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Mapping Modern Faith and Human Flourishing

This research project develops the world's largest open-access dataset on contemporary religious movements, examining how new forms of religiosity impact human flourishing. By combining quantitative analysis with qualitative expertise through the Database of Religious History, we study religious groups that emerged since the 1970s across Christian, Dharmic, Japanese, Islamic, and esoteric traditions. The project aims to provide evidence-based insights for policymakers and researchers on how contemporary religious practices contribute to personal and societal wellbeing.

About

About

Learn about our research objectives and methodology
Public Outreach

Public Outreach

Engaging with communities and stakeholders through public events and initiatives
Workshops

Workshops

Upcoming academic workshops and training sessions
DRH Database

DRH Database

Access our comprehensive religious history database

If you have expertise in new religiosities within the five target areas:

Christian

Dharmic

Japanese

Islamic

Esoteric

and would like to propose an entry, please contact us at: stephen.christopher@kcl.ac.uk

Experts receive an honorarium per completed and externally reviewed entry.