Secularism Index Indicator Sheet

Assess the level of secularism in a region based on legal, educational, and governance indicators. Score each item from 1 (Low Secularism/High Religious Influence) to 5 (High Secularism/Strict Separation).

Assessment Details

Country / Region

Date Assessed

Indicators (Score 1 - 5)

Legal & Constitutional Separation

L1: Absence of a State Religion / Endorsement L2: Equal rights for religious minorities/non-believers L3: Independence of civil law from religious doctrine

Educational System

E1: State-funded schools are non-denominational E2: Religious instruction is optional or absent in public schools E3: Funding neutrality for religious vs. secular private education

Governance & Public Life

G1: Non-religious basis for civil servant qualification G2: Public display of religious symbols is regulated/discouraged in state institutions G3: Religious organizations do not receive preferential tax exemptions/subsidies

Total Secularism Index Score

0 / 45

Maximum possible score is 45.