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Jason Wollschleger is a Professor of Sociology at Whitworth University, where he has been a faculty member since 2011. His research focuses on the sociology of religion, particularly the Emerging Church Movement, religious rituals, and the intersection of sacred and secular categories. He holds a Ph.D. and M.A. in Sociology from the University of Washington, an M.S.W. from Roberts Wesleyan College, and a B.A. from Charleston Southern University.
- Education: Ph.D., M.A. (University of Washington); M.S.W. (Roberts Wesleyan College); B.A. (Charleston Southern University)
Wollschleger’s scholarship examines how religious communities navigate modernity, including studies on congregational vitality, religious hypocrisy, and the impact of megachurches on local religious economies. His recent work extends to secular alternatives to religion, such as roller derby, and critical service-learning pedagogy. His articles span topics like religious interaction rituals, institutional power dynamics, and real-world project applications in education.
Wollschleger has published extensively in journals like Rationality and Society and Sociological Forum, often integrating theories of emotion, rationality, and social capital. His research trends reflect a commitment to understanding religious identities in transitional contexts, from racial and ethnic minorities to postmodern spiritual movements.
He is a member of the American Sociology Association, Society for the Scientific Study of Religion, Association for the Sociology of Religion, and the Association for the Study of Religion. His publications highlight interdisciplinary engagement with sociology, education, and religious studies.
