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Patrick Gilger, S.J., PhD is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology at Loyola University Chicago. As a Jesuit priest of the Midwest Province, he brings an interdisciplinary perspective from philosophy, theology, and sociology to his academic work.
His educational journey includes a Ph.D. and M.A. in Sociology from the New School for Social Research (2021, 2017), an M.Div. in Theology from the Jesuit School of Theology at Santa Clara University (2013), and an M.A. in Philosophy from Loyola University Chicago (2007).
Fr. Gilger's research focuses on social theory, the sociology of religion, and secularity. He investigates how religious communities cultivate subjectivities in secular contexts and the resulting 'powers of publicity' in the public sphere. His work spans secularism, practice theory, and the role of religion in contemporary society.
His recent publications examine the Catholic Church's adaptation in secular societies and the conceptualization of secularity through performance. These studies contribute to understanding religious resilience and expression in modern public life.
While the text does not specify current advisees or grant activities, his academic profile indicates active engagement in sociological and religious scholarship.
