Abstract
We’re continuing our trek through religion this week with the help of Carly, a trained theologist with a keen sociological imagination. Carly helps us understand how religion can be applied in our everyday lives, particularly within the realm of higher education, through a sociological lens. How is sociology used by ministries to understand how private troubles are evidence of public issues? And, we understand how sociologists make sense of religion, but how do those within religious institutions make sense of it? Tune in here to learn more!
Keywords
Religion, church, ministry, institutions, social work, sociological imagination, COVID-19, higher education
Sources
- Check out our previous episode SOC511: Intro to Religion!
- Carly shouted out La Salle University’s campus ministry, which you can read about here.
- Learn more about Catholic social teaching here!
- Did you know that President Biden is the second Catholic president in U.S. history?
- The Black Lives Matter (BLM) protests were key discussion starters for Carly’s students. Read about them here!
- Carly recommended checking out the work of Father Richard Rohr.
- She also recommended Just Universities by Dr. Gerald Beyer.
- History and Presence by Robert Orisi is also an excellent book for folks who are interested in how a sociologist can study/engage with religion.
- Paul Rudd was named People magazine’s 2021 Sexiest Man. Carly, Ellen, and Penn would like to know his anti-aging regimine please!
- Do you organize your bookshelf by color?