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About the Pastoral Psychology format

Pastoral Psychology is a peer-reviewed journal published by Springer Nature, covering Religion, Spirituality, and Psychology, Religion, Society, and Development, Theological Perspectives and Practices.

PublisherSpringer Nature
Reference styleSuperscript numbered (Nature)
Superscript — small raised numerals in the text
1. Smith, A., Jones, B. & Lee, C. A representative article title. Pastoral Psychology 12, 45–58 (2023).

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Publishes research inReligion, Spirituality, and Psychology Religion, Society, and Development Theological Perspectives and Practices Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health Biblical Studies and Interpretation
ISSN0031-2789
Citation impact (2-yr)0.9
h-index53
i10-index517
Total citations19,727
Article processing charge$2,890
Top institutions publishing herePrinceton Theological Seminary
Journal websitewww.springer.com
You getA submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit.

Papers published in Pastoral Psychology per year

47
2014
50
2015
63
2016
47
2017
57
2018
27
2019
39
2020
49
2021
62
2022
70
2023
73
2024
127
2025

Citation impact of Pastoral Psychology by publication year

196
2014
290
2015
459
2016
421
2017
540
2018
228
2019
196
2020
262
2021
279
2022
279
2023
148
2024
66
2025

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Pastoral Psychology template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the Pastoral Psychology format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Pastoral Psychology template. When you export, DocuGuru compiles the paper into the official Springer Nature format and hands you a submission-ready PDF along with the editable LaTeX source.
What reference style does Pastoral Psychology use?
Pastoral Psychology uses Superscript numbered (Nature) references, shown as superscript numerals in the text. DocuGuru formats every in-text citation and the reference list in this exact style automatically. A reference appears like this: 1. Smith, A., Jones, B. & Lee, C. A representative article title. Pastoral Psychology 12, 45–58 (2023).
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Pastoral Psychology?
No. DocuGuru generates the sn-jnl LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a Springer Nature-ready Pastoral Psychology document without writing any LaTeX. If you do want it, the LaTeX source is included in the export.
Can I import an existing draft into the Pastoral Psychology template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Pastoral Psychology format with correct headings, figures, tables, and superscript citations.
Who publishes Pastoral Psychology?
Pastoral Psychology is a multidisciplinary journal published by Springer Nature. DocuGuru's Pastoral Psychology template matches Springer Nature's official submission format.
Can I export a submission-ready Pastoral Psychology PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official Pastoral Psychology template (the sn-jnl class) that is ready to submit to Springer Nature, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the Pastoral Psychology template cost?
You can start writing in the Pastoral Psychology template for free. Exporting the final submission-ready Pastoral Psychology PDF and LaTeX source is part of DocuGuru's paid plans — see the app for current pricing.
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