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Professor Philip Mellor is a prominent sociologist specializing in religion and social theory, affiliated with the University of Leeds since 1992. He currently serves as Pro-Dean for Research and Innovation in the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Cultures and previously led the School of Philosophy, Religion and History of Science (2010-2015). His research explores theoretical models of the 'sacred' and its manifestations in religious and secular contexts, particularly through collaborations with Chris Shilling. Key areas include Durkheimian sociology, embodiment studies, and modernity's impact on religious practices.
Education: PhD (Manchester), MA (Sussex), BA (Sussex). Professional memberships include the International Sociological Association and British Sociological Association. As a PhD supervisor and academic leader, he mentors students in sociological theory and religious studies. His work bridges classical sociological thought with contemporary issues like technology, governance, and cultural change.
Research highlights: Co-authored Sociology of the Sacred (2014) and Understanding Social Life (2017), which analyze societal shifts through interdisciplinary lenses. His theoretical contributions include retheorizing sacrifice, embodiment, and collective effervescence in modern contexts.
Grant and advisory roles: Leads research initiatives in religion and public life, emphasizing policy-relevant scholarship. Active in interfaith and secularism dialogues, with a focus on globalization's cultural impacts.
Labs/Teams: Core member of the Centre for Religion and Public Life, fostering collaborative research on religion's societal role.
