Scale Overview
The Dimensions of Religious Commitment Scale – Biblical and Pseudo-Biblical Agreement Subscale (DRCS-BPA) was developed by Charles Y. Glock & Rodney Stark (1966). It is designed to measure Religious Belief and Agreement. The scale is intended for use with Adults.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 6 items.
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a dichotomous Yes/No format.
Scoring
Items are summed to produce a total score.
Total scores range from 0 to 6. Interpretation guidelines:
- Low Agreement: 0 – 2
- Moderate Agreement: 3 – 4
- High Agreement: 5 – 6
Psychometric Properties
Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of Not reported.
Administration
The scale is self-administered and typically takes approximately 2 minutes to complete. It can be administered individually or in group settings. No special training is required for administration.