The Association of Religion Data Archives

• In Event: 3201 - Research Funding Opportunities and Data Resources Presentations: Session II

Abstract

The Association of Religion Data Archives (ARDA) provides free access to the highest quality data on religion. The ARDA allows you to interactively explore American and international data using online features for generating national profiles, maps, church membership overviews, GIS mapping, QuickStats, QuickLists, denominational heritage trees, tables, charts, and other summary reports. Over 1000 data files are available for online preview (including multiple years of the General Social Survey) and virtually all can be downloaded free of charge. There is a Learning Center with detailed lesson plans for instructors, Learning Modules for students, YouTube videos of different religious groups, an expanded dictionary of religious and statistical terms, guidelines for observing religious groups, and other interactive online tools including interactive Religion Timelines. These allow users to explore the most significant events and people in the history of American religion. Housed in the Social Science Research Institute at the Pennsylvania State University, the ARDA is funded by the Lilly Endowment, the John Templeton Foundation, the Pennsylvania State University, and Chapman University.

Authors

• Kerby Goff, Penn State University

• Claude Fabinyi, Penn State University