Religious belief has inspired both armies and charities, politicians and prophetic voices that have shaped world history. Religions have provided the foundation for ethical behavior and in many ...

With studies showing large numbers of Americans considering religious change or even leaving traditional religion, Dr. Daryl Van Tongeren of the Hope College psychology faculty has written a book to ...

Note: 1% did not answer the question. Figures may not sum to 100% due to rounding. Margin of error for 2023-24 figures based on adults who seldom or never read ...

(RNS) — When it comes to going to church, a generational pattern is playing out in many households around the world: Grandparents never miss Sunday service; parents attend only on holidays; children, ...

A major new study on religious views in the United States finds – as Americans’ connection to organized religion continues to fade – there are deep divides over the appropriate role for religion in ...

We are delighted to announce that Loriliai Biernacki has won the 2024 American Academy of Religion Book Award for Excellence in the Study of Religion for her 2023 book, The Matter of Wonder! Award for ...

Technological innovations brought on by the internet have touched virtually all aspects of human life, including religion. In addition to letting people stream religious services, apps and websites ...

First Congregational Church on East Broad Street in downtown Columbus. How religious is Ohio? And how does the state compare to the rest of the county? This is a question not answered by the U.S.

Among the 34 largest U.S. metro areas surveyed, the Portland-Vancouver region stands out as the only place where nonreligious people outnumber Christians, according to the Pew Research Center’s ...

At UD, our religious studies and theology majors are part of a tight-knit community of learners, asking critical questions about the study of religion and theology today. You'll be prepared to ...