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History, Philosophy, Theology / Theology Highly Cited Researchers 106 Scientists Citation in South Africa Rankings - 2025

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Total 106 scientists, 1 country, 18 institution
* Total Citation Rankings

Rankings

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235,315
World Rank
South Africa
986
Country Rank
University of Kwazulu Natal Logo
81
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
1
Gerald West
University of Kwazulu Natal Durban, South Africa
History, Philosophy, Theology / Theology

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    4,619
  • Last 6 Years
    1,393
  • Last 6 Years / Total
    0.302
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Rankings

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291,305
World Rank
South Africa
1,268
Country Rank
University of the Western Cape Logo
40
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
2
Ernst M. Conradie
University of the Western Cape Bellville, South Africa
History, Philosophy, Theology / Theology
Systematic theology | ecotheology | ecumenical theolog

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    3,639
  • Last 6 Years
    1,713
  • Last 6 Years / Total
    0.471
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Rankings

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347,112
World Rank
South Africa
1,561
Country Rank
University of Johannesburg Logo
104
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
3
Farid Esack
University of Johannesburg Johannesburg, South Africa
History, Philosophy, Theology / Theology
Contemporary islam | Qur'a

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    2,949
  • Last 6 Years
    1,091
  • Last 6 Years / Total
    0.370
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Rankings

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500,463
World Rank
South Africa
2,415
Country Rank
Stellenbosch University Logo
301
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
4
Johan Cilliers
Stellenbosch University Stellenbosch, South Africa
History, Philosophy, Theology / Theology
Theology | Aesthetic

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    1,822
  • Last 6 Years
    589
  • Last 6 Years / Total
    0.323
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Rankings

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510,178
World Rank
South Africa
2,486
Country Rank
University of Cape Town Logo
445
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
5
Asonzeh Ukah
University of Cape Town Cape Town, South Africa
History, Philosophy, Theology / Theology
Religious Urbanism | African Pentecostalism | Religion and Media | African Religion

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    1,747
  • Last 6 Years
    781
  • Last 6 Years / Total
    0.447
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Rankings

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553,618
World Rank
South Africa
2,712
Country Rank
Stellenbosch University Logo
332
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
6
Jeremy Punt
Stellenbosch University Stellenbosch, South Africa
History, Philosophy, Theology / Theology
Biblical hermeneutic

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    1,556
  • Last 6 Years
    564
  • Last 6 Years / Total
    0.362
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Rankings

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561,709
World Rank
South Africa
2,766
Country Rank
University of Pretoria Logo
266
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
7
Ernest Van Eck
University of Pretoria Pretoria, South Africa
History, Philosophy, Theology / Theology
New Testament | Parables | Social-scientific criticism | Sexuality in the ancient world | Narrative criticis

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    1,503
  • Last 6 Years
    471
  • Last 6 Years / Total
    0.313
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Rankings

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564,604
World Rank
South Africa
2,779
Country Rank
University of Pretoria Logo
270
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
8
Malan Nel
University of Pretoria Pretoria, South Africa
History, Philosophy, Theology / Theology
Congregational Studies | Youth Ministry | Christian Education | Evangelism | Leadershi

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    1,490
  • Last 6 Years
    646
  • Last 6 Years / Total
    0.434
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Rankings

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569,249
World Rank
South Africa
2,816
Country Rank
University of the Western Cape Logo
96
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
9
Ignatius Swart
University of the Western Cape Bellville, South Africa
History, Philosophy, Theology / Theology
Theology and Development | Religion and Development | Diaconal Studies | Religious and Social Change | Post-apartheid South Afric

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    1,470
  • Last 6 Years
    750
  • Last 6 Years / Total
    0.510
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Rankings

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576,394
World Rank
South Africa
2,855
Country Rank
University of South Africa Logo
96
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
10
Madipoane Masenya
University of South Africa Pretoria, South Africa
History, Philosophy, Theology / Theology
Old Testament Wisdom literature | African biblical hermeneutics | Hebrew Bible and gender | Bible in African contex

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    1,440
  • Last 6 Years
    655
  • Last 6 Years / Total
    0.455
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* Total Citation Rankings

Rankings

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584,648
World Rank
South Africa
2,897
Country Rank
Stellenbosch University Logo
365
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
11
Cas Wepener|Casparus J. Wepener, C.J. Wepener, Casparus Wepener
Stellenbosch University Stellenbosch, South Africa
History, Philosophy, Theology / Theology
Liturgy | Ritual | Homiletics | Practical Theolog

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    1,407
  • Last 6 Years
    531
  • Last 6 Years / Total
    0.377
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Rankings

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586,915
World Rank
South Africa
2,914
Country Rank
University of Pretoria Logo
282
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
12
Gert J Steyn
University of Pretoria Pretoria, South Africa
History, Philosophy, Theology / Theology
Septuagint studies | Philo | Hebrews | Luke-Acts | Matthe

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    1,398
  • Last 6 Years
    361
  • Last 6 Years / Total
    0.258
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Rankings

