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Omar M. McRoberts is an Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology at the University of Chicago. His scholarly interests encompass the intersections of religion, urban sociology, urban poverty, race, and collective action. Dr. McRoberts has engaged in extensive ethnographic research, notably his book, 'Streets Glory,' which explores the religious life in a predominately black neighborhood in Boston, illustrating the complex social impacts of religious activity within such communities. His research has garnered notable recognition, including the 2005 Distinguished Book Award from the Society for the Scientific Study of Religion. McRoberts is also actively involved in studies examining the black religious responses to social welfare policies, particularly during the New Deal era and the influence of George W. Bush’s Faith-Based Community Initiatives. Currently, he is initiating an ethnographic project focused on the cultures of death and dying in black congregations within low-income urban contexts.
Department of Philosophy