Happenings
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Understanding “Occupy Wall Street”
With “Occupy Wall Street” taking hold in cities across the U.S., social movement scholars have been called upon to provide a framework through which to better understand organic uprisings. In my own conversation with a Knoxville reporter for WBIR-TV, I… Continue reading
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Review of my book (Faithful Revolution) published in Mobilization: An International Quarterly
The latest issue of Mobilization: An International Quarterly (September 2011) features a review of my book, Faithful Revolution: How Voice of the Faithful Is Changing the Church. Reviewer Grace Yukich (Princeton University) suggests that the book “could not come at… Continue reading
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Presentations at the Association for the Sociology of Religion and American Sociological Association Annual Meetings, Las Vegas
I’ve just returned from Las Vegas, NV after presenting papers at the Association for the Sociology of Religion and American Sociological Association Annual Meetings. My first paper was part of a great panel of scholars (Orit Avishai, Lynne Gerber, and… Continue reading
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Syllabus and Assignment from My Sociology of Religion Class Published by the ARDA
The Association of Religion Data Archives (ARDA) has just published my Sociology of Religion class syllabus and Ethnography Panel assignment in their Learning Center. Both can be found here. The ARDA is an exceptional resource for learning more about sociological… Continue reading
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“In the Vineyard” Reviews My Book
The June 30, 2011 edition of “In The Vineyard,” a Voice of the Faithful publication, includes a review of my recently published book, Faithful Revolution. The review describes the book as a “a notable contribution by providing a point of departure” for thinking about… Continue reading
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Contemplating Congregational Studies on the Cape
The Manor House of the Craigville Conference Center in Cape Cod, MA, offered a pristine backdrop for conversations I had the privilege of participating in this week as an “Engaged Scholar Studying Congregations.” This annual gathering brings together a small… Continue reading
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Recap of Santa Barbara Book Events
My recent book visit to beautiful Santa Barbara, California was co-sponsored by the Walter Capps Center for the Study of Ethics, Religion, and Public Life, the Department of Religious Studies of the University of California Santa Barbara, Catholic Studies of… Continue reading
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Congrats to the Class of 2011
My own graduation from Southwestern University in Georgetown, TX was ten years ago. Wishing this year’s class – especially my students at Maryville College – a happy and successful decade to come! See the full gallery on Posterous Continue reading
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“Green” Grading
Final grades for my undergraduates were due today, concluding the first semester for which I ventured into “green” grading practices. Despite a few hiccups, it is a practice I plan to continue. Previous semesters brought reams of paper into my office;… Continue reading
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Successful Book Talk, Research Trip to New York City
My recent visit to Manhattan brought more great conversation around my book (“Faithful Revolution”) as well as opportunities to explore the fascinating religious landscape of New York City. Pictured below are some of those gathered for the talk as well… Continue reading
Tricia C. Bruce, PhD 