Research Ethics

The Lindisfarne Centre for the Study of Christian Persecution believes that a properly thought-out Research Ethics policy is essential for any form of academic related research and publication.

1. The trustees have adopted a Research Ethics Policy which is similar to those used by many western universities, but which additionally addresses a number of specific issues which could potentially arise in relation to research on persecution of Christians.

2. The policy specifically commits us to following both the core principles of the 2012 Concordat to Support Research Integrity and the specific responsibilities set out in the 2009 Singapore Statement on Research Integrity.

3. Our Research Ethics policy is also an expression of the Lindisfarne Centre’s wider values (belief, character, courage, compassion, honesty, integrity, justice, patient endurance, research integrity, respecting people, selflessness, trustworthiness, wisdom). These values reflect both our Christian ethos and more widely accepted standards of public life. These values are intended to shape daily culture and establish standards of conduct against which actions and decisions can be assessed.

The Lindisfarne Centre for the Study of Christian Persecution Research Ethics policy.pdf