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Katie Steeves is an Assistant Professor of Sociology at Trinity Western University (TWU), affiliated with the Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences. Her research focuses on gender, religion, micro-sociology, and qualitative methods. She teaches courses including Introduction to Sociology, Self and Identity, and Qualitative Data Analysis. Her work bridges feminist theory and the sociology of religion, with a current emphasis on women in religious leadership and congregational flourishing in Canada.
Education:
- PhD in Sociology, McMaster University
- MA in Sociology, McMaster University
- BA in Sociology, Crandall University
Research Interests: Katie explores gender dynamics in religious leadership, integrating feminist perspectives with sociological theory. Her methodological expertise includes qualitative approaches like visual interviewing and symbolic interactionism. She actively contributes to initiatives like the Flourishing Congregations Institute, studying how Canadian congregations define and achieve well-being.
Funding & Grants:
- SSHRC Insight Development Grant (2021–2023): $44,196 CAD for researching religious and gendered selves in leadership
- Council for Christian Colleges & Universities Grant (2020): $38,000 USD for national congregational studies
Teaching & Mentorship: Katie mentors undergraduate research assistants and co-authored the McMaster Graduate Thesis Toolkit, supporting academic writing skills.
