Dallas is a city of rich religious diversity, reflecting its multicultural population. According to the Public Religion Research Institute’s 2020 study, 77% of Dallas residents identify as Christian, with Protestantism representing 50% and Catholicism 24%. Other Christian denominations account for 3%, while 19% of residents are unaffiliated, and small percentages identify as Jewish (1%), Muslim (1%), or adherents of other faiths (2%).

Protestant Christianity has a strong presence in the city, with Baptist, Methodist, and Presbyterian congregations anchoring neighborhoods and institutions like Southern Methodist University and Dallas Baptist University. Evangelical seminaries such as Dallas Theological Seminary and Criswell College, along with Bible schools like Christ For The Nations Institute, highlight the city’s influence in Christian education. The city is also known for its significant prison ministry community, earning Dallas the nickname "Prison Ministry Capital of the World."

The Catholic Church maintains a major presence in Dallas, operating over 70 parishes in the Dallas Diocese and institutions such as the University of Dallas. The Cathedral Santuario de la Virgen de Guadalupe in the Arts District is one of the largest Catholic congregations in the U.S. The city also hosts Eastern Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox, and Armenian Apostolic churches, including Saint Seraphim Cathedral and St. Sarkis Armenian Church.

Other faith communities are vibrant as well. Dallas has a significant Jewish population dating back to the mid-19th century, and a large Muslim community concentrated in northern and northeastern Dallas and surrounding suburbs. The city is home to numerous Buddhist temples, serving East Asian, Southeast Asian, Nepalese, and Sri Lankan communities. The northern suburbs host over 28 Hindu temples and at least three Sikh Gurudwaras, reflecting the growing South Asian presence.

Additionally, progressive and liberal religious movements thrive in Dallas. The Cathedral of Hope, affiliated with the United Church of Christ, is a prominent LGBT-affirming congregation. Unitarian Universalist congregations such as the First Unitarian Church of Dallas also contribute to the city’s religious landscape. For those outside organized religion, the Metroplex hosts neo-pagan and New Age celebrations, including the Winter Solstice Festival.

Overall, Dallas demonstrates a dynamic interplay of faiths, making religion a central part of the city’s cultural, social, and educational identity.