Key Words
Deprivation Theory
Rational Choice Theory
Theory of the Search for Meaning and Belonging
Socialization Theory
Individualization
Subjectivation
Carriers of Religiosity
Textbook Readings
22. Do People Actually Believe in Their Religious Practices Because They Want to, Or Because of How They Were Raised?
23. Can People Belong to More Than One Religion?
24. Who are the “Nones” and Why are They So Important?
Datasets
“Individual’s Religious Beliefs and Behaviors” ARDA: The Association of Religion Data Archives.
“5. Who are ‘spiritual but not religious’ Americans?” Pew Research Center, December 7, 2023.
Case Studies
The Nonreligion and Secularity Research Network, NRSN Online.
How do you think your generation trends in relation to SBNR? In 250-words, take some time to write down your hypothesis (including the rationale behind your thinking). Then search up Generation Z (or your generation) to see what people are saying and take 250-words to share what you find and whether it confirms your hypothesis.
