The
World Christian Database transforms current statistics on religion into a real-time analysis
tool that takes just minutes to perform even detailed research. This comprehensive database brings
together a fully updated and cohesive religious data set with a world-class database architecture.
The result is a simple, yet powerful database tool that enables users to customize reports and download
data for in use in charts, tables, and graphs.
Clear, Comprehensive, Customizable
The
World Christian Database (WCD) is based on the 2,600-page award-winning
World Christian Encyclopedia and
World Christian Trends. This extensive work on world religion is now completely updated and integrated
into the
WCD online database. Designed for both the casual user and research scholar, information is readily
available on religious activities, growth rates, religious literature, worker activity, and demographic
statistics. Additional data is available on population, health, education, communications, and other
areas.
Supported by Top Scholars
A full-time staff at
The Center for the Study of Global Christianity is dedicated to updating and maintaining the
World Christian Database. New information from thousands of sources is reviewed on a weekly basis
to continually refine and improve the
WCD. Most importantly, the staff at
WCD derives much of their information from multiple cross-correlated sources and presents their
final statistics such that they conform to data definitions and are consistent with related information
throughout the database. This cohesive database enables users to quickly correlate variables or compare
entity groups across multiple fields without spending hours to confirm consistency of measurement
across data sources. The
World Christian Database is the complete source for statistics on religion.
Easy to Use
The
World Christian Database features a simple keyword search to find information quickly. Information
is conveniently displayed by category allowing the user to drill down to detailed information at
their leisure. For those that prefer to browse, several pre-formatted directories guide users through
the information on country, peoples, religions, and denominations. Sophisticated users can customize
their searches using advanced field and criteria sorting routines. This enables users to find and
organize exactly the data they need and format it the way they want. Users can also use the Workspaces
feature to save and organize queries, make notes on bookmarks, and communicate with other researchers.
