Rebecca Sager

Professor and Chair of Sociology · Loyola Marymount University

Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts

Principles of Sociology Sociology of Gender Social Movements and Collective Behaviour Sociology of Religion Intersection of Religion, Policy and Social Movements

Greg Garrett, Ph.D.

Carole Ann McDaniel Hanks Chair of Literature and Culture, Department of English · Baylor University

Theologian & cultural critic, exploring the intersections between film & popular culture, literature, religion & politics

Religion and Racism Popular Culture and Society Grief and Suffering

Brett C. Hoover

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

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

Timothy Matovina

Chair, Department of Theology · University of Notre Dame

Timothy Matovina works in the area of theology and culture, with specialization in U.S. Catholic and U.S. Latino theology and religion.

Catholic Church Latino Theology Catholic History in the American Southwest Mexico's Guadalupe Tradition

Jeff Levin, Ph.D.

University Professor of Epidemiology and Population Health · Baylor University

Biomedical scientist & religious scholar, with expertise in the interface of religion, science & medicine and the connection of body & mind

Faith in Public Health Judaism and Population Health COVID-19 and Epidemiology

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

John Connolly

Emeritus Professor of Theological Studies · Loyola Marymount University

John.Connolly@lmu.edu

Paul Froese, Ph.D.

Professor of Sociology, Director of Baylor Religion Surveys · Baylor University

Expert on the sociology of religion and its relation to politics, mental health & cultural change

Religion Politics & Culture Society's Images of God Social Sciences and Study of Religion

Robert Lindeman

Sleep Consultant · Robert Lindeman Sleep Consultant

Robert Lindeman is a Lay Leader at his Synagogue, Congregation Kehillath Israel.

Community Religion Volunteering Sailing Acapella

Bruce Morrill

Edward A. Malloy Chair in Roman Catholic Studies and Distinguished Professor of Theology · Vanderbilt University

A Roman Catholic Priest and Jesuit whose scholarship focuses on liturgy and sacraments and political theologies.

Easter Cultural Anthropology Sacramental Theology Suffering Roman Catholicism

Farha Abbasi

Assistant Professor of Psychiatry · Michigan State University

Farha Abbasi's areas of interest are cultural psychiatry and teaching how to provide culturally appropriate care to Muslim patients.

Muslim Mental Health Muslim American Community

Daniel Smith-Christopher

Professor of Theological Studies · Loyola Marymount University

Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts

Old Testament Studies Old Testament Theology Religion and Peace Nonviolence Cross-Cultural Interpretation of the Bible and Indigenous Christianity Postcolonial Interpretation of Bible

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

Courage Igene

Author, Founder · All Nations Church

Courage Igene is an author and passionate community leader as well as a father, son, teacher, speaker, actor, and producer.

Writing Public Speaking Teaching Author

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

Sarah A. Schnitker, Ph.D.

Professor, Psychology & Neuroscience · Baylor University

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

Spirituality and Gratitude Positive Psychology Religious Motivation & Development

Mitchell Neubert, Ph.D.

Professor of Management; Senior Associate Dean for Research and Faculty Development; Chavanne Chair of Christian Ethics in Business · Baylor University

Dr. Neubert explores how leadership, particularly servant leadership, and ethics affect performance and well-being of people & organizations

Leadership Organizational Development Religion and Entrepreneurship

Ethan Zuckerman

Associate Professor of Public Policy, Communication and Information · University of Massachusetts Amherst

Ethan Zuckerman's work focuses on building alternatives to the commercial internet.

Social Media Governance Technology and Social Change Digital Public Infrastructure Online Community Governance Social Media

Christopher (Chris) Hansen, M.F.A.

Chairman and Professor for Film & Digital Media · Baylor University

Digital media expert and filmmaker, working on new feature and short projects

Directing and Filmmaking Film Industry Screenwriting