Programs + Research

The evangelical movement is a section of Protestantism that is growing. The central aim of the Evangelical Studies Program at Baylor’s Institute for Studies of Religion is to promote influential academic research.

Researchers Byron Johnson and Andrew Johnson spent 3 years conducting social science research inside the prison. This film is an introduction to their findings studying this most unusual correctional experiment and a preview of a larger film project in the works.

The GFS will offer insights into the determinants and consequences of well-being throughout the world. It will enable us to understand better what causes high levels of well-being, and what detracts most from human flourishing.

Criminology's focus is limited to antisocial behavior, with almost no attention ever given to prosocial activities. Program on Prosocial Behavior emphasizes the neglected “half” of human behavior.

Historical Studies of Religion (HSR) fosters influential and broadly-tailored historical scholarship in religion. In addition, we seek to raise public awareness of the very substantial work that has been done in the history of religion in recent decades

The mission of the Baylor ISR Program on Religion and Population Health (PRPH) is to conduct and promote research on the impact of religion on medicine, healthcare, and indicators of population health.