Welcome!
Thank you for visiting ICRTS! We are excited to bring to you an institute that is passionate about how culture, religion, and theology affect our everyday lives. Please continue reading below to learn more about who we are, our mission, and our values.
About
ICRTS is an online independent non-denominational Christian research center. We seek to collaborate with scholars, educators, religious leaders, early-career academics, and other experts & professionals to provide quality research in cultural, religious, and theological studies. ICRTS exists to be an educational resource for both the academic and popular cultural spheres. We aim to do this by providing both free and paid resources that will aid ICRTS in its overall mission. To learn more, visit our "Services" page.
Mission
The mission of ICRTS is two-fold:
To promote awareness and advance knowledge, understanding, and dialogue concerning the cultural, religious, and theological dimensions of human life.
To support Christian churches and organizations by offering assistance in organizational and leadership development, as well as providing training in cultural, religious, and theological studies.
Values
ICRTS and Its Christian Identity
ICRTS is unapologetically Christian. While we actively seek cross-cultural collaboration and welcome individuals from diverse backgrounds, we remain committed to upholding our distinct Christian identity and values.
As a Christian institute, we affirm that all truth is ultimately God's truth. We approach the cultural, religious, and theological dimensions of human life as grounded in the ontological reality of God and His created cosmos. This foundational belief is captured in our guiding motto:
"Rediscovering God's World"
We welcome research from a variety of worldview perspectives and encourage thoughtful, respectful dialogue. However, ICRTS does not support research that is hostile or overtly antagonistic toward any worldview or its adherents. All submissions—regardless of the worldview they represent—will be evaluated for their tone, objectivity, and contribution to constructive, respectful engagement and the advancement of knowledge.
(See also "Statement of Beliefs")
