Happenings
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American Sociological Association (ASA) 2010
Thousands of sociologists descended upon Atlanta this weekend for the American Sociological Association Meetings, and I was one of them. See the full gallery on Posterous Continue reading
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Do Churches Still Appeal to 20-somethings?
This week I was in the field doing a case study of a Catholic parish known for its outreach to 18-29 year-olds. This research is part of a national study examining the “Changing Spirituality of Emerging Adults” (www.changingsea.org). What is… Continue reading
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Engaged Scholarship in Cape Cod, MA
This past week I had the opportunity to gather with a group of sociologists and religious studies scholars connected with the Lilly-supported “Engaged Scholars Studying Congregations” program. We exchanged ideas about some fascinating new research projects while staying in the… Continue reading
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About my book, Faithful Revolution (forthcoming February 2011, Oxford University Press)
“In January 2002, investigative reporting at the Boston Globe set off a wave of revelations regarding child sexual abuse by Catholic clergy and the transferring of abusive priests from parish to parish. Public allegations against clergy reached unprecedented levels; one… Continue reading
