Biography

Brodie’s PhD research explores how faith-based groups shape public life in the United States. Centered in the Dallas–Fort Worth area, he examines how religious and political communities form and maintain shared values, and how they respond to broader social changes. By focusing on how beliefs connect with governance, civic engagement, and everyday conversations, his work shows how ideas move from local discussions into wider public forums. Through this research, Brodie aims to demonstrate how ordinary activities and community networks can influence larger social processes, often in surprising ways.

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Education

  • BA Univ. of Auckland, 5/2007
  • MS Univ. of Auckland