A majority of adults still identify with their childhood religion, but 35% don’t. Read about when and why Americans may ...

This latest study is important because it’s the first time we’ve asked people why they identify with their current religion,’ a senior researcher says ...

Americans who had a good experience as children were likely to keep their faith. Those with bad experiences left, according ...

Students often have the same two questions about the Religion Department. “Does the department only teach Christianity?” and “Will professors try to convert me?” The answer to both questions is an ...

The events of the latter half of the twentieth century and the early twenty-first century have made it clear that religions and their practitioners must be understood for a successful life in the ...

A new analysis from the Pew Research Center suggests that decisions about faith are often made early in life — and once made, ...

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 ...