Andrew Singleton

Professor Andrew Singleton is a leading sociologist at Deakin University's School of Humanities and Social Sciences, with expertise in religion, spirituality, and social research methodologies. His career spans over two decades at Deakin, where he has held progressively senior roles since 2000.

• Education: PhD in Sociology from Monash University (2000)

Research Interests include:

• Spirituality in contemporary society
• New Religious Movements (particularly Spiritualism)
• Global Christianity and secularisation
• Quantitative and qualitative methods

Research Trends show extensive work on Australian teen spirituality, Holocaust education impacts, marine conservation policy, and historical religious studies. His 2024 article on marine protected areas revealed majority Australian support for expanding ocean protections.

Scientific Awards include multiple teaching accolades, though specific prizes aren't listed in the source material.

Supervision covers diverse topics like neurodivergent birthing experiences, church hurt recovery, and honor-based violence support. He has taught sociology of religion and methods courses.

Grants include Australian Research Council funding for Holocaust education studies ($305k+) and spiritual wellness research ($420k+), plus DFAT Korea Foundation support ($39k).