Studies in Christian Ethics

Aims & Scope

Studies in Christian Ethics is an English-language peer-reviewed journal devoted exclusively to questions arising in the field of Christian ethics and moral theology.

The journal is published in conjunction with the Society for the Study of Christian Ethics based in the UK, whose annual conference furnishes the themed material for the first issue of each volume.

By publishing contributions from international scholars and influential theologians and philosophers, the journal seeks to strengthen debate and to foster research on the wide range of topics that emerge in this fast-growing field.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	0.4
2024	0.30

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.167

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	7

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	23279

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	49

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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.

• The Scope of Public Theology

  Citation: 19

  Authors: Duncan B.

• Appeals to the Bible in Ecotheology and Environmental Ethics: a Typology of Hermeneutical Stances*

  Citation: 16

  Authors: David G., Cherryl, Christopher

• The Duty of Care to Refugees, Christian Cosmopolitanism, and the Hallowing of Bare Life

  Citation: 15

  Authors: Luke

• Trusting the Untrustworthy: The Theology, Practice and Implications of Faith-Based Volunteers’ Work with Ex-Prisoners

  Citation: 15

  Authors: Ruth

• Moral and Philosophical Problems of Long-Term Imprisonment

  Citation: 15

  Authors: Alison

• Tolerance, Education and Hospitality: A Theological Proposal

  Citation: 12

  Authors: Luke

• Pacifism and Tyrannicide: Bonhoeffer's Christian Peace Ethic

  Citation: 11

  Authors: Clifford J.

• Consumerism as Folk Religion: Transcendence, Probation and Dissatisfaction with Capitalism

  Citation: 11

  Authors: Matthias Zick

• Responding to Strangers: Insights from the Christian Tradition

  Citation: 11

  Authors: Christine D.

• Sacramental Characters

  Citation: 10

  Authors: Mark D.

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