Santa Clara Strength of Religious Faith Questionnaire

 SCSORF (Plante, Boccaccini, 1997) 

Thomas G. Plante and Marcus Boccaccini Santa Clara University

Reference: Plante, T.G., & Boccaccini, M.  (1997). The Santa Clara Strength of Religious Faith Questionnaire. Pastoral Psychology, 45, 375-387

Please answer the following questions about religious faith using the scale below. Indicate the level of agreement (or disagreement) for each statement.

1 = strongly disagree  2 = disagree 3 = agree 4 = strongly agree

 

  1. My religious faith is extremely important to me.
  2. I pray daily.
  3. I look to my faith as a source of inspiration.
  4. I look to my faith as providing meaning and purpose in my life.
  5. I consider myself active in my faith or church.
  6. My faith is an important part of who I am as a person.
  7. My relationship with God is extremely important to me.
  8. I enjoy being around others who share my faith.
  9. I look to my faith as a source of comfort.
  10. My faith impacts many of my decisions.

 

Abbreviated Santa Clara Strength of Religious Faith Questionnaire

Reference: Plante, T.G., Vallaeys, C., Sherman, A.C., & Wallston, K.A. (2002). The development of a

brief version of the Santa Clara Strength of Religious Faith Questionnaire. Pastoral Psychology, 50, 359-368.

Please answer the following questions about religious faith using the scale below.

Indicate the level of agreement (or disagreement) for each statement.

1        = strongly disagree  2 = disagree 3 = agree 4 = strongly agree

  1. I pray daily.
  2. I look to my faith as providing meaning and purpose in my life.
  3. I consider myself active in my faith or church.
  4. I enjoy being around others who share my faith.
  5. My faith impacts many of my decisions.