Study on Religious Spaces and Practices in Singapore

Synopsis:

Religious practices in Singapore have a public dimension, given our high urban density and close living proximities. Moreover, given the increasing diversity and pace of change in Singapore’s demographics in tandem with immigration – both long-term and transient – there is a need to understand the trends and impact of non-residents’ religious practices. In this Study on Religious Spaces and Practices in Singapore,  we seek to understand the religious profiles and worship patterns of Singapore residents and non-residents, the typologies of places of worship and religious practices, and their impact on the neighbourhood and the spatial preferences of different religious groups pertaining to places of worship. This study is funded by the Centre for Liveable Cities (CLC), Ministry of National Development

The study comprises a diverse range of sampling methods including household surveys and street intercepts, to achieve a large-N sample comprising Singaporean Citizens, Permanent Residents, and Non-Residents such as Work Pass Holders and Work Permit Holders. Interviews will also be conducted with public agencies and religious organisations. Findings from the study will enable policy-makers to better understand Singapore’s multi-religious landscape, alongside the shifting demographics and attitudinal changes of our local and non-resident population.


Principal Investigator: Dr Mathew Mathews