University of Minnesota, Doctor of Philosophy in Sociology
Bethel Theological Seminary, Master of Divinity
University of South Dakota, Bachelor of Liberal Studies
Sociology of Religion
Religion and Development
Sociology helps Christians understand how cultural, social, and institutional structures shape human behavior and community life, which is essential for effectively living out and sharing the gospel. It equips believers to engage the world thoughtfully and compassionately, recognizing both the brokenness and potential in society. By studying social structures, Christians can better discern how to pursue justice, mercy, and transformation in alignment with biblical truth.
Wells of Refuge: Welcoming Devotional Bible (2023) Associate Editor. Book introduction and devotional author.
“Gender Attitudes in Religious Schools: A Comparative Study of Religious and Secular Private Schools in Guatemala.” Religions (2018) doi: 10.3390/rel9070219
“The Structure and Practice of Safe Houses Treating Sex Trafficking Victims.” Journal of Human Trafficking. (2018) with Mikala Ide
“Improving upon Bogardus: Creating a More Sensitive and Dynamic Social Distance Scale.” Research Design 10(4): 1-9 (2017) with Stephen Jones and Scott Moats
“Bridging Faith: The Effect of Evangelical Social Service” Journal of Sociology and Christianity 6(2): 37-55. (2016)
“Faith in Yourself: Girls’ Self-Esteem and Self-Confidence in Guatemalan Religious Schools” International Journal of Sociology of Education 4(1): 69-97. (2015).
“A Higher Calling? Academic Aspirations in Guatemalan Religious Schools” Global Journal of Human-Social Science. 15(5): 13-23. (2015).
“New Dimensions of Tolerance: A Case for a Broader, Categorical Approach” Sociological Science 1:512-531. (2013) with Eric Tranby.
“Profiles of Support: The Composition of Americans’ Emotional Support Networks” Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion 52(2):293-308. (2013) with Penny Edgell & Eric Tranby.
“Divided by Age? Generational Shifts in White Evangelical Christians’ Attitudes Towards Racial Diversity” Interdisciplinary Journal of Research on Religion 7:1-23. (2011).
“Gender Equality in Religious Education: A Comparative Study of Catholic, Evangelical and Secular Private Schools in Guatemala. Doctoral Dissertation successfully defended August, (2013).
