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Kevin D. Dougherty is a Professor of Sociology at Baylor University and holds dual roles as Associate Vice Provost for Faculty and Master Teacher. His work bridges academic sociology with practical pedagogy, emphasizing innovative teaching strategies alongside empirical research on religion's societal impacts. He earned his Ph.D. in Sociology from Purdue University (2003), following earlier degrees from George Fox College.
- Education:
- Ph.D. in Sociology, Purdue University (2003)
- M.S. in Sociology, Purdue University (1999)
- B.A. in Communication Arts, George Fox College (1993)
His research focuses on religious participation patterns, congregational demographics, and religion's influence on politics, community involvement, and workplace behavior. Recent work explores tattoo symbolism within religious subcultures, the role of chapels in shaping student religiosity at Christian universities, and how college environments affect religious belief systems.
Publications reflect interdisciplinary interests, combining sociological methods with theological insights. Over 15 peer-reviewed articles since 2021 demonstrate active engagement in areas like faith maturity measurement, student-athlete spirituality, and denominational identity's impact on athletic programs.
- Grants/Advising: Despite no explicitly listed grants, his collaborative research projects suggest institutional support for faith-related studies. Advising records remain unspecified.
- Labs/Teams: Active in Baylor's sociology department and interdisciplinary Christian higher education research networks.
