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The PALS seeks to understand the impact of religion in everyday life, and ultimately the connections between religious change and other forms of change among diverse individuals and families over the course of their lives.
Religious Leaders

Youth And Religion

Below is a list of resources intended to support Religious Leaders and their staff. Many of these offer links to additional studies about religion, congregations, and clergy, as well as books and publications.

If there are resources or other topics you feel should be included, send us an email (PALScomments@thearda.com). We will consider it.

National Study of Youth & Religion
http://www.youthandreligion.org

Souls in Transition: The Religious and Spiritual Lives of Emerging Adults
By Christian Smith and Patricia Snell

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Soul Searching: The Religious and Spiritual Lives of American Teenagers
By Christian Smith and Melina Lundquist Denton

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Center for the Study of Religion and Society
http://csrs.nd.edu

Forbidden Fruit: Sex & Religion in the Lives of American Teenagers
By Mark Regnerus
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Additional publications are also found on Dr. Regnerus’s website
http://www.markregnerus.com
Findings & Resources
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Findings
Religious Affiliation
Attendance of Worship Services
Religious Leaders of One’s Congregation
Attitudes Regarding One’s Religious Congregation
Participation
Religious Belief
Beliefs about Religious Texts
Relationship with God
Religious Practices
Religious Guidance
Religion and Race

Resources
Research on Religion and Society
Multi-Racial/Ethnic/Cultural Congregations
Mega Churches
Youth and Religion
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