The purpose of the Section on Sociology of Religion is to encourage and enhance research, teaching, and other professional concerns in the study of religion and society. The Section seeks to promote communication, collaboration and consultation among scholars in the field of the sociology of religion.
This Section:
- Sponsors invited panels, paper sessions, and refereed roundtables at ASA annual meetings.
- Publicizes the events and publications of kindred organizations, such as the Association for the Sociology of Religion, the Society for the Scientific Study of Religion, the Religious Research Association, and the American Academy of Religion.
- Maintains a group on ASA Connect to assist members in communicating directly with one another.
- Recognizes distinguished scholarship with awards for best book, best article, early career scholars, and a graduate student paper award.
- Uplifts diverse perspectives with awards for anti-racist scholarship and grants for BIPOC section members.
- Encourages graduate students and faculty to exchange ideas about research in progress.
Bylaws
Annual Report (2023)
Award Recipient History
Newsletters
Resources
Section Council
Chair: Grace Yukich, Quinnipiac University
Chair-Elect: Kevin D. Dougherty, Baylor University
Past Chair: Tricia Bruce, University of Notre Dame
Section Secretary/Treasurer: Damon Mayrl, Colby College
Amy Adamczyk, John Jay College and the Graduate Center, CUNY
Valentina Cantori, University of Southern California
Jonathan Coley, Oklahoma State University
Jacqui Frost, Purdue University
Rebecca Kim, Pepperdine University
Nicolette Manglos-Weber, Boston University
Tia Noelle Pratt, Villanova University
View the Section’s website here.
