Michael Lindsay

Michael Lindsay serves as an Assistant Professor of Sociology and Assistant Director of the Center on Race, Religion, & Urban Life at Rice University. His academic work focuses on the complex intersections between religious institutions, racial dynamics, and urban environments.

Dr. Lindsay's scholarly interests include:

• Sociology of Religion
• Race and Ethnic Studies
• Urban Sociology
• Religious Institutions
• Social Theory

His research examines how religious communities navigate power structures within contemporary society, as evidenced by his presentation "Powerful Faith: The Christian Response to Worldly Power" based on Luke 22:25-27. His participation in the Future of Denominationalism Conference further demonstrates his expertise in religious sociology and institutional evolution.

As Assistant Director of the Center on Race, Religion, & Urban Life, Dr. Lindsay leads interdisciplinary research exploring how faith communities interact with urban spaces and racial dynamics across diverse cultural contexts.