Understanding the Research Behind Our Latest Report on Religion in America
pew Research Center is dedicated to delivering unbiased information and insightful analysis. This commitment is made possible by the generous support of The Pew Charitable Trusts and several key philanthropic organizations. Our recent report on the evolving religious landscape of the United States builds upon rigorous research and the expertise of a dedicated team.
This analysis draws from the thorough data collected in the 2023-24 U.S. Religious Landscape Study. Funding for this crucial study was provided by the Lilly Endowment Inc., Templeton Religion Trust, The Arthur Vining Davis Foundations, and the M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust. You can explore related reports and delve deeper into our findings at pewresearch.org/religion.
Leading the Research
Gregory A. Smith served as the primary researcher for this project. he holds the position of Senior Associate Director, Religion Research, bringing years of experience to this crucial work.
The Dedicated Research Team
A collaborative spirit drives our research. HereS a look at the individuals who contributed their expertise:
* Alan Cooperman, Director, Religion Research
* Becka A. Alper, Senior researcher
* Besheer Mohamed, Principal Researcher
* Chip Rotolo, Research Associate
* Patricia Tevington, Research Associate
* Asta Kallo, Research Assistant
* Meghan Rustemeyer, Research Assistant
Ensuring Methodological Rigor
Sound methodology is paramount to credible research. Our methods team ensured the highest standards of accuracy and reliability:
* Courtney Kennedy, Vice President, Methods and Innovation
* Ashley Amaya, Associate Director, Survey Methods
* Andrew Mercer, Principal Methodologist
* Dorene Asare-Marfo, Senior Panel Manager
* Dana Popky, Associate Panel Manager
* Anna Brown, Research Methodologist
* Arnold Lau, Research Methodologist
Crafting Clear and Engaging Interaction
We beleive research should be accessible to everyone. The editorial and graphic design team worked diligently to present our findings in a clear and compelling manner:
* Jeff Diamant,Senior Writer/Editor
* Rebecca Leppert,Editorial Specialist
* Bill Webster,Senior Information Graphics Designer
Bringing the research to You
Effective communication is key to reaching a wider audience. Our communications and web publishing team ensured this report is readily available and easily understood:
* Hannah Taber, Communications manager
* Justine Coleman, Associate Digital Producer
* Talia Price, Communications Associate
Additional Expertise & Guidance
Conrad Hackett, associate director of religion research and senior demographer, also contributed valuable insights. Furthermore, Scott Keeter, a senior survey advisor, provided essential guidance throughout the process. We are also deeply grateful for the expert advice offered by David voas, emeritus professor of social science at University College London. His viewpoint considerably strengthened our analysis.
We are committed to providing you with the most accurate and insightful information possible. This report represents a collective effort, and we hope it contributes to a deeper understanding of the changing religious landscape in the United States.