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Religion Compass Template

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About the Religion Compass format

Religion Compass is a peer-reviewed journal published by Wiley, covering Religion and Society Interactions, Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies, Human auditory perception and evaluation.

PublisherWiley
Reference styleAuthor–year (Chicago)
Author–year — (Smith, 2023) in the text
Smith, Ada, Ben Jones, and Cara Lee. 2023. "A Representative Article Title." Religion Compass 12 (3): 45–58.

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Publishes research inReligion and Society Interactions Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies Human auditory perception and evaluation Educational Robotics and Engineering Indian and Buddhist Studies
ISSN1749-8171
Citation impact (2-yr)0.49
h-index30
i10-index143
Total citations5,206
Article processing charge$2,630
Top institutions publishing hereUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Journal websiteonlinelibrary.wiley.com
You getA submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit.

Papers published in Religion Compass per year

57
2014
63
2015
49
2016
24
2017
38
2018
49
2019
55
2020
51
2021
38
2022
36
2023
50
2024
43
2025

Citation impact of Religion Compass by publication year

208
2014
285
2015
193
2016
78
2017
88
2018
113
2019
119
2020
107
2021
36
2022
9
2023
53
2024
6
2025

Citations each year’s papers have accumulated so far — the most recent years are still building up.

Most-cited papers in Religion Compass

Cognitive Science of Religion: What Is It and Why Is It?

Justin L. Barrett · 27 Sep 2007

Abstract Cognitive science of religion (CSR) brings theories from the cognitive sciences to bear on why religious thought and action is so common in humans and why religious phenomena take on the features that they do. The field is characterized by a piecemeal approach, explanatory non‐exclusivism, and methodological pluralism. Topics receiving consideration include how ordinary…

The Anthropology of Christianity

Jon Bialecki, Naomi Haynes, Joel Robbins · 1 Nov 2008

Abstract This article surveys the literature that constitutes the newly emergent anthropology of Christianity. Arguing that the development of this sub‐discipline was impeded until recently by anthropology's theoretical framing and empirical interests, this article explains that demographic and world‐historical forces have made it such that anthropology has had to recently come to terms with Christianity…

Spatial Theory and the Study of Religion

Kim Knott · 1 Nov 2008

Abstract A ‘spatial turn’ has been witnessed in the humanities and social sciences since Henri Lefebvre's La production de l’espace , and its translation into English in 1991. Subsequently, the socio‐spatial theories of Lefebvre, Foucault, Certeau and postmodern geographers, such as Soja, Massey and Harvey, have had an impact on research in many disciplines, including…

Cyberpilgrimage: The (Virtual) Reality of Online Pilgrimage Experience

Connie Hill‐Smith · 1 Jun 2011

Abstract Cyberpilgrimage is the practice of undertaking pilgrimage on the internet. Such pilgrimages may be performed for a host of reasons, ranging from idle curiosity to the need to ready oneself, psychologically or informationally, for a ‘real’ (terrestrial) pilgrimage. For some web‐users, these experiences may amount to little more than interesting diversions, mildly intriguing ripples…

The Development of Modern Yoga: A Survey of the Field

Suzanne Newcombe · 25 Nov 2009

Abstract Yoga is now found in urban centres and rural retreats across the world as well as in its historical home in the Indian subcontinent. What is now practiced as yoga across the globe has a long history of transnational intercultural exchange and has been considered by some as an outgrowth of Neo‐Hinduism. Although the…

Religion Compass template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the Religion Compass format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Religion Compass template. When you export, DocuGuru compiles the paper into the official Wiley format and hands you a submission-ready PDF along with the editable LaTeX source.
What reference style does Religion Compass use?
Religion Compass uses Author–year (Chicago) references, shown as author–year markers such as (Smith, 2023) in the text. DocuGuru formats every in-text citation and the reference list in this exact style automatically. A reference appears like this: Smith, Ada, Ben Jones, and Cara Lee. 2023. "A Representative Article Title." Religion Compass 12 (3): 45–58.
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Religion Compass?
No. DocuGuru generates the USG LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a Wiley-ready Religion Compass 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 Religion Compass template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Religion Compass format with correct headings, figures, tables, and author–year citations.
Who publishes Religion Compass?
Religion Compass is a multidisciplinary journal published by Wiley. DocuGuru's Religion Compass template matches Wiley's official submission format.
Can I export a submission-ready Religion Compass PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official Religion Compass template (the USG class) that is ready to submit to Wiley, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the Religion Compass template cost?
You can start writing in the Religion Compass template for free. Exporting the final submission-ready Religion Compass PDF and LaTeX source is part of DocuGuru's paid plans — see the app for current pricing.
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