Rodney Stark

Rodney Stark is a sociologist and religious studies scholar known for his quantitative approach to studying religion.

Born in North Dakota, he began his career as a journalist before earning his PhD from UC Berkeley.

Stark has held positions at the University of Washington and Baylor University, publishing extensively on various sociological topics with a focus on religion.

His work, which includes 30 books and over 140 scholarly articles, has been widely translated and recognized with numerous awards.

Stark's research methods and findings have often challenged conventional wisdom in religious studies, making him a prominent and sometimes controversial figure in the field.