Why use statistics in Christian Education?
Statistics can help Christian Educators to describe and identify:
Canada Year Book - Ethnocultural Diversity Guide
Topical guide to census tables and reports from Statistics Canada's historical Canada Year Book collection
Census Tract Profiles: 2006 Census
"Census tracts are small, relatively stable geographic areas that usually have a population of 2,500 to 8,000." Use these census tracts to build a demographic profile of your school community.
Religions in Canada, Highlight Tables, 2001 Census
Data are available for various levels of geography and include percentage change (1991-2001) and median age, along with religion by immigrant status and period of immigration. Updated every 10 years.
Statistics Canada. "Religion: Guide to the latest information."
Find the latest information on religion from Statistics Canada, including publications and articles, and data tables.
A report from the Summer 2006 Edition of Canadian Social Trends
Adherents.com is a growing collection of over 43,870 adherent statistics and religious geography citations.
Association of Religion Data Archives
The Association of Religion Data Archives (ARDA) strives to democratize access to the best data on religion. This site contains statistics on American and International religious communities.
The Barna Group offers a range of research resources on American religious life that serves churches, non-profits, businesses and community leaders.
Guide to International Statistical Organizations
Statistics Canada's guide to international statistical organizations (i.e. United Nations, etc.)
Guide to National Statistics Offices
Statistics Canada's guide to national statistics offices from around the world.