Secularisation in Britain

• What is the definition of secularisation?

  Secularisation is the process of declining religious influence.
• What percentage of people in Britain attended church on Sundays in 1998 according to Crockett?

  40%
• What factors contributed to the decrease in church attendance according to Crockett?

  Less attendance, aging population, fewer weddings.
• What was the estimated church attendance percentage in western society according to Wilson?

  5%
• What does Wilson suggest about the accuracy of church attendance statistics?

  They may not be accurate due to accessibility issues.
• What was the Church of England attendance in 1960?

  1. 6 million
• How has the attendance of the Church of England changed from 1960 to 2019?

  It fell from 1.6 million to 854,000.
• What trend has been observed regarding children attending Sunday school?

  Attendance has declined massively.
• What does the English church census indicate about large and small organizations?

  Large organizations have declined more than small ones.
• How have church weddings and baptisms changed from 1971 to 2019?

  Both have significantly declined.
• What percentage of weddings were religious ceremonies in 1971?

  60%
• What percentage of weddings were religious ceremonies by 2019?

  18.2%
• How have infant baptisms changed since 1964?

  They have fallen steadily.
• What are bogus baptisms?

  Increase in older children getting baptized.
• Why do many faith schools require baptism?

  Only baptized children are accepted.
• What trend is observed in religious affiliation from 1983 to 2014?

  Decline in people affiliated with a religion.
• What percentage of adults had no religion around 2014?

  Approximately 50%
• How many people identified with no religion between 2011 and 2021?

  Increased by over 8 million.
• What slight increase in religious affiliation was noted due to immigration?

  Increase in the number of Catholics.
• What does evidence from 80 years of surveys show about religious beliefs?

  Religious beliefs are declining.
• What has happened to the functions of religious institutions over time?

  The state has taken over many functions.
• What did churches provide in the mid-19th century?

  Education
• How are faith schools funded today?

  They are mainly state-funded.
• What is the current demographic trend among clergy?

  Clergy are an aging workforce.
• What percentage of clergy are under 40?

  12%
• What does Bruce predict about the Methodist church by 2030?

  It will likely fold.
• What does Bruce predict about the Church of England's future?

  It will become a small voluntary organization.