Wishful Thinking? Is There a Religious Revival?

Wishful Thinking? Is There a Religious Revival?

    Date: May 27, 2026
    Time: 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm

    Wishful Thinking? Is There a Religious Revival?

    Recent media stories in a number of countries suggest that there is a religious revival taking place, with increased worship attendance and young people expressing renewed interest in religion. But is this just wishful thinking? Is there really a religious revival? This panel explores the evidence – or lack thereof – for a religious revival, and why this issue has attracted persistent attention in the media.

    Featuring: Conrad Hackett (Pew Research Center), Kati Tervo-Niemelä (University of Eastern Finland), Joel Thiessen (Ambrose University), Sarah Wilkins-Laflamme (University of Waterloo), David Voas (University College London)

    12:30pm-2pm ET