Kevin Christiano

Kevin J. Christiano is an Associate Professor of Sociology at the University of Notre Dame, affiliated with the Higgins Labor Studies Program. He holds a Ph.D. from Princeton University and has held visiting positions at Duke University and Princeton. His research focuses on the Sociology of Religion, Comparative-Historical Sociology, and Canadian Society & Politics. He has authored/co-authored three major books and served as president of prominent sociological associations.

• Education:
  • Ph.D. in Sociology, Princeton University (1983)
  • M.A. in Sociology, Princeton University (1980)
  • B.A. in Sociology, College of William and Mary (1977)

His research interests include the sociology of religion, historical comparative studies, and Canadian political culture. He has received prestigious awards such as the 2016 Prix du Québec and the 2019 J. Milton Yinger Lifetime Award. His work bridges historical analysis with contemporary sociological theory, emphasizing interdisciplinary and cross-cultural approaches.

Christiano’s publications span monographs, edited volumes, and over 30 articles/chapters, including works on religious diversity, secularization, and labor movements. He has held leadership roles in academic organizations and contributed to policy discussions on religion and public life.

• Awards:
  • 2016 Prix du Québec (Québec Government)
  • 2019 J. Milton Yinger Lifetime Award (North Central Sociological Association)
  • National Science Foundation Graduate Fellowship (1977-1980)

His teaching spans undergraduate and graduate courses in sociology of religion, social theory, and research methods. He has advised numerous graduate students and directed honors projects.

Christiano is actively involved in academic service, including editorial roles for journals like Social Compass and leadership in organizations such as the Association for the Sociology of Religion.