Brad Christerson

Brad Christerson is a Professor of Sociology and Chair of the Department of Sociology at Biola University. His work bridges sociology and theology, focusing on race, gender, and religion in urban contexts.

• Ph.D., University of California at Santa Barbara
• M.A., University of California at Santa Barbara
• B.A., Colorado State University

Christerson’s research explores Race and Ethnicity, Religion in America, and Urban Affairs, with a focus on racial integration in religious organizations, gender dynamics in evangelical institutions, and social impacts of globalization. His publications include books like The Rise of Network Christianity and Growing Up in America, alongside articles on topics such as racial disparities in religious participation and faith-based economic justice.

Christerson has presented at conferences like the Society for the Scientific Study of Religion and American Sociological Association, discussing themes like global Pentecostalism, racial integration, and adolescent socialization. His work often examines how religious networks drive social transformation.