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600,266
World Rank
South Africa
3,000
Country Rank
University of Cape Town Logo
517
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
13
Abdulkader Tayob
University of Cape Town Cape Town, South Africa
History, Philosophy, Theology / Theology
Religion | Islam | Method and Theory in the study of Modern Isla

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    1,346
  • Last 6 Years
    432
  • Last 6 Years / Total
    0.321
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Rankings

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615,267
World Rank
South Africa
3,105
Country Rank
University of Pretoria Logo
310
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
14
CJP (Nelus) Niemandt
University of Pretoria Pretoria, South Africa
History, Philosophy, Theology / Theology
Missiology | missional ecclesiology | missional leadership | theology of mission

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    1,290
  • Last 6 Years
    699
  • Last 6 Years / Total
    0.542
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* Total Citation Rankings

Rankings

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637,839
World Rank
South Africa
3,236
Country Rank
North West University Logo
166
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
15
Vhumani Magezi
North West University Potchefstroom, South Africa
History, Philosophy, Theology / Theology
Theology | Pastoral care | Spirituality | Development | Religious Healt

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    1,211
  • Last 6 Years
    872
  • Last 6 Years / Total
    0.720
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* Total Citation Rankings

Rankings

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662,608
World Rank
South Africa
3,355
Country Rank
North West University Logo
181
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
16
Marius Nel
North West University Potchefstroom, South Africa
History, Philosophy, Theology / Theology
Pentecostal Theology Apocalypticis

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    1,130
  • Last 6 Years
    763
  • Last 6 Years / Total
    0.675
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Rankings

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666,792
World Rank
South Africa
3,378
Country Rank
Stellenbosch University Logo
405
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
17
Juliana Claassens
Stellenbosch University Stellenbosch, South Africa
History, Philosophy, Theology / Theology
Old Testament | Gender and Sexuality | Feminist Interpretation | Trauma Studie

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    1,117
  • Last 6 Years
    633
  • Last 6 Years / Total
    0.567
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Rankings

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666,873
World Rank
South Africa
3,379
Country Rank
University of the Free State Logo
82
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
18
Francois Tolmie
University of the Free State Bloemfontein, South Africa
History, Philosophy, Theology / Theology
New Testament | Rhetoric | Narratology | Galatians | Gospel of Joh

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    1,117
  • Last 6 Years
    419
  • Last 6 Years / Total
    0.375
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Rankings

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674,074
World Rank
South Africa
3,425
Country Rank
Stellenbosch University Logo
412
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
19
Nico Koopman
Stellenbosch University Stellenbosch, South Africa
History, Philosophy, Theology / Theology
Public Theology | Systematic Theology | Christian Ethic

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    1,095
  • Last 6 Years
    397
  • Last 6 Years / Total
    0.363
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Rankings

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680,133
World Rank
South Africa
3,465
Country Rank
University of Pretoria Logo
345
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
20
Yolanda Dreyer
University of Pretoria Pretoria, South Africa
History, Philosophy, Theology / Theology
pastoral car

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    1,077
  • Last 6 Years
    484
  • Last 6 Years / Total
    0.449
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Rankings

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745,208
World Rank
South Africa
3,843
Country Rank
Stellenbosch University Logo
451
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
21
Dion Forster
Stellenbosch University Stellenbosch, South Africa
History, Philosophy, Theology / Theology
Systematic Theology | Public Theology | Theological Ethics | Wesleyan Theology | Empirical Theolog

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    899
  • Last 6 Years
    621
  • Last 6 Years / Total
    0.691
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Rankings

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745,429
World Rank
South Africa
3,846
Country Rank
University of South Africa Logo
152
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
22
CJS Lombaard
University of South Africa Pretoria, South Africa
History, Philosophy, Theology / Theology
Spirituality | Biblical Spirituality | Pentateuch | Old Testament | Journalis

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    899
  • Last 6 Years
    259
  • Last 6 Years / Total
    0.288
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Rankings

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752,992
World Rank
South Africa
3,900
Country Rank
University of South Africa Logo
155
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
23
Cornel Du Toit
University of South Africa Pretoria, South Africa
History, Philosophy, Theology / Theology
science and religion | consciousness studies | metaphysic

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    880
  • Last 6 Years
    248
  • Last 6 Years / Total
    0.282
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Rankings

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775,890
World Rank
South Africa
4,039
Country Rank
University of Pretoria Logo
412
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
24
Jaco Beyers
University of Pretoria Pretoria, South Africa
History, Philosophy, Theology / Theology
Religion | Sociology | Theology of Religion | Interreligious dialogu

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    836
  • Last 6 Years
    587
  • Last 6 Years / Total
    0.702
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Rankings

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797,909
World Rank
South Africa
4,194
Country Rank
University of South Africa Logo
173
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
25
Chris De Wet
University of South Africa Pretoria, South Africa
History, Philosophy, Theology / Theology
John Chrysostom | slavery | ancient medicine | gende

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    774
  • Last 6 Years
    501
  • Last 6 Years / Total
    0.647
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