The Association of Religion Data Archives (The ARDA) @religiondata.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Did you know that heresy can refer to religious behavior as well as belief? In the ARDA Dictionary, popular religion terms are not only defined but also contextualized with sources for further research and learning, as seen in this entry. Discover more terms at www.thearda.com/research/rel.... 000
The Association of Religion Data Archives (The ARDA) @religiondata.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Parents and Adult Children Aren't Fighting as Much as TikTok Thinks | #AheadOfTheTrend The @pewresearch.org American Trends Panel (Wave 137) seeks “to evaluate the relationships between parents and their adult children.” The survey checks perceptions on both sides of this debate using one source.thearda.comParents and Adult Children Aren't Fighting as Much as TikTok ThinksAhead of the Trend Article - Title: Parents and Adult Children Aren't Fighting as Much as TikTok Thinks ; Date: 2026-09-17 000
The Association of Religion Data Archives (The ARDA) @religiondata.bsky.social · 18/09/2026Although Christianity has been dominant in the religious history of America, freedom of religious expression has allowed non-Christian faiths to develop and thrive. This learning module explores the important events, movements, and people who increased the diversity of America's religious landscape.thearda.comReligious Minorities (Non-Christians) in American History 000
The Association of Religion Data Archives (The ARDA) @religiondata.bsky.social · 17/09/2026"Social atomization has real consequences, both seen and unseen. As this data shows, the question isn’t just whether Americans have someone to open up to—it’s that even the answer to 'who would you trust?' now depends on their politics, their education, and their pew." #AheadOfTheTrend 120
The Association of Religion Data Archives (The ARDA) @religiondata.bsky.social · 15/09/2026On this day in 1963, a Black Baptist church in Birmingham became a target of racist violence. That day, Klu Klux Klan members planted a bomb, which detonated inside the 16th Street Baptist Church. The explosion killed four girls—Addie Mae Collins, Cynthia Wesley, Carole Robertson, and Denise McNair. 124
The Association of Religion Data Archives (The ARDA) @religiondata.bsky.social · 11/09/2026Who Do You Talk to When You’re Struggling? | #AheadOfTheTrend Recent data from @pewresearch.org shows that only a third of non-evangelical Protestants, Catholics, and LDS members feel very or extremely comfortable speaking with their pastor about their struggles. For evangelicals, it jumps to 56%.thearda.comWho Do You Talk to When You’re Struggling?Ahead of the Trend Article - Title: Who Do You Talk to When You’re Struggling? ; Date: 2026-09-10 011
The Association of Religion Data Archives (The ARDA) @religiondata.bsky.social · 10/09/2026Evangelicals in the United States | Free Learning Module How much does the average person really know about evangelical Christianity? This college-level exercise illustrates how you can use the Association of Religion Data Archives to explore data related to belief systems in American religion.thearda.comEvangelicals in the United States 000
The Association of Religion Data Archives (The ARDA) @religiondata.bsky.social · 08/09/2026On this day in 1907, Pope Pius X issued the encyclical "Pascendi Dominici Gregis," which classified Modernism as "the synthesis of all heresies." It was followed by the introduction of an anti-Modernist oath in 1910, which was required to be sworn by all priests of the Catholic Church. 165
The Association of Religion Data Archives (The ARDA) @religiondata.bsky.social · 04/09/2026The ARDA Guiding Paper Series allows prominent scholars to provide guidance on the study of religion and new research agendas. From improved measurement concepts to rethinking commonly held assumptions on religion, these papers represent essential framing for the study of religion today.thearda.comGuiding Papers | ResearchThe ARDA Guiding Paper Series Allows Prominent Scholars to Provide Guidance Papers On The Study of Religion and New Research Agendas 011
The Association of Religion Data Archives (The ARDA) @religiondata.bsky.social · 02/09/2026How often do survey respondents report religious experiences—miraculous healings, feeling the presence of a deity, visions, or near-death experiences—in their everyday lives? This free learning module explores the degree to which Americans report having these various religious experiences.thearda.comReligious Experience in Everyday Life 020
The Association of Religion Data Archives (The ARDA) @religiondata.bsky.social · 01/09/2026Five datasets have been added for free access in our archive. These datasets cover a variety of topics, including American elections, the news media, mosques in the United States, and policy advocacy. Access these archive additions by @pewresearch.org, @prri.org, and others in the comments. 112
The Association of Religion Data Archives (The ARDA) @religiondata.bsky.social · 31/08/2026Have you explored the full collection of religion and statistical terms in the ARDA's dictionary? The final two terms detail Zoroastrianism. Discover this and many other definitions in the link in the comments. 110
The Association of Religion Data Archives (The ARDA) @religiondata.bsky.social · 28/08/2026Just as religion can be studied at the institutional, organizational, and individual levels, as well as how trends in each may change over time, we can similarly study secularisms. The ARDA team has developed a free, college-level learning module to better understand data on global secularism.thearda.comSecularism Across the Globe 010
