top of page


The Influence of Pandemics on Religion
GCRR is proud to introduce the Head of our "Applied Sociology" division, Dr. Josh Packard.
Dr. Darren M. Slade
Mar 23, 20201 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.
Dr. Darren M. Slade
Mar 20, 20203 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 18, 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."
Dr. Darren M. Slade
Mar 16, 20201 min read


Introducing Springtide Research Institute!
GCRR) is now officially partnering with and following the sociological research of Springtide Research Institute.
Dr. Darren M. Slade
Mar 13, 20202 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.
Dr. Darren M. Slade
Mar 9, 20201 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.
Dr. Darren M. Slade
Mar 4, 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?
Dr. Darren M. Slade
Mar 2, 20203 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.
Dr. Darren M. Slade
Feb 28, 20202 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.
Dr. Darren M. Slade
Feb 26, 20205 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.
Dr. Darren M. Slade
Feb 12, 20202 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.
Dr. Darren M. Slade
Feb 10, 20201 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 5, 202029 min read


Publish Your Book with GCRR Press!
Publish your book with GCRR Press and receive up to 20% of all book sales.
Dr. Darren M. Slade
Feb 3, 20201 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.
Dr. Darren M. Slade
Jan 31, 20206 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.

David Kyle Johnson
Jan 29, 20207 min read
bottom of page