Suzanne Macaluso

Dr. Suzie Cecile Macaluso is an Associate Professor in the Department of Communication and Sociology at Abilene Christian University, College of Arts and Sciences. She holds a PhD in Sociology (2010) and an MS in Sociology (2004) from Purdue University, as well as a BS in Interdisciplinary Studies (2003) from Cascade College. Her research focuses on the intersection of sociology, communication, and religious contexts, with specific interests in gender roles, aging, social deviance, and political sociology.

• Education
  • PhD in Sociology (2010), Purdue University
  • MS in Sociology (2004), Purdue University
  • BS in Interdisciplinary Studies (2003), Cascade College

Her scholarly work includes psychometric assessments of gender role attitudes in religious contexts, sociological analyses of premarital cohabitation, and studies on intergenerational partnerships in gerontology. She has presented extensively at conferences like the Christian Scholars Conference, Association for the Sociology of Religion, and Society for the Scientific Study of Religion, often addressing topics such as church health, moral foundations, and disaffiliation trends in Christian communities.

Dr. Macaluso has served on numerous institutional committees, including the Academic Council, Gerontology Grant Committee, and Athletics Advisory Committee (2014–2017). She has also chaired the Outstanding Student Paper Award Committee for the Society for the Scientific Study of Religion (2015–2016). Her teaching portfolio spans courses like Sociology of Aging, Social Research, and Ethics and Social Issues, alongside mentoring roles in Alpha Kappa Delta and Zeta Rho student organizations.