Religious Trends 6/6

Dr. Darren M. Slade

Mar 23, 20201 min read

The Influence of Pandemics on Religion

GCRR is proud to introduce the Head of our "Applied Sociology" division, Dr. Josh Packard.

(Part 1) Theologizing the Person of Christ in the Second Century: Angel Christology & Dual Natures

Dr. Darren M. Slade

Mar 20, 20203 min read

(Part 1) Theologizing the Person of Christ in the Second Century: Angel Christology & Dual Natures

This post explores the first concentrated effort to theologize the person of Christ in the second century.

Become a GCRR Patron and Support Global Scientific Research on Religion! #GCRRPatron

Dr. Darren M. Slade

Mar 18, 20201 min read

Become a GCRR Patron and Support Global Scientific Research on Religion! #GCRRPatron

We have some major research projects coming up, and we want YOU to be a part of it!

Dr. Darren M. Slade

Mar 16, 20201 min read

What is Religion?

In this YouTube video, GCRR President, Dr. Darren Slade, discusses the problems and complexities with using the term "religion."

Introducing Springtide Research Institute!

Dr. Darren M. Slade

Mar 13, 20202 min read

Introducing Springtide Research Institute!

GCRR) is now officially partnering with and following the sociological research of Springtide Research Institute.

Book Review: Crossing Boundaries, Redefining Faith:Interdisciplinary Perspectives on the Emerging

Dr. Darren M. Slade

Mar 9, 20201 min read

Book Review: Crossing Boundaries, Redefining Faith:Interdisciplinary Perspectives on the Emerging

The book, Crossing Boundaries, Redefining Faith, seeks to be a touchstone of the best scholarship about the ECM to date.

The Demographic Destabilization of Institutional Christianity

Dr. Darren M. Slade

Mar 4, 20203 min read

The Demographic Destabilization of Institutional Christianity

If things continue unchanged and unchallenged, then the death of institutional Christianity is precisely what will happen.

How Does Political Identity Influence Religious Affiliation?
A Cultural Cognition Perspective

Dr. Darren M. Slade

Mar 2, 20203 min read

How Does Political Identity Influence Religious Affiliation? A Cultural Cognition Perspective

It is believed that a person's religion influences their politicals. But what if the reality is that politics influences their religion?

Christian Theological Diversity Between 30 and 100 CE

Dr. Darren M. Slade

Feb 28, 20202 min read

Christian Theological Diversity Between 30 and 100 CE

Lingelbach examines the two largest Christian movements at the end of the first century: the Pauline and Ebionite movements.

Why Millennials are Likely NOT Coming Back to Religion

Dr. Darren M. Slade

Feb 26, 20205 min read

Why Millennials are Likely NOT Coming Back to Religion

The reasons why Millennials are likely never to embrace or return to institutional religion ever again in their lifetimes.

As Pastors Get Older, Churches Start to Die

Dr. Darren M. Slade

Feb 12, 20202 min read

As Pastors Get Older, Churches Start to Die

There's a direct correlation between the age of the pastor and the age of the congregants who attend church every week.

Apply for the Resident Scholars Program and Get Paid to Conduct and Publish Your Research!

Dr. Darren M. Slade

Feb 10, 20201 min read

Apply for the Resident Scholars Program and Get Paid to Conduct and Publish Your Research!

GCRR Resident Scholars are paid $250 to conduct unique research in the study of religion, which is then published in SHERM journal.

Correlation is Not Causation: Why Theology is Not What Makes Churches Grow

Dr. Darren M. Slade

Feb 5, 202029 min read

Correlation is Not Causation: Why Theology is Not What Makes Churches Grow

The idea that liberal theologies cause a deterioration in mainline Protestantism, while conservative theologies produce growth, is wrong.

Dr. Darren M. Slade

Feb 3, 20201 min read

Publish Your Book with GCRR Press!

Publish your book with GCRR Press and receive up to 20% of all book sales.

Study Finds Christians Do Not Have Meaningful Contact with Atheists, Muslims, or LGBTQ+ Community

Dr. Darren M. Slade

Jan 31, 20206 min read

Study Finds Christians Do Not Have Meaningful Contact with Atheists, Muslims, or LGBTQ+ Community

Dr. Merino's study found that the majority of church-going Christians do not have regular or meaningful contact with marginalized groups.

Guilt by Association in the Age of Trump

David Kyle Johnson

Jan 29, 20207 min read

Guilt by Association in the Age of Trump

Defense of my choice to sign the GCR "Open Letter to Evangelicals of Moral Conscience" by arguing evangelicals are guilty by association.