May 24, 2019 Americans who believe that faithful believers in God receive financial rewards are less likely to have started their own business, according to new research that examined the impact of the prosperity gospel. The study appears in the Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion. Researchers included lead author Kevin D. Dougherty, Ph.D., associate professor of sociology in Baylor’s College of Arts & Sciences; Mitchell J. Neubert, Ph.D., professor of management in Baylor’s Hankamer School of Business; and Jerry Z. Park, Ph.D., associate professor of sociology.
May 23, 2019 Belief in the “Prosperity Gospel” — that God financially blesses faithful followers — does not turn individuals into successful entrepreneurs. But prosperity beliefs can fuel values linked to entrepreneurial thinking, such as power and achievement, according to a national Baylor University published in the Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion. Researchers included lead author Kevin D. Dougherty, Ph.D., associate professor of sociology in Baylor’s College of Arts & Sciences; Mitchell J. Neubert, Ph.D., professor of management in Baylor’s Hankamer School of Business; and Jerry Z. Park, Ph.D., associate professor of sociology.
WACO, Texas (May 22, 2019) — Belief in the “Prosperity Gospel” — that God financially blesses faithful followers — does not turn individuals into successful entrepreneurs. But prosperity beliefs can fuel values linked to entrepreneurial thinking, such as power and achievement, according to a Baylor University study.
May 10, 2019 AUDIO: On the latest episode of Baylor Connections, host Derek Smith interviews Kevin Dougherty, Ph.D., associate professor of sociology in Baylor’s College of Arts & Sciences, about his religion research that has shaped national understanding on topics like religious affiliation, diversity, church attendance, the impact of religion on other aspects of social life and more. Dr. Dougherty examines the rise of multiracial churches and dives deep into the trends, highlights and meaning behind the numbers of diversity in congregational life. Baylor Connections is a weekly radio program/podcast that introduces the people behind Baylor’s teaching, research and distinct role in higher education.