Julie Byrne
Professor and Monsignor Thomas Hartman Chair in Catholic Studies · Hofstra University
The Professor and Monsignor Thomas Hartman Chair in Catholic Studies at Hofstra University
Religion and Popular Culture Religion and Sports Pope Francis Independent Catholics Roman Catholics
Ruth Braunstein, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Sociology · University of Connecticut
Dr. Braunstein is a cultural sociologist interested in the role of taxes, taxpaying, religion, and morality in American political life.
Taxes and Taxpaying Religion Politics & Culture Faith-based Communities Religious Studies Cultural Sociology
Amir Hussain
Professor of Theological Studies · Loyola Marymount University
Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts
Interfaith Dialogue Islam and Muslim Lives in the United States; Muslim Communities in North America Religion on Film and Television
Greg Garrett, Ph.D.
Carole Ann McDaniel Hanks Chair of Literature and Culture, Department of English · Baylor University
Theologian and cultural critic, exploring the intersections between film and popular culture, literature, religion and politics.
Public Speaking Media Resource Creative Writing Religion and Culture Popular Culture and Society
Nora Rubel
Jane and Alan Batkin Professor of Jewish Studies · University of Rochester
Rubel is an expert in Jewish studies, as well as Jewish food and holidays
Jewish Cuisine American Religions, Race and Ethnicity Jewish Holidays Jewish American Immigration Judaism
Jerry Park, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Sociology · Baylor University
Jerry Park is an Associate Professor of Sociology and an Affiliate Fellow of the Institute for Studies on Religion at Baylor University.
Racial and Religious Minority Experiences Prejudice and Discrimination Identity Cultural Ideology and Cultural Capital Civic Participation
Jeff Levin, Ph.D.
University Professor of Epidemiology and Population Health · Baylor University
Dr. Levin’s current research and writing are focused on the historical and contemporary intersections of faith and medicine.
Coronavirus Social and Epidemiologic Research on Judaism and Population health Theories of Healing and the Work of Healers Role of Faith-Based Initiatives in Public Health and Healthcare Policy Religion and Health
Brett Grainger, ThD
Associate Professor of Theology and Religious Studies | College of Liberal Arts and Sciences · Villanova University
Brett Grainger, ThD, researches the changing face of modern spirituality in America and how various religions view the natural world.
Religion and Nature Modern Spirituality American Religious History History of Christianity Evangelicalism
Sariya Cheruvallil-Contractor
Assistant Professor in faith and peaceful relations · Coventry University
Dr Sariya Cheruvallil-Contractor specialises in how people engage with religion and with religious beliefs.
Diversity Muslim Women Inter-faith relations Religion Islam
Paul Froese, Ph.D.
Professor of Sociology, Director of Baylor Religion Surveys · Baylor University
Dr. Froese focuses on the sociology of meaning, religion, comparative historical sociology, political sociology and ideology.
Sociology Religion Religion Politics & Culture Society's Images of God Russians and Religious Ideology
Candi Cann, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Baylor Interdisciplinary Core and Religion · Baylor University
Expert on death, dying and grief, diversity in death and the intersection of death and technology around the world
Death and Dying Digital Death Digital Afterlife Death and Diversity Modern Mourning Practices
Ilia Delio, OSF, PhD
Josephine C. Connelly Endowed Chair in Theology| College of Liberal Arts and Sciences · Villanova University
Sister Ilia Delio, OSF, PhD, works to find a new unity and synthesis in science and religion.
Theology Neuroscience Artificial Intelligence and Becoming Culture and Religion Catholicity
Holly Oxhandler, Ph.D.
Associate Dean for Research and Faculty Development, Associate Professor, Diana R. Garland School of Social Work · Baylor University
Oxhandler studies how to ethically & effectively assess and discuss clients’ religion/spirituality within health and mental health treatment
Religion and Social Work Religion and Spirituality in Clinical Practice Evidence-Based Practice Process Scale Development Mental Health (primarily Anxiety and Depression)
Brett C. Hoover
Associate Professor of Practical/Pastoral Theology & Graduate Director · Loyola Marymount University
Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts
Practical Theology Parish life Religious disaffiliation Sociological of religion in theological research Qualitative Research
Vincent Lloyd, PhD
Associate Professor of Theology and Religious Studies | College of Liberal Arts and Studies · Villanova University
Vincent Lloyd, PhD, researches issues and trends related to religion in politics and race, and how these areas affect social change.
Religion The Role of Religion in Racial Justice Organizing Religion in Politics and Race Religion in Mass Incarceration Religious Ideas of Crime and Punishment
Emile Lester
Professor of Political Science and International Affairs · University of Mary Washington
Dr. Lester is an expert in church and state issues, especially controversies surrounding teaching religion in schools.
American Constitutional Law Church and State Issues Teaching Religion in Schools Minority Religious Groups Political Philosophy
Francis Beckwith, Ph.D.
Professor of Philosophy & Church-State Studies, Affiliate Professor of Political Science · Baylor University
Nationally recognized philosopher and legal expert in the areas of religion, jurisprudence, politics and ethics.
Faith Law Church and State Issues Philosophical and Theological Ethics Ethics & Values
Kholoud Al-Qubbaj
Associate Professor of Humanities · Southern Utah University
Specializing in diversity and inclusion in higher education, transnationalism, and middle eastern studies
Diversity & Inclusion in Higher Education English as A Second Language Diversity and Inclusion in Utah Global Diversity Social Justice
Frank Ravitch
Professor of law and the Walter H. Stowers Chair of Law and Religion · Michigan State University
An expert in law and religion, including the U.S. Supreme Court and religion, U.S. constitutional law, and Japanese constitutional law
First Amendment Religious Freedom Constitutional Law Law and Religion Religion and Law
Adam Frank
Professor of astrophysics, science commentator, and popular author · University of Rochester
Frank is a leading expert on how stars form and how they die, as well as civilizations before humans
US Space Program Space Travel Science and Religion Evolution of Stars and Planets Physics and Astronomy