A sweeping census on the state of American religion reveals a less sensational tale of Christianity in decline and a rise of the religiously unaffiliated compared to a decade ago. Pew Research Center ...

Singapore is the most religiously diverse country, and Yemen the least, as of 2020. The U.S. ranks first among nations with large populations.

Report noted immigration patterns explain the numbers; Among Hindus, Muslims and Buddhists, many came to US through education ...

Many people assume that studying religion means promoting or defending a particular faith, but academic religious studies is distinct from devotional practice. Scholars analyze religions as historical ...

Distinct patterns in conversations about backgrounds with fellow religion majors lead me to speculate as to whether or not these patterns can be generalized to the study of religion as a whole. Within ...

Sociology can help us see neglected drivers of religious beliefs. But it shouldn’t lose focus on the beliefs themselves. You should read Religion for Realists: Why We All Need the Scientific Study of ...

UC Berkeley has discontinued its religious studies program, removing it from the application process so new students will no longer be able to apply for the major. Bob Jacobsen, dean of undergraduate ...

A degree in religious studies may not seem like a traditional path to fame, but several well-known figures began their careers studying religion. Actress Rashida Jones graduated from Harvard with a ...

The number of American adults who identify with Christianity, with another religion, or with no religion have all remained steady, a new Pew Research Center report finds. Surveys conducted since 2020 ...

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 ...

There have been numerous calls recently for a better understanding of religion. Of course, many of those were heard after September 11, 2001, when it became clear how little most Americans know of ...

One year, for Hanukkah, my grandmother gave me the Book of Mormon. She was not trying to convert me. She was not a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She was Jewish, though a ...