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The Chicago Congregations Project (CCP) uses innovative data collection methods so that researchers can better understand the role of congregations in urban life.

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How do neighborhoods where religious congregations are located influence them and how do congregations change their communities? The Chicago Congregations Project (CCP) uses innovative data collection methods so that researchers can address these questions and better understand the role of congregations in urban life.…

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Chicago Congregations Project Uses Innovative Methods to Research Religious Congregations

Author: Peter Ryan

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How do neighborhoods where religious congregations are located influence them and how do congregations change their communities? The Chicago Congregations Project (CCP) uses innovative data collection methods so that researchers can address these questions and better understand the role of congregations in urban life.…

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