Tricia C. Bruce, PhD

Sociologist. Author. Researcher. Speaker.

Tricia C. Bruce, PhD, is a Senior Research Fellow with the Institute for Advanced Catholic Studies, a 2025-2026 Affiliate of the Center for the Study of Religion & Society at the University of Notre Dame, President-Elect of the Society for the Scientific Study of Religion, and a five-time marathoner. She served previously as President of the Association for the Sociology of Religion, a papal-appointed consultor to the Synod on Synodality, and a tenured professor. She is the author of numerous award-winning books, articles, and reports in the sociology of religion and U.S. Catholicism.

Happenings

April 29, 2011

Public Welcome to New York Book Talk Monday 5/2

All are welcome to attend my upcoming book talk in New York, New York this Monday (May 2) at 7:00pm. Lott Residence1261 Fifth Avenue (between 107th and 108th Streets)Ground Floor Meeting RoomNew York, NY 10029 View Larger Map… Continue reading
April 28, 2011

Boston Book Talk Invites Lively Discussion

See the full gallery on Posterous Monday’s talk on Faithful Revolution in Winchester, MA, drew great questions and discussion from an audience of about 70 VOTF members, sociologists, area Catholics, and others interested in social movements and religious change. View… Continue reading
April 25, 2011

Boston book talk tonight; New York next week

The public is welcome to attend several upcoming speaking events related to my new book, Faithful Revolution. View additional details on my book blog. Continue reading
April 12, 2011

American Red Cross Visits My “Disaster” Class

A representative from the Blount County Chapter of the American Red Cross recently visited my “Disaster” class to share opportunities for students to get involved with disaster response in their local community and beyond. Continue reading
March 8, 2011

Successful Book Launch for Faithful Revolution

Students, faculty, staff, and community members gathered last week for the public launch of my book at the Clayton Center for the Arts, Maryville College, Maryville, TN. I shared a few insights from Faithful Revolution as well as my reflection… Continue reading
March 3, 2011

Faithful Revolution Book Launch Today

All are welcome to a book launch hosted by Maryville College for Faithful Revolution: How Voice of the Faithful Is Changing the Church. When: Today, Thursday, March 3, 2011 Time: 5-6pm Where: Clayton Center for the Arts, Maryville College, Maryville,… Continue reading
February 26, 2011

The Daily Times publishes news story about my book

Read the full newspaper article about Faithful Revolution: How Voice of the Faithful Is Changing the Church online. TCB.DAILYTIMES.pdf Download this file Continue reading
February 23, 2011

Maryville College Website Features Faithful Revolution

View full story on the Maryville College website here. Or, download the press release from www.faithfulrevolution.com. Continue reading
February 23, 2011

Book Launch

Join me for wine and cheese and a book signing of my newly released Faithful Revolution: How Voice of the Faithful Is Changing the Church. When: March 3, 2011, 5:00-6:00pm Where: Clayton Center for the Arts at Maryville College502 E. Lamar Alexander ParkwayMaryville, TN… Continue reading
February 22, 2011

Faithful Revolution on bookshelves now

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