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Holly Oxhandler, Ph.D.

Associate Dean for Research and Faculty Development, Associate Professor, Diana R. Garland School of Social WorkBaylor University

Social work expert in the ethical integration of clients' religion and spirituality in evidence-based mental and behavioral health treatment

Religion and Spirituality in Clinical PracticeMentoring and Professional DevelopmentMental Health
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Brett C. Hoover

Professor of Practical/Pastoral Theology & Graduate DirectorLoyola Marymount University

Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts

Practical TheologyParish lifeReligious disaffiliationSociological of religion in theological researchQualitative Research
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Brett Grainger, ThD

Associate Professor of Theology and Religious Studies | College of Liberal Arts and SciencesVillanova University

Brett Grainger, ThD, researches the changing face of modern spirituality in America and how various religions view the natural world.

Religion and NatureModern SpiritualityAmerican Religious HistoryHistory of ChristianityEvangelicalism
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Emile Lester

Professor of Political Science and International AffairsUniversity of Mary Washington

Dr. Lester is an expert in church and state issues, especially controversies surrounding teaching religion in schools.

American Constitutional LawChurch and State IssuesTeaching Religion in SchoolsMinority Religious GroupsPolitical Philosophy
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Tia Noelle Pratt, PhD

Special Assistant to the Vice President and Director of Mission Engagement and Strategic Initiatives; Assistant Professor of SociologyVillanova University

Tia Noelle Pratt, PhD, researches Catholicism in the U.S. with emphasis on systemic racism and African American Catholics.

African American CatholicsSystemic RacismCatholic Social TeachingU.S. Catholic Church
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Byron Johnson, Ph.D.

Distinguished Professor of Social Sciences | Founding Director, Institute for Global Human FlourishingBaylor University

Leading authority on the scientific study of religion and how it impacts key behaviors like volunteerism, generosity, and purpose

Religious StudiesVolunteerismGenerosityPurposeFaith-based Programs
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Adam Frank

Professor of astrophysics, science commentator, and popular authorUniversity of Rochester

Adam Frank is a self-described “evangelist of science,” who writes about intelligent life forms, space exploration, climate change and more.

Star FormationUniverseAtmosphereAsteroidsPluto
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Candi Cann, Ph.D.

Professor, Baylor Interdisciplinary CoreBaylor University

Leading expert on death, dying & grief, diversity in death & the intersection of death & technology around the world

Digital Death and AfterlifeDeath and TechnologyModern Mourning Practices
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Sarah A. Schnitker, Ph.D.

Professor and Associate Vice Provost for Interdisciplinary InitiativesBaylor University

Leading researcher on the study of patience & gratitude and religion's role in virtue development in adolescents & emerging adults.

PatienceSpiritualityReligious Motivation and DevelopmentPositive PsychologyGoal Pursuit‎
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Andrea Paras

Assistant Professor, Department of Political ScienceUniversity of Guelph

Professor Andrea Paras specialises in the ethics of international humanitarianism, with a special interest in religion and politics.

Humanitarian AssistanceHuman RightsInternational DevelopmentInternational AffairsReligion Politics & Culture