We are currently recruiting 200 scholars of new religions to complete a large poll called the “New Religiosity Poll” (NRP). To see the poll, please go to: The Database of Religious History.
We estimate it will take about 14 hours to complete approximately 350 Yes/No questions and additional qualitative notes. Each entry will have a DOI and be published open access on the Database of Religious History (DRH), hosted at The University of British Columbia in Canada. As an honorarium, we pay 300 CAD per completed entry.
To read more about our project, please see our website:
To read more about the sign-in process, please see this PowerPoint: https://docs.google.com/…/1O7oZ9jhgTrRO3l…/edit….
A key aspect to his project is to get multiple entries from the same group from different regions and time frames. We want entries that are limited in scope (often limited to specific time periods or national contexts). We also want entries from three different perspectives:
1) scholars
2) “inside” members and leadership
3) “outside” critics and former members
The poll allows for answers to either reflect orthodoxy (what the official position is) or lived experience (what members actually do).
If you’re interested, please get in touch and let’s set up a Zoom soon!
Email Stephen Christopher at:
Thanks for your time!