Welcome to the NC/SC Black Church Study
Understanding the Influence of Black Faith Communities
We are a research project sponsored by the Department of Psychology and African American Studies at the University of South Carolina. Our study aims to explore the impact of Black faith communities on the well-being of Black adults and adolescents. By participating in our survey, you can help us uncover the pivotal role that churches play in promoting health and educational outcomes.
Community Support
Discover how Black faith communities provide social support to individuals and families.
Mental Health
Explore the link between religious engagement and psychological well-being in Black communities.
Education
Learn about the role of churches in promoting educational attainment among Black individuals.
Pausing the Study
Thank you for your interest in the North Carolina and South Carolina Black Church Study. Nearly all submissions have been reviewed, though the process has taken longer than expected due to a high volume of entries and the need to verify each one carefully. Many responses were flagged for potential bot activity or other irregularities, which required additional review. Submissions that cannot be verified will be respectfully removed from the final dataset, and individuals will not receive compensation for those entries. We expect to send updates to all individuals by or before August 11, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. In the meantime, I remain in contact with participating churches and plan to begin in-person data collection this fall. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Regards,
Pamela Martin