The Association of Religion Data Archives (The ARDA) @religiondata.bsky.social · 27/08/2026"An overarching conclusion from @pewresearch.org's latest Religious Landscape Study is that it’s pretty rare to find an individual who says that they have a great deal of confidence in their belief that God doesn’t exist. In the full sample, it’s just 13%." — @ryanburge.bsky.social #AheadOfTheTrend 100
The Association of Religion Data Archives (The ARDA) @religiondata.bsky.social · 26/08/2026Browse dozens of topics and see responses from major national surveys and demographic patterns. The ARDA's Quickstats feature provides in-depth statistics for a variety of beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors on U.S. Religion. Each topic has sourced data graphs, and notes for better understanding.thearda.comBeliefs, Behaviors and Belonging (Quickstats) | Statistics | US ReligionBrowse Dozens of Topics with Responses from Major US National Surveys and Demographic Patterns 010
The Association of Religion Data Archives (The ARDA) @religiondata.bsky.social · 24/08/2026The @pewresearch.org Religious Landscape Survey asks a question about belief and follows up with certainty about that belief. This setup ensures everyone gets the second question, no matter how they answered the first one. This edition of #AheadOfTheTrend looks at the distinction of certainty.thearda.comBelief Isn't Dying, It's Just Getting Less CertainAhead of the Trend Article - Title: Belief Isn't Dying, It's Just Getting Less Certain ; Date: 2026-08-20 100
The Association of Religion Data Archives (The ARDA) @religiondata.bsky.social · 18/08/2026Want to conduct a deep dive into religion data? The ARDA has curated lists of resources for researchers, educators, journalists, and congregations to provide information related to your context. From archives and indexes to journals and associations, see our list of external resources below.thearda.comReference Links | AboutReference Links to Sites Related to the ARDA, grouped for Researchers, Educators, Journalists and Congregations 010
The Association of Religion Data Archives (The ARDA) @religiondata.bsky.social · 13/08/2026Free Module | Religion in United States Public Schools The role of religion in public schools has long been a topic of debate. As many public schools begin their fall semesters, learn more about the opinions of average Americans on the place of religion within the classroom.thearda.comReligion in United States Public Schools 000
The Association of Religion Data Archives (The ARDA) @religiondata.bsky.social · 12/08/2026"Among those raised in the LDS faith where religion was very or somewhat important to both their family and themselves and they attended church weekly, retention was about 68%. What about those raised in an environment deficient in at least one of those factors? Retention was a paltry 25%." 110
Reposted by The Association of Religion Data Archives (The ARDA)Brian Nosek @briannosek.bsky.social · 11/08/2026Over the next several months, we will phase out some popular OSF features. These changes do not affect current public content, which remains safe and accessible. We have prepared support material to help users adapt. I am very sorry for the disruption to your work. Please read this post for details.cos.ioOSF Changes | Center for Open ScienceWe are preparing substantial changes to OSF that will reduce its functionality, focus OSF on its unique strengths, and move toward an integrated model with complementary services. As part of that shif... 10120113
The Association of Religion Data Archives (The ARDA) @religiondata.bsky.social · 06/08/2026New datasets are added to the ARDA each month and are always free to access. This month, we've added recent research on American elections, why adults choose not to have children, and global religious restrictions. Discover all the archive has to offer at www.thearda.com/data-archive.... 101
The Association of Religion Data Archives (The ARDA) @religiondata.bsky.social · 04/08/2026"Among those born in the 1990s and 2000s who left Christianity behind, only about a third identify as Democrats. These younger 'dechurchers' don’t look like political refugees; they simply stopped going—gradually, quietly, without it meaning much ideologically." #AheadOfTheTrend 000
The Association of Religion Data Archives (The ARDA) @religiondata.bsky.social · 30/07/2026Musical Instruments in American Churches Music has long been an important part of worship services in the United States.This learning module explores the ways in which Americans integrate musical instruments into their worship services.thearda.comMusical Instruments in American Churches 001
The Association of Religion Data Archives (The ARDA) @religiondata.bsky.social · 28/07/2026Have you explored the ARDA's free Community Profile Builder? This resource assists church and community leaders in accessing free information about their communities, including social, economic, and religious data. Learn more at www.thearda.com/us-religion/.... 000
