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Christopher Bader is Professor and Chair of the Department of Sociology at Chapman University, with joint affiliations to the Wilkinson College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences and the Argyros College of Business and Economics. He serves as Associate Director of the Association of Religion Data Archives (ARDA), the world's largest religion survey archive, and is affiliated with the Institute for Religion, Economics and Society (IRES). His research has been funded by the Templeton Foundation and Lilly Foundation.
Education includes:
- Bachelor of Arts from Evergreen State College
- Master of Arts from Bowling Green State University
- Ph.D. from University of Washington
Bader's research explores the sociology of religion, paranormal phenomena, fear dynamics, and deviance management. His work employs large-scale surveys like the Baylor Religion Survey and Chapman Survey of American Fears to examine how belief systems influence social behavior. Key focuses include:
- Interplay between religious & paranormal beliefs
- Social consequences of fear in American society
- Measurement methodologies for religious attitudes
- Cultural narratives around evil and morality
His publications demonstrate consistent focus on belief systems, fear psychology, and survey methodology, with recent work examining political violence, xenophobia, and measurement validation. Articles frequently employ quantitative analysis of national surveys and explore intersections between religion, politics, and deviance.
Major research leadership includes serving as principal investigator for multiple national surveys and directing projects for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. He maintains collaborative networks through ARDA and Chapman University research initiatives.
