Religion, Science, and Society

Religious Discrimination and Victimization

How does an individual's religion shape how they perceive science? How does exposure to science shape an individual's religion? Group members have published research in journals like Public Understanding of Science and the Journal of Career Development.

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How are changing religious demographics altering the frequency and nature of religious discrimination and criminal victimization? How does context influence these patterns? Group members have published research in journals like Social Currents and Review of Religious Research.

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Dynamics of Religious Behavior and Identity

What processes lead an individual to identify with one religious label versus another? How do social contexts shape religious behavior? Group members have published research in journals like Social Forces, Sociological Forum and Rationality and Society.

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Religion, Communities, and Solidarity

How do religious groups or cultures shape communities? How do religious organizations contribute to a community's solidarity and civil society? Group members have published research in journals like Social Science History and Sociology of Religion.

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