SA Biblical literacy survey results to be released in January

An online Biblical Literacy survey of South African Christians which was started in mid-August has been completed and the results will be released at a public launch in Johannesburg on January 30, says the South African Theological Seminary (SATS).

“Well over 5 000 people” participated in the survey, providing “a good cross-sectional representation” says SATS principal, Dr Reuben van Rensburg, in an invitation to Gateway News to attend the public launch.

He says a team of experts is analysing the responses which will be published in a book which will be released from January 30. In an email to Gateway News he says the book will also be available to everybody as a free download.

SATS Projects Director Jenny Mason says anyone wishing to attend the public launch at 18h30 on January 30 is welcome to email her at jenny@sats.edu.za to book their place. There is no charge but because seating is limited they will need to book, she says.

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Prior to conducting the survey SATS said it was embarking on the study because it is “deeply concerned about the state Biblical literacy in our country”.

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The survey probed three issues:
• How and to what extent do South African Christians read or study the Bible?
• To what extent do they believe the content of the Bible?
• To what extent do they apply the Bible?