Reliable Research

The following sources of information provide the best data available on American religion:

The Hartford Institute for Religion Research

The Hartford Institute for Religion Research has created an excellent portal page for religion research with links to numerous good studies, e.g., a database of U.S. megachurches (worshipping at least 2,000 persons per week) and studies on U.S. mosques.

The Public Religion Research Institute

Public Religion Research Institute conducts studies and provides e-news daily regarding the intersection of religion, culture, and politics. The CEO is Robert Jones, who authored The End of White Christian America.