Joseph Roso
Assistant Professor · Religious Sociology
Southeastern Oklahoma State UniversityAbout
Joseph Roso is an Assistant Professor of Sociology at Ambrose University, researching religious congregations' adaptation to 21st-century challenges including technology use during the pandemic and political polarization. He teaches Principles of Sociology, Quantitative Methods, and Multivariate Statistics with expertise in social science research methodology.
Education:
- PhD in Sociology, Duke University
- MA in Sociology, Duke University
- BA in Sociology, Vanderbilt University
His work centers on Religious Sociology and Political Sociology, examining how religious communities navigate societal shifts through empirical quantitative analysis. Key interests include congregational responses to polarization, digital worship adoption, and organizational change in religious institutions.
Recent publications (2023-2024) reveal trends in clergy political activism, United Methodist disaffiliation, and streaming technology in worship, highlighting American congregations' strategies for maintaining community amid societal fragmentation.
Awards:
- No scientific awards documented
Dr. Roso actively mentors students in original research projects, particularly emphasizing quantitative methodology development. No specific grants or funding sources are referenced in available materials.