The Association of Religion Data Archives (The ARDA) @religiondata.bsky.social · 27/07/2026The First Wave Left with Conviction. The Second Wave Just Drifted. Two-thirds of Americans indicate that their current religious tradition is the one in which they were raised. Read the latest installment of #AheadOfTheTrend, to see how mass secularization would eventually normalize religious exit.thearda.comThe First Wave Left with Conviction. The Second Wave Just DriftedAhead of the Trend Article - Title: The First Wave Left with Conviction. The Second Wave Just Drifted ; Date: 2026-07-16 011
The Association of Religion Data Archives (The ARDA) @religiondata.bsky.social · 24/07/2026It is a common assumption that older people are more religious than young people. Yet, there are multiple ways to measure religiosity, and individuals can be more religious in one way compared to another. This free learning module explores the relationship between age and religiosity.thearda.comReligion and Age 000
The Association of Religion Data Archives (The ARDA) @religiondata.bsky.social · 23/07/2026The ARDA has compiled lists of relevant external resources for researchers, educators, journalists, and congregations to assist in their understanding of religion data. Explore our collection and let us know what other resources we should add! Reference Links: www.thearda.com/about/refere...thearda.comReference Links | AboutReference Links to Sites Related to the ARDA, grouped for Researchers, Educators, Journalists and Congregations 000
The Association of Religion Data Archives (The ARDA) @religiondata.bsky.social · 20/07/2026If one spends any time in religious corners of social media, it seems that devoutly religious people have become strident and often belligerent. Data strongly rejects that notion. Among Catholics, there is more willingness to reject the Church’s teachings on a number of controversial topics. 121
The Association of Religion Data Archives (The ARDA) @religiondata.bsky.social · 17/07/2026Methods for Exploring Religion | Free College Module This activity introduces common research methods used for collecting data as well as tools from the ARDA designed to help students and researchers better understand it.thearda.comMethods for Exploring Religion 020
Reposted by The Association of Religion Data Archives (The ARDA)Brian Steensland @bsteens.bsky.social · 09/07/2026Excited to have this article out in the world. Hopefully our framework helps scholars name and study more of what’s happening in contemporary US religion. 042
Reposted by The Association of Religion Data Archives (The ARDA)Center for the Study of Religion & American Culture @csraac.bsky.social · 14/07/2026As the fall semester approaches don't forget about our Teaching Resource Library! We support scholarly teaching, and learning with access to these free resources from many types of scholars. Explore resources or submit a resource to help grow our library! raac.indianapolis.iu.edu/resources/ 032
The Association of Religion Data Archives (The ARDA) @religiondata.bsky.social · 13/07/2026Explore the most significant events and people in the history of American religion. The ARDA’s Timelines of American Religion place a wealth of information—including text, pictures, graphs and more—at your fingertips and within historical context.thearda.comInteractive Display | Timelines | US ReligionInteractive Historical Timelines of US Religion With Details On People, Events and Movements 001
The Association of Religion Data Archives (The ARDA) @religiondata.bsky.social · 09/07/2026The ARDA team often hears from ministry leaders and community organizers on the impact of the Community Profile Builder. We recently interviewed two Indianapolis-based leaders who use the resource to understand the neighborhoods in which they live and serve. Read the full article:thearda.comContext for Community Engagement: ARDA’s Community Profile BuilderAhead of the Trend Article - Title: Context for Community Engagement: ARDA’s Community Profile Builder ; Date: 2026-06-30 022
The Association of Religion Data Archives (The ARDA) @religiondata.bsky.social · 07/07/2026Latest insights from #AheadOfTheTrend: "Among Catholics, even the ones who go to Mass every week, they seem more willing to reject the Church’s teachings on a number of controversial topics. And they are not willing to cut people off from the Catholic Church." Read more in the pinned comment. 100
The Association of Religion Data Archives (The ARDA) @religiondata.bsky.social · 06/07/2026Is the United States a Christian Nation? Various politicians, religious leaders, and citizens embrace the idea that the United States was founded as a Christian nation. This learning module will explore the extent to which Americans espouse this belief. Download the free module on the ARDA.thearda.comIs the United States a Christian Nation? 010
The Association of Religion Data Archives (The ARDA) @religiondata.bsky.social · 02/07/2026The Purists Are Losing: How American Catholics Are Rewriting the Rules In a new installment of #AheadOfTheTrend, @ryanburge.bsky.social analyzes data from the American Catholic Laity Poll on who American Catholics believe should have the final say on morality issues: individuals or the Church.thearda.comThe Purists Are Losing: How American Catholics Are Rewriting the RulesAhead of the Trend Article - Title: The Purists Are Losing: How American Catholics Are Rewriting the Rules ; Date: 2026-07-02 000
Reposted by The Association of Religion Data Archives (The ARDA)Kettering Foundation @kettering.org · 15/06/2026As we near #America250, we are taking the opportunity to reflect on our past and consider the future. 122
