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
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
Greg Garrett, Ph.D.
Carole McDaniel Hanks Professor of Literature and Culture, Department of English · Baylor University
Popular 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
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
John Connolly
Emeritus Professor of Theological Studies · Loyola Marymount University
John.Connolly@lmu.edu
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Christopher 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
Mass Communication Screenwriting Postproduction Film & Video Directing Field Production
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
John White, Ph.D.
Harold and Dottie Riley Associate Professor of Practical Theology · Baylor University
An expert in Theological Ethics/Moral Theology, Constructive Theology, Theology of Culture, and Christianity and Sports.
Christianity and Sports Constructive Theology Theological Ethics Moral Theology Theology of Culture
Sarah A. Schnitker, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Psychology & Neuroscience · Baylor University
Sarah A. Schnitker is an expert in the study of patience, self-control, gratitude, generosity, and thrift.
Personal Goals Adolescent Interventions Spirituality Thrift Gratitude
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
Amira Elghawaby
Communications Director · The National Council of Canadian Muslims
Amira Elghawaby leads the NCCM’s media relations, public engagement and strategic communications.
Ethnic Media & Diversity Anti-discrimination Civic Engagement Human Rights Civil Rights