; inclusive ministries, inclusive religious education; perspectives on disabilities from the world's religions; and much more!

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Metrics & Ranking

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.440

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	20

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	12844

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	54

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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

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Arts and Humanities, Medicine and Social Sciences, 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.

• African Beliefs Concerning People with Disabilities: Implications for Theological Education

  Citation: 43

  Authors: Hebron L.

• Research on Disability and Congregational Inclusion: What We Know and Where We Might Go

  Citation: 22

  Authors: Erik W.

• A Postcolonial Approach to Understanding Sport-Based Empowerment of People Living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) in Zambia: The Case of the Cultural Philosophy of Ubuntu

  Citation: 20

  Authors: Oscar, Davies

• Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, Spirituality and Religion: A Systematic Review 1990–2015

  Citation: 19

  Authors: Precious Nonye, Rachel

• Is Depression a Sin or a Disease? A Critique of Moralizing and Medicalizing Models of Mental Illness

  Citation: 16

  Authors: Anastasia Philippa

• Including Individuals with Disabilities in a Faith Community: A Framework and Example

  Citation: 15

  Authors: Penina, Melinda Jones

• Myths and Beliefs About Disabilities: Implications for Educators and Counselors

  Citation: 13

  Authors: Senzokuhle Doreen

• Aspects of Spirituality and Life Satisfaction in Persons With Down Syndrome

  Citation: 12

  Authors: Arndt, Silke, Klaus, Janusz

• “Oh God! Why Did You Let Me Have This Disability?”: Religion, Spirituality and Disability in Three African countries

  Citation: 12

  Authors: Anthony Buyinza, Julius, Andrew Ellias, Tom

• Sanctuaries, “Special Needs,” and Service: Religious Leader Perceptions on Including Children with Disability

  Citation: 12

  Authors: Jared H., Cynthia C., JaneDiane, Belva C.

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