Feb. 18, 2013 Follow us on Twitter:@BaylorUMediaCom Contact: Terry Goodrich,(254) 710-3321 WACO, Texas (Feb. 18, 2013) — A study to examine whether and how Boy Scout programs affect the character, health and academic achievement of youths — as well as their contribution to community and democracy — will be launched in September by Baylor University’s [...]

by Michael Malone The Eagles’ service project is the single greatest youth-service initiative in history, and one that has touched every community in America in an important way. One hundred years ago on Aug. 1, Arthur Eldred, a 17-year-old Boy Scout from Long Island, became the first person to earn the Eagle Scout rank. Eldred, [...]

By William Browning | Yahoo! Contributor Network – Wed, Jun 20, 2012 The scouting movement has been in existence for 112 years. Millions of boys have moved through the ranks from Tenderfoot to Eagle. Yet few have accomplished what Curry McWilliams did during his seven-year tenure in the organization. McWilliams earned every merit badge he possibly could [...]

    Merit Beyond the Badge 100 Years of Boy Scouts’ Highest Rank, Eagle Scout Speaker:  Byron R. Johnson, Ph.D. Distinguished Professor of the Social Sciences, and Director, Program on Prosocial Behavior, Baylor University Host: John Edward Hilboldt Director, Lectures and Seminars, The Heritage Foundation Date: Tuesday, June 26, 2012 Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM [...]

by Sarah Pulliam Bailey May 21, 2012 Recent intriguing data from a nationwide survey by Baylor University researchers … respect leaders of other religious traditions and demonstrate a greater … Facing dwindling enrollment numbers, the 65-year-old head of the Boy Scouts of America pulled out his iPhone. “We need to teach our kids how to [...]

by Ken CampMay 15 2012 WACO—The Boys Scouts of America long have noted the conspicuous presence of Eagle Scouts among astronauts, military officers, top athletes and high-ranking elected officials. But a nationwide scientific survey involving researchers from Baylor University provides the first empirical evidence that shows the positive impact Eagle Scouts have on society. Compared [...]

FEULNER: Century of service for Eagle Scouts Top Boy Scouts blaze path of selfless dedication in our communities Monday, April 16, 2012 By Ed Feulner You find them in all walks of life. They might be playing outfield for the Philadelphia Phillies (Shane Victorino). Or hosting the show “Dirty Jobs” for the Discovery Channel (Mike [...]

There is no shortage of examples or anecdotal accounts that suggest Scouting produces better citizens, but is there scientific evidence to confirm the prosocial benefits of Scouting or earning the rank of Eagle Scout?  One hundred years after Arthur Eldred of New York earned the first Eagle Scout Award from the Boy Scouts of America, [...]

Nationwide study shows those who attain Scouting’s highest rank enhance youth’s values, ethics, decision making, relationships and personal development WACO, Texas (April 10, 2012) – One hundred years after Arthur Eldred of New York earned the first Eagle Scout Award from the Boy Scouts of America, researchers with Baylor University’s Institute for Studies of Religion [...]

ccording to the Scout Law, a Boy Scout is “Trustworthy, Loyal, Helpful, Friendly, Courteous, Kind, Obedient, Cheerful, Thrifty, Brave, Clean and Reverent.”

But does he stay that way as he grows up?

That’s a question never scientifically studied – until now. Researchers with Baylor University’s Institute for Studies of Religion have received a two-year, $992,000 grant from the John Templeton Foundation for a series of studies examining the impact of Scouting in fostering positive youth development and healthy, virtuous behaviors – termed “prosocial behavior” – exhibited by Scouts.