Christian Fiction Research Project
Welcome! I’m Brian Haggard, a Sociology PhD student at Cornell University, and I am conducting research on the Christian Fiction community.
Christian Fiction is a significant but understudied movement in American Christianity. This research examines how Christian Fiction authors, readers, and industry professionals understand their relationship with this literary community and its role in their faith and cultural participation. My goal is to provide academic recognition for this important cultural movement and to understand how religious communities engage with broader American society through creative expression.
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Interview Length
The conversational interview will last approximately 1 hour.
What Participation Involves
Flexible Scheduling
Interviews can be conducted in person (often at conferences) or via Zoom call or phone call at your convenience.
Voluntary
Participation is completely voluntary. You can decline any questions or end participation at any time.
Your Choice
You can choose to be identified by name in publications or remain anonymous through a pseudonym.
About the Researcher
Brian Haggard is a PhD Candidate in Sociology at Cornell University, specializing in the sociology of religion and American Christianity. His research focuses on understanding how religious communities respond to cultural change through creative expression and community building.
Faculty Advisor: Professor Landon Schnabel, Department of Sociology, Cornell University
This research has been approved by Cornell University's Institutional Review Board, which ensures ethical standards in research involving human participants.
Types of Questions to Expect
Questions about your background and connection to Christian Fiction
Discussion of your reading preferences and favorite books
Exploration of how Christian Fiction fits into your faith journey
Your thoughts on the role of Christian Fiction in contemporary American culture
How you view changes in American society over time
Your perspectives on how Christian Fiction relates to broader cultural conversations
Discussion of historical periods or settings that appeal to you in fiction
How Christian Fiction serves your community and readers