As part of the outreach aspect of its mission, the Institute publishes material for a wide audience both online and in print media.

ScienceOnReligion.org

This is a busy site presenting accessible descriptions of scientific research into religious beliefs, behaviors, and experiences. Why all the traffic? Because many people are fascinated by religion and spirituality, and they rightly sense that science should be able to shed light on religious and spiritual phenomena. Check it out: scienceonreligion.org.

Science and the World's Religions

Between 2010 and 2012, Patrick McNamara and Wesley J. Wildman, working on behalf of the Institute, organized a group of talented academic writers to produce new essays on science and the world's religions. Each essay addresses a question that many ordinary people have about religion or spirituality, working through the relevant sciences and engaging at least two religions. Most essays also pursue a bio-cultural approach, befitting the purpose of the Institute. The three volumes are as follows.

Science on Religion at Patheos

We also maintain an outreach blog at Patheos.com, one of the world's busiest websites dedicated to religion, for the purpose of carrying information about the scientific study of religion to the general public. The blog differs from ScienceOnReligion.org in that the essays we post are more chatty and editorial, often addressing topical issues and calling for a better-informed dialog about religion in the public sphere. Check it out: patheos.com/blogs/scienceonreligion.