Research Reports

Report 1 looks at the broad demographic characteristics of Asian American Christianity. This report will give a general overview of the shape of Asian American Christianity with its unique contours that give light to the reports to follow. These demographic characteristics include: the general distribution of Christianity among Asian Americans, religious distribution among Asian Americans, age group distribution, ethnic distribution, educational distribution, average household income, regional distribution, and nativity distribution (immigrant, 2nd/1.5 gen, 3rd gen). 

Report 2 zooms in on the particular characteristics of religious life and religious belief and practice among Asian Americans. This report gives a picture of what Asian Americans think about religion and what their religious persuasions might look like. This includes religious affiliation, religious salience (how important is religion in your life?) religious beliefs, church attendance, racial composition of churches, and study done on the so called “silent exodus” (2nd generation immigrants who are leaving the church). 

Report 3 looks at how involved Asian American Christians are in American politics. In particular, this report looks at how the issue of race plays a role in the political engagement of Asian American Christians. This report includes research on perceptions of stereotypes about Asians, views of affirmative action policies, racial bias in law enforcement, race perceptions towards non-Asians, and Christian nationalism.

Report 4 looks at the racial experiences and attitudes on race and policy. It looks more particularly at attitudes towards race as it relates to public policy. Findings in this report include attitudes towards, individual discrimination, racial justice participation, and attitudes on race and policy.