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Mark Chaves is the Anne Firor Scott Distinguished Professor of Sociology at Duke University, with a joint appointment in the Divinity School and Religious Studies Department. His research focuses on the sociology of religion, particularly the social organization of religion in the United States. He leads major studies like the National Congregations Study (NCS) and the National Survey of Religious Leaders (NSRL), which provide insights into congregational life and religious leadership. Chaves holds degrees from Dartmouth College, Harvard Divinity School, and Harvard University (PhD). He teaches courses on American religious organization and has authored influential books including American Religion: Contemporary Trends and Congregations in America.
Recent work includes analyzing clergy political actions and lay-clergy alignment, as well as exploring religious leaders' views on mental health. His research has been featured in journals like Sociological Focus and Politics and Religion. Chaves' courses include Sociology 721S: Research Practicum and Religion 854S: The Social Organization of American Religion.
His contributions to understanding U.S. religious trends and institutional dynamics have positioned him as a leading scholar in the field. Media outlets such as Religion News Service frequently cite his work on topics like secular communities and clergy-politics relationships.
