Kevin D. Dougherty

Education

Ph.D. in Sociology, Purdue University, 2003
M.S. in Sociology, Purdue University, 1999
B.A. in Communication Arts, summa cum laude, George Fox College, 1993

Biography

Dr. Kevin Dougherty is an award-winning teacher and active researcher. He teaches large sections of Introduction to Sociology almost every semester. At the graduate level, he teaches the Seminar in Teaching and The Sociology of Religious Organizations. His research explores religious affiliation, religious participation, racial diversity in congregations, congregational growth and decline, and the impact of religion on other realms of social life such as community involvement, politics, and work. He also regularly writes and speaks about innovative teaching. His published research appears in leading academic journals and has been featured in news media such as the Chronicle of Higher Education, CNN, National Public Radio, and USA Today.

Recent Publications

Jerome R. Koch, Kevin D. Dougherty, and Patricia A. Maloney. Forthcoming. “Religion, Tattoos, and Religious Tattoos: The Body as Sacred Subculture.” Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion.

Steven Foertsch and Kevin D. Dougherty. “Worshipping with the U.S. Flag.” Religions 16: 690.

Erin M. Ellis, Isaiah King, Will Baxter, Kevin D. Dougherty, and Perry L. Glanzer. “Greek Life, Character, and Religiosity: A Study of Fraternity and Sorority Members at a Christian University.” Journal of College and Character 26(3): 286–303. 

Nick Andre, Meghan Fletcher, Hudson Graber, Kevin D. Dougherty, Perry L. Glanzer, and Sarah A. Schnitker. “Belonging and Social Class at a Religious University: Can Discussions of Religion and Purpose Close the Gap?” Religious Education 120(2): 1-15

Daniel M. Allen, Perry L. Glanzer, and Kevin D. Dougherty. 2025. “A Hindrance or a Help? The Chapel Experience and Student Religiosity at a Christian University.” Christian Higher Education 24(1): 3-21.

Hiroki Matsuo, Tyler S. Greenway, Kevin D. Dougherty, and Sarah A. Schnitker. “Assessing Longitudinal Measurement Invariance for the Christian Orthodoxy Scale.” The International Journal for the Psychology of Religion 35(2): 68-76.

Robert J. Ridder, Chloe R. Davis, Dane Radigan, Kevin D. Dougherty, Perry L. Glanzer, and Sarah A. Schnitker. 2024. “Increased Bible Reading, Religious Beliefs, and Prosociality During College.” Review of Religious Research 66(3): 260-279.

Tyler S. Greenway, Mason S. Ming, Juliette L. Ratchford, Perry L. Glanzer, Kevin D. Dougherty, and Sarah A. Schnitker. “The Predictive Value of Virtue: Many Virtues Predict Lower Depression and Anxiety Symptoms Among College Students…But Gratitude Dominates.” Journal of College and Character 25(2): 140-158. 

Michael Ryan, Hannah Evans, Cara Hoekstra, David Jung, Kevin D. Dougherty, Perry L. Glanzer, and Sarah A. Schnitker. “Race, Religion, and Belonging at a Christian University.” Religious Education 119(2): 101-116. 

Brandon Brown, Kevin D. Dougherty, Jeremy Uecker, Perry L. Glanzer, and Sarah A. Schnitker. “Changes in Politics and Religiosity among Students at a Protestant University.” Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion 63(1): 117-136.

Lee, Yejin, Juliette L. Ratchford, Mason S. Ming, Rosemary L. Al-Kire, Perry L. Glanzer, Kevin D. Dougherty, and Sarah A. Schnitker. 2024. “A Person-Centered Approach to the Dark Triad and Religiousness: Examining Differences in Intellectual Humility, Prosociality, and Mental Health in U.S. College Students.” Journal of Psychology of Religion and Spirituality 25(2): 140-158.

Jerome R. Koch and Kevin D. Dougherty. 2023. “Tattoos, Religiosity, and Deviance among College Students.” Sociological Focus 56(4): 259-271.

Perry L. Glanzer, Kevin D. Dougherty, Theodore F. Cockle, and Phil Davignon. 2023. “The Ethnic Church Attendance Gap at Christian Colleges.” International Journal of Christianity and Education 27(2): 168-184.

Daniel M Allen, Sean Strehlow, Audrey M. Chisum, Kevin D. Dougherty, Perry L. Glanzer, and Sarah A. Schnitker. 2022. “Student-Athletes’ Religious Beliefs, Religious Behaviors, and Religious Identity at a Christian University.” Journal of College and Character 23:4, pgs. 333-348. 

Kevin D. Dougherty, Daniel M. Allen, Ryan J. Dougherty. 2022. "Denominational Identity and Athletic Success at Chrisitan Colleges." Journal of Research on Christian Education 31(2), pgs. 185-199.

Kevin D. Dougherty, Perry L. Glanzer, Jessica A. Robinson, Juliette L. Ratchford, and Sarah A. Schnitker. “Baylor Faith and Character Study: Methods and Preliminary Findings.” Christian Higher Education 21(3): 168-190.

J. J. Burtt, Rory Jones, Jonathan Cox, Dahron Mize, Kevin D. Dougherty, Perry L. Glanzer, and Sarah A. Schnitker. 2022. “Factors Associated with Vertical and Horizontal Faith Maturity at a Christian University.” Journal of Research on Christian Education 31(1): 70-87.

Mitchell J. Neubert, Cindy Wu, and Kevin D. Dougherty. 2021. “Servant Leadership from Multiple Domains and Follower Work Behavior.” Journal of Management, Spirituality & Religion 18(4): 272-292.

Kevin D. Dougherty, Gerardo Marti, and Todd W. Ferguson. 2021. “Racial Dynamics of Congregations and Communities: A Longitudinal Analysis of United Methodist Congregations, 1990-2010.” Social Forces 100(1): 345-374.