Happenings
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Accepting the RRA Outstanding Applied Research Award
While attending the annual meetings of the Religious Research Association (RRA) and Society for the Scientific Study of Religion (SSSR), I was honored to accept the inaugural Outstanding Applied Research Award “In recognition of your dedication to advancing knowledge through… Continue reading
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Affiliated Scholar, USC’s Institute for Advanced Catholic Studies
The Institute for Advanced Catholic Studies (IACS) at the University of Southern California has for years supported robust scholarship, cross-cutting dialogue, and creative collaboration “to ensure that the rich and evolving tradition of Catholic thinking will thrive among future generations… Continue reading
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My New Role as Director of Springtide Research Institute
I’ve embarked on a new adventure as Director of Springtide Research Institute. With a core focus on new generations and young people (ages 13-25), Springtide combines qualitative and quantitative research methods to produce large-scale, custom, and actionable scholarship. I’m excited… Continue reading
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Filming Junipero Serra: Statue of Limitations
I had a wonderful time participating as a scholar-expert for a new film by Paulist Productions, Junipero Serra: Statue of Limitations. The documentary brings a compelling look at the complicated legacy of Saint Junipero Serra, raising questions about historical preservation… Continue reading
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Annual Meetings of ASA’s Sociology of Religion Section + Association for the Sociology of Religion
As the 2022-2023 Chair of the Sociology of Religion Section for the American Sociological Association (ASA), I was thrilled to welcome participants, attendees, and awardees to our 2023 meetings in Philadelphia, PA, USA. The Sociology of Religion Section hosted an… Continue reading
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Winning the Outstanding Applied Research AWARD!
It’s an immense honor to be awarded the inaugural Outstanding Applied Research Award from the Religious Research Association! This national award recognizes “outstanding contributions to applied research on religion” evaluated by (1) implications for and impact on religious communities, leaders,… Continue reading
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Appearance in PBS Film — Sabbath
A film I had the honor of appearing in as a sociologist of religion — SABBATH — is now out! Produced by Martin Doblmeier and Journey Films, Sabbath explores the religious, historical, and social dimensions of rest-as-practice. Yonat Shimron writes… Continue reading
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Religion & Reproductive Politics at the University of Chicago
Thanks to the Martin Marty Center at the University of Chicago for hosting a rich, two-day conversation on religion and reproductive politics. I was honored to share insights from our in-depth interview study on Americans’ complex abortion attitudes and learn… Continue reading
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religion news association 2023 Conference Panel
Great to participate in an invited panel discussing “Roe v. Wade: The Next Chapter” at this year’s Religion News Association (RNA) Conference in Bethesda, MD. Thanks especially to Kimberly Winston for bringing together a mix of voices on this timely… Continue reading
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Nominee for President, Association for the Sociology of Religion
I am honored to be on the ballot this year as a candidate for president of the Association for the Sociology of Religion. As a long-time ASR member and current Council member, I look forward to future years of service… Continue reading
Tricia C. Bruce, PhD 