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Christopher D. Bader is a Professor of Sociology at Chapman University and Chair of the Department of Sociology. He is affiliated with the Institute for Religion, Economics and Culture (IRES) and serves as Associate Director of the Association of Religion Data Archives (ARDA). His work bridges sociology, religious studies, and paranormal research, with a focus on measuring belief systems and societal fears.
- Bachelor of Arts, Evergreen State College
- Master of Arts, Bowling Green State University
- Ph.D., University of Washington
Dr. Bader's research explores the sociology of religion, paranormal subcultures, and fear dynamics in society. He has co-authored over 35 articles and five books, including Paranormal America and Fear Itself, which examine how supernatural beliefs and fear shape social behavior.
His recent publications (2020-2024) analyze religious evil measures, political violence support, crime fear impacts, and religious-paranormal intersections. Themes span religious fundamentalism, moral boundary enforcement, and data-driven fear sociology, with methodologies combining national surveys and ethnographic observation.
As principal investigator for the Baylor Religion Survey and Chapman Survey of American Fears, he has secured funding from the Templeton and Lilly Foundations. His work appears on platforms like New Books Network and informs public discourse on fear's societal costs.
