Nova Religio

Aims & Scope

Nova Religio presents scholarly interpretations and examinations of emergent and alternative religious movements.

Original research, perspectives on the study of new religions, literature reviews, and conference updates keep scholars well informed on a wide range of topics including: new religions; new movements within established religious traditions; neo-indigenous, neo-polytheistic and revival movements; ancient wisdom and New Age groups; diasporic religious movements; and marginalized and stigmatized religions.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	0.5
2024	0.50

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.133

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q3

h-index

Year	Value
2024	16

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	25959

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	31

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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.

• When Prophecy Fails and Faith Persists: A Theoretical Overview

  Citation: 38

  Authors: Lorne L.

• Perspective: Toward a Definition of “New Religion”

  Citation: 35

  Authors: J. Gordon

• Rethinking the International Expansion of Mormonism

  Citation: 28

  Authors: Rick

• Perspective: What Are We Studying?

  Citation: 27

  Authors: Eileen

• “Zambia Shall be Saved!”

  Citation: 27

  Authors: Naomi

• Transformational Tithing

  Citation: 26

  Authors: Devaka

• The Re-Enchantment of the West: Volume 1. Alternative Spiritualities, Sacralization, Popular Culture and Occulture.

  Citation: 25

  Authors: Christopher

• The Magical Theory of Politics

  Citation: 25

  Authors: Egil

• A History for Falun Gong: Popular Religion and the Chinese State Since the Ming Dynasty

  Citation: 24

  Authors: David

• African American Religion in the United States of America: An Interpretative Essay

  Citation: 23

  Authors: Charles H.

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