Paul K. McClure, PhD

Associate Professor of Sociology

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Carnegie Hall 113

Biography: On sabbatical for 2024-2025 at the University of Leuven (Belgium).

Dr. McClure’s published research has been featured in over 70 media outlets worldwide including Forbes and USA Today. His wife, Kate, is a professional artist, and they love living in Lynchburg and hiking around the Blue Ridge Mountains with their son, Jack, and dog, Gryff.

Education

  • PhD, Sociology – Baylor University
  • MA, Sociology – Baylor University
  • MA, Theological Studies – Regent College
  • BA, Philosophy – Washington & Lee University

Courses Taught

  • SOCI 201: Social Life in America
  • SOCI 221: Cultural Anthropology
  • SOCI 245: The Individual in Society
  • SOCI 358: Social Theory

Research Interests

  • Technology
  • Religion
  • Culture

Areas of Expertise

  • The effects of social media and internet use
  • North American religion and spirituality
  • The cultural impact of new technologies such as AI and robotics
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