The Association of Religion Data Archives (The ARDA) @religiondata.bsky.social · 01/07/2026The concepts of extrinsic religion and intrinsic religion were developed by Gordon Allport in 1960. The terms can best be understood in the as differences in religious orientation. Define these and hundreds of other terms with the ARDA's free Religion Dictionary. (Link in Comments.) 100
Reposted by The Association of Religion Data Archives (The ARDA)Andrew Whitehead @andrew-whitehead.bsky.social · 01/07/2026New Ahead of the Trend column from @religiondata.bsky.social shows there is really no evidence that huge swaths of the country think that having a “Christian country” is very/extremely important (33%). For Evangelicals, though, it's 68%. www.thearda.com/categories/a... 0114
The Association of Religion Data Archives (The ARDA) @religiondata.bsky.social · 30/06/2026"Should America Have a Christian Culture?" In the latest #AheadOfTheTrend, @ryanburge.bsky.social analyzed data from @pewresearch.org's American Trends Panel for a question that asked: "How important is it for the United States to have a culture based in Christian religious beliefs?"thearda.comShould America Have a Christian Culture?Ahead of the Trend Article - Title: Should America Have a Christian Culture? ; Date: 2026-06-18 010
The Association of Religion Data Archives (The ARDA) @religiondata.bsky.social · 24/06/2026Clergy Beliefs on Faith, Gender, Sexual Orientation, and Science This free research module explores what clergy think about the above topics. Students will deepen understanding of the views of clergy and how leaders from various religious traditions differ from one another. Download the module:thearda.comClergy Beliefs on Faith, Gender, Sexual Orientation, and Science 000
The Association of Religion Data Archives (The ARDA) @religiondata.bsky.social · 23/06/2026"The share of Gen Z who can’t trust others at all is 74%; that’s seven points higher than Millennials. The share who say others can be trusted is a measly 13%. That’s 11 points lower than Millennials and 17 points lower than Gen X." — #AheadOfTheTrend 110
The Association of Religion Data Archives (The ARDA) @religiondata.bsky.social · 18/06/2026The Black Church Burning Project exists to identify and document every Black church and congregation that was burned, bombed, or otherwise attacked during the Civil Rights era and to bring these forgotten stories forward for scholars, communities, and the public. Learn more on their website:blackchurchburningproject.orgBlack Church Burning ProjectA digital humanities archive documenting the history of attacks on Black churches across the United States. 000
The Association of Religion Data Archives (The ARDA) @religiondata.bsky.social · 16/06/2026"Generally speaking, would you say that most people can be trusted or that you can’t be too careful in dealing with people?" In the latest installment of #AheadOfTheTrend, @ryanburge.bsky.social analyzes data from the General Social Survey showing Gen Z is the least trusting generation.thearda.comGen Z Doesn't Trust AnyoneAhead of the Trend Article - Title: Gen Z Doesn't Trust Anyone ; Date: 2026-06-11 141
The Association of Religion Data Archives (The ARDA) @religiondata.bsky.social · 12/06/2026Learning Module Spotlight: Religious Views on Homosexuality In June, there is increased attention on the LGBTQ+ community. This free college-level learning module guides users in exploring data from the General Social Survey on attitudes around sexual orientation.thearda.comReligious Views on Homosexuality 031
The Association of Religion Data Archives (The ARDA) @religiondata.bsky.social · 08/06/2026In addition to our collection of college-level learning modules, the ARDA also contains introductory data literacy assignments for middle and high school students. These short exercises help build research skills and religion knowledge using data from our archive. Explore 40 high school modules:thearda.comJr Sr High Modules | Learning Modules | TeachingBuild High School Level Research Skills and Religion Knowledge With Short Exercises that Interactively Explore the Best Data and Information Sources on Religion 010
The Association of Religion Data Archives (The ARDA) @religiondata.bsky.social · 05/06/2026The ARDA kicked off @csraac.bsky.social's 9th Biennial Conference on Religion and American Culture with a workshop highlighting various resources available on the site for better research, teaching, and understanding of religion research. #RAAC2026 121
Reposted by The Association of Religion Data Archives (The ARDA)Center for the Study of Religion & American Culture @csraac.bsky.social · 05/06/2026The 9th Biennial Conference on Religion and American Culture is under way! Follow along all weekend while we share quotes, photos, and highlights from this year's event. Participate in the Biennial conversation by using #RAAC2026 and comment your questions to be shared with panelists. 031
The Association of Religion Data Archives (The ARDA) @religiondata.bsky.social · 01/06/2026New datasets are now available for free on the ARDA! This month, we've added data from @prri.org, @pewresearch.org, the Censuses of Religious Bodies, and the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty. Explore all of these datasets and more at www.thearda.com/data-archive.... 031
The Association of Religion Data Archives (The ARDA) @religiondata.bsky.social · 28/05/2026"Data paints a pretty clear picture: religious folks—however you measure the concept are less likely to report being 'not too happy.'" Read more from the latest #AheadOfTheTrend column in the pinned comment. 100