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Research

Patmos SurveyResearch

The Patmos World Bible Attitudes Survey

The Bible in seven global contexts
150 countries analysed | 89 languages | 90,000 people surveyed The Patmos Initiative brings together people and organisations sharing one vision - a world where everyone encounters the Bible, is empowered to explore it and experiences the impact it can…
Richard
April 30, 2025
The Quiet RevivalResearchYoung People

The Quiet Revival

Rhiannon McAleer, Rob Barward-Symmons (2025)
"In churches across society something amazing is happening, challenging long-held predictions about the future of Christianity in the twenty-first century. Where once we saw aging congregations and a steady decline in attendance, we see dramatic growth, led by the young.…
Richard
April 9, 2025
State of the Bible 2024Research

State of the Bible USA 2024

In 2024, fewer Americans than ever are engaging with the Bible, but there's reason for hope. We see a growing interest God’s Word among our youngest generation and curiosity in the Movable Middle. What's the State of the Bible in…
Richard
April 12, 2024
Generation AlphaChildrenResearch

Generation Alpha

Initial insights into a new generation
Generation Alpha, born between 2010 and 2024, is growing up in a world vastly different from the one most of the older Gen Z kids experienced. While there's still a lot of research to be done to understand them fully,…
Richard
July 18, 2023
State of the Bible USA 2023Research

State of the Bible USA 2023

Each year, State of the Bible pursues a rigorous research agenda. We track key metrics year over year, and we look for connections to new horizons in the scientific studies of religion, well-being, and society. The State of the Bible…
Richard
April 12, 2023
People of the ScreenDigitalResearch

People of the Screen

How Evangelicals Created the Digital Bible and How It Shapes Their Reading of Scripture
John Dyer (2022)
From the book description: People of the Screen traces the history of Bible software development, showing the unique and powerful role evangelical entrepreneurs and coders have played in shaping its functionality and how their choices in turn shape the reading…
Richard
March 13, 2023
Research

Locally Owned

How African Research Methodologies can be used in Scripture Engagement Research to Grow Local Ownership and Shape International SE Frameworks
Laura Robison (2022)
MA dissertation: Contemporary Missiology, Redcliffe College Abstract: This dissertation seeks to provide an overview of Indigenous Research Methodologies in connection with how they can help shape the field of Scripture Engagement research. As SE highly values local ownership and community…
Richard
January 25, 2023