Research Teams with Open Positions
Faculty Mentor: Dr. Dave Turnbloom
This research team focuses on how cultures in the Roman Catholic Church have facilitated the abuse of power. We seek to understand how the church's hierarchical and clericalist structures have led to the abuse and exploitation of vulnerable populations within the church. In previous years, we have paid special attention to how Catholic leaders have responded to the crisis of clergy-perpetuated sexual abuse. Going forward, we will be developing research agendas that use interdisciplinary lenses to better recognize how power is being abused, while also offering concrete ways to work against the abuse and cultivate a healthier faith community.
This research opportunity is 1-2 credits. Participation in this research team for 3 credits counts as an Explorations Course in the core curriculum.
Faculty Mentor: Dr. Brandy Daniels
This research team explores the intersections of faith and religious identity on the one hand, and gender and sexual identity on the other. We explore how our different social identities relate to one another, and how we might better think their relation. Our work involves theoretical and theological research as well as qualitative research. We host interviews with students about their own formational experiences at these intersections, some of which also become a part of our public-facing podcast.
This research opportunity is 1 credit. Participation in this research team for 3 credits counts as an Explorations Course in the core curriculum.
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