Baylor Institute for Studies of Religion
The Baylor Institute for Studies of Religion (ISR) exists to initiate, support, and conduct research on religion, involving scholars and projects spanning the intellectual spectrum. Our mandate extends to all religions, everywhere, and throughout history.
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To examine the possible relationship between Bible reading and human flourishing, we conducted a study to assess the effectiveness of a Bible engagement program for military families, called “Hero Squad.” This program was developed by the Armed Services Ministry of the American Bible Society to promote flourishing among children, family units, and parents/caregivers of military families
This study investigated the association between Jewish religious observance and several indicators of mental health and psychological well-being among Jewish Israeli adults.
This paper describes three spiritual practices utilized for healing. These modalities—meditation, mindfulness, and prayer—share a spiritual foundation and appear to operate, in part, through mind–body connections that can be accessed to ameliorate physical and psychological symptoms and to promote health.