Chris J Jacobi

Research Associate. Aesthetics, beauty, priests, religion, stats, and mental health. Ph.D./DPhil in sociology from Nuffield College, Oxford.

[Chris J Jacobi @just_jacobi]

However, it might become more challenging to reach other people in an increasingly secular society and to keep up the focus on low-threshold or just "worldly activities" (for less-devoted church members).

[Chris J Jacobi @just_jacobi]

Pleased to see our priesthood survey mentioned in the New York Times!! It's also striking that the number of priestly ordinations in the US has been trending upwards quite noticeably in recent years. The "conservative turn" is also taking place in other countries to some extent.

[Ruth Graham @publicroad]

“Maybe we’re more conservative now because the culture moved, not because we moved.” New from me, on the newest generation of Catholic priests. https://t.co/Ib1de0nWU3

[Chris J Jacobi @just_jacobi]

I think that the theological and spiritual devotion of US priests is extraordinarily impressive! They are generally also extremely joyful despite the difficult circumstances (in terms of the church crisis and overburdening administrative tasks)

[Karl Sharro @KarlreMarks]

It's historical Catholics versus historical Protestants now

[Chris J Jacobi @just_jacobi]

Really enjoyed watching the 2022 movie "Father Stu" (one of the best theological movies on Netflix?). Two eye-openers for a secular society: 1) God's Providence and His intimate involvement in every moment in every circumstance. 2) Finding purpose in suffering.

[Chris J Jacobi @just_jacobi]

Fascinating report on religious trends in East Asian countries: High rates of religious disaffiliation but very surprised by the vibrant levels of religious practice and belief (77% of people in Hong Kong believe in God or unseen beings)!! https://t.co/wbHduKQw9o

[Chris J Jacobi @just_jacobi]

Delighted to feature in the first 2 episodes of the brand new "empirically inspired" podcast! We talk about the 6th church membership survey, organisational transformation, the surprisingly large social reach of religion (despite secularisation), and faith and happiness! #kmu6

[Sozialwiss. Institut der EKD @SI__EKD]

Das @SI__EKD gibt's jetzt als #Podcast! „Empirisch inspiriert“! Hört und abonniert uns gern in eurer Lieblingsapp: https://t.co/uwk5ntLvBG

Wir sind auf #Spotify, #ApplePodcast, #Deezer,
#Podimo und #Podcast.de.

[Chris J Jacobi @just_jacobi]

Excited to see Chris Tomlin ("Holy Forever" worship tour/concert) in Düsseldorf tonight! https://t.co/9OcpPmt040

[VfL Bochum 1848 @VfLBochum1848EN]

DO YOU BELIEVE IN MIRACLES?!?!? WE CERTAINLY DO!!!!!!!

WE ARE BUNDESLIGA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

#meinVfL #F95BOC

[Chris J Jacobi @just_jacobi]

Good news! Our article received enough downloads to be a #TopDownloadedArticle in its journal (The Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion JSSR) @brvnathan https://t.co/cN4v897zXN

[Evangelische Kirche @EKD]

Die @dbk_online und die @EKD haben heute das Gemeinsame Wort "Mehr Sichtbarkeit in der Einheit und mehr Versöhnung in der Verschiedenheit" vorgestellt. In Zeiten zunehmender Säkularisierung wollen sie noch enger zusammenarbeiten. https://t.co/dlD5mtiTX8

[Chris J Jacobi @just_jacobi]

Im UK hörte ich oft zur Fastenzeit: What are you giving up for lent !and! what are you taking on? Dies könnte ein guter Anlass sein, mehr über den Glauben zu sprechen, religiöse Erfahrungen zu erklären, aber auch mit offenen Fragen neu ins Miteinander zu kommen und aufzubrechen

[Chris J Jacobi @just_jacobi]

Morgen darf ich bei der #Bischofskonferenz in #Augsburg einen Workshop zu Gottesdiensten & Kasualien leiten. Bischof Bätzings Hirtenwort hat die Ergebnisse der #KMU6 schon mal sehr gut eingeordnet https://t.co/owiEMcvGlR

[Chris J Jacobi @just_jacobi]

Dazu auch noch eine musikalische Inspiration (fun fact: Ästhetisches Erleben ist der Anlass für Gottesdienstbesuche mit den höchsten Zustimmungswerten) https://t.co/ZfvW25GXGL

[Chris J Jacobi @just_jacobi]

I really do love the US but the level of violence in D.C. is simply unimaginable to Europeans. Gunpoint robberies, murders and especially the carjackings are crazier than most violent video games. https://t.co/7maUjfZBzg.

[Brandon Vaidyanathan @brvnathan]

How does personality shape aesthetic experience in science? In our recent article, we find positive associations for openness, agreeableness, and conscientiousness, but not extraversion https://t.co/fvRMpxy5Ac

[Chris J Jacobi @just_jacobi]

@wischmeyertheol My pleasure 😊

[Chris J Jacobi @just_jacobi]

@feriwen @YouDidinVienna @wischmeyertheol @EKD @SI__EKD @hallo_midi We will gladly prepare an English version of the report or write an article for an international audience; more soon!