Rural Theology

Aims & Scope

Rural Theology: International, Ecumenical and Interdisciplinary Perspectives is the journal of The Rural Theology Association.

To join or find out about activities or future meetings of The Rural Theology Association, please visit their website.

The members’ Newsletter, published twice a year, also has this information.

The principal aims of the journal are to promote theological reflection on matters of rural concern, to enhance the ministry and mission of rural churches, and to bring rural issues to the forefront of church and government agenda.

The journal is committed to embracing a wide range of theological perspectives, to encouraging interdisciplinary dialogue, and to stimulating ecumenical and international exchange on matters of relevance to religious, political, social and economic aspects of rurality.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	0.5
2024	1.00

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.462

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	10

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	12341

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	26

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Abstracting & Indexing

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

• Scopus
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• 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.

• All types are called, but some are more likely to respond: the psychological profile of rural Anglican churchgoers in Wales

  Citation: 51

  Authors: Leslie, Mandy, Angela, Rhys

• Visitor experiences of St Davids Cathedral: the two worlds of pilgrims and secular tourists

  Citation: 26

  Authors: Emyr, Leslie, Mandy, Jennie

• An Empirical Approach to Mark's Account of Discipleship: Conversation between the Word of God and the People of God

  Citation: 25

  Authors: Leslie J., Susan H.

• Burnout and the practice of ministry among rural clergy: looking for the hidden signs

  Citation: 23

  Authors: Christopher

• Attending the<i>Service of Nine Lessons</i>and<i>Carols</i>at a Rural Cathedral: an Empirical Study in Religious Orientation and Motivational Style

  Citation: 22

  Authors: David

• Testing the Balanced Affect Model of Clergy Work-Related Psychological Health: Replication Among Anglican Clergy in Wales

  Citation: 22

  Authors: Andrew, V., Leslie J.

• Learning from prayer requests in a rural church: an exercise in ordinary theology

  Citation: 20

  Authors: Alec, Lewis

• Ordinary prayer and the rural church: an empirical study of prayer cards

  Citation: 20

  Authors: Tania

• Ordained Local Ministers: The Same Anglican Orders, but Different Psychological Temperaments?

  Citation: 18

  Authors: Leslie, Pat

• Research Report: The Marks of the Fragile Rural Church

  Citation: 17

  Authors: S.

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