http://www.wbir.com/video/default.aspx?bctid=2325327418001 Knoxville’s WBIR/NBC affiliate invited me to share a social science perspective on newly proposed immigration reforms. The live interview also incorporates comments from a student in my Spring 2013 Immigration/Perspectives on the Social Sciences class, which has been quite timely to teach.
Faithful Revolution (Oxford Bestseller)
My book is featured as a bestseller in the Spring 2013 Religion Catalog from Oxford University Press.
The Election of a Pope
Today is a historic day for the global Catholic Church: the start of the conclave to elect a new pope. 115 Cardinals will gather to pray and vote. 58 percent of them were made cardinals by Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, meaning that most have never before participated in a conclave. White smoke and bells will … Continue reading »
Winter Seminar at the Louisville Institute
Great conversations about ongoing projects at the Louisville Institute’s Winter Seminar. In the spirit of its mission to support research and leadership education on American religion, the Institute gathered a number of its 2012 grantees to discuss their work. The seminar offered great opportunity to exchange feedback on interesting and important projects, crossing disciplinary and practical perspectives.
Roe vs. Wade at Forty
My interview with Knoxville’s WBIR TV Station about the cultural impacts of Roe vs. Wade, 40 years later.
“Mobilizing Ideas” Dialogue on Religion & Activism
Ziad Munson, Rhys Williams, Grace Yukich, and I were invited to participate in this month’s essay dialogue for “Mobilizing Ideas,” a blog hosted by the Center for the Study of Social Movements (University of Notre Dame). The focus? Religion and Contemporary Activism. Read my contribution to the dialogue here.
The value of the undergraduate writing center
Every writer can benefit from an active reader. Undergraduate writing centers provide an immense (and often underused) resource for students in every stage of the writing process. Kudos to the Debby Ellis Writing Center of Southwestern University in Georgetown, TX for 10+ years of excellence in mentoring student writers and, under the exceptional leadership of … Continue reading »
Rise of the “Nones”
A new report out from the Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life highlights the continued increase in the percentage of the U.S. population that claims no religious affiliation (now at 19.6%). Even among these so-called “nones,” however, the majority still believe in God and identify as either “religious” or “spiritual.” So while this is … Continue reading »
NSF Funding and Student Collaboration
Support from the National Science Foundation will facilitate collaboration with Maryville College students on my research this year. A new article from the college’s website highlights some of the great opportunities that grant awards including my own have created for undergraduates.
Is Your Diocese Represented in the National Survey of Personal Parishes?
There is still time to complete and submit diocesan surveys with information regarding local personal (i.e. non-territorial) parishes. Non-responding dioceses should soon receive an additional mailed hardcopy from CARA. A PDF version of the survey may be found here. Surveys will still be accepted over the coming weeks; please contact me if you need additional … Continue reading »
