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Conversion Studies: Bibliographical Resources view detail comment email this

This bibliography lists resources on religious conversion, covering specific faiths (including Christianity, Judaism, Buddhism, and Islam), cultures, and case studies. From a professor of psychology and religion who has written a book on conversion studies.
http://www.sfts.edu/faculty/rambo/conversion/bibliographical.asp
Topics: Religion

Last updated Sep 14, 2009


Encyclopedia of Religion and Society: Conversion view detail comment email this

This essay explores research trends for the topic of religious conversion. Discusses approaches to conversion and the "world-saver" model of conversion and recruitment by religious groups. Includes references. From the Hartford Institute for Religion Research.
http://hirr.hartsem.edu/ency/conversion.htm
Topics: Religion

Last updated May 14, 2007


Faith in Flux: Changes in Religious Affiliation in the U.S. view detail comment email this

These survey results published in April 2009 report that "Americans change religious affiliation early and often. In total, about half of American adults have changed religious affiliation at least once during their lives." The executive summary addresses reasons for changing religions, departures from Catholicism, and changes within Protestantism. Also find the complete report, survey methodology, questionnaire, and interactive graphic. From the Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life.
http://pewforum.org/docs/?DocID=409
Topics: Religion

Last updated May 14, 2009




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