Ryan P. Burge
Religion
Spirituality
Ryan P. Burge is an assistant professor of political science at Eastern Illinois University and an American Baptist Church pastor.
His unique background combines academic expertise in data analysis with firsthand experience in ministry.
Burge's work focuses on the intersection of religion and politics in America, particularly the rise of the religiously unaffiliated.
He has published in peer-reviewed academic journals and is known for his ability to make complex statistical data accessible to both academic and general audiences.
Burge's dual perspective as a social scientist and pastor informs his approach to studying and interpreting trends in American religious life.
