Kevin D. Dougherty
Professor of Sociology Master Teacher Associate Vice Provost for Faculty Honorifics
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.
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.
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.
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.
Michael Ryan, Hannah Evans, Cara Hoekstra, David Jung, Kevin D. Dougherty, Perry L. Glanzer & Sarah A. Schnitker. 2024. "Race, Religion, and Belonging at a Christian University, Religious Education". Religious Education. https://doi.org/10.1080/00344087.2024.2303869
Brandon M. Brown, Kevin D. Dougherty, Jeremy E. Uecker, Sarah A. Schnitker, Perry L. Glanzer, 2023, "Changes in Politics and Religiosity Among Students at a Protestant University." Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion, https://doi.org/10.1111/jssr.12891
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
Jerome R. Koch and Kevin D. Dougherty. 2023. “Tattoos, Religiosity, and Deviance among College Students.” Sociological Focus 56(4): 259-271.
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.
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. https://doi.org/10.1080/2194587X.2022.2123827
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 https://doi.org/10.1080/10656219.2022.2059126
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.
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.