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.
- Supports students working on projects related to religion with specific travel grants, professional development panels, and dedicated mentoring opportunities.
- 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 (2025)
Award Recipient History
Newsletters
Resources
Section Council
Chair: Jaime Kucinskas, Hamilton College
Chair-Elect: Tia Noelle Pratt, Villanova University
Past Chair: Kevin D. Dougherty, Baylor University
Section Secretary/Treasurer: Roger Baumann, Hope College
Communications Director (appointed): Andrew Mackey, Creighton University
Programming Organizer (appointed): Rachel Rinaldo, University of Colorado Boulder
Jonathan Coley, Oklahoma State University
David Eagle, Duke University
Jacqui Frost, Purdue University
Oneya Fennell Okuwobi, University of Cincinnati
Manuel Rodriguez, University of Notre Dame (Student Representative)
Meredith Whitnah, Westmont College
Daniel A. Winchester, Purdue University
View the Section’s website here.