Christopher Weaver
Christopher Weaver
- Professor
Political Science
Office Location
- Tahlequah
Wilson Hall 326
(918) 444-3500
Bio
Dr. Christopher Weaver is a Professor of Political Science. He received his Ph.D. in political science from the University of Notre Dame in 2016. He also earned an M.A. from Notre Dame (2013) and a B.A. in politics from Hendrix College in Conway, Arkansas (2011).Education:
- PhD, Political Science, University of Notre Dame, 2016
- MA, Political Science, University of Notre Dame, 2013
- BA, Politics, Hendrix College, Cum laude, 2011
Political Psychology
Religion and Politics
Identity Politics
American Institutions
Quantitative Research Methods
Intellectual Content:
- Political and Spiritual Migration: The Adaptive Formation of Religious and Partisan Attachments among Latino Immigrants in the United States (Journal Article, Academic Journal), Discovery, Published, 2015
- Religious Conversion and Political Incorporation: An Event-Based Model of Immigrant Political Socialization (Journal Article, Academic Journal), Discovery, Published, April (2nd Quarter/Spring), 2025
- Reconciling the God and Gender Gaps: The Influence of Women in Church Politics (Journal Article, Academic Journal), Discovery, Published, 2018
- Adapting Identities: Religious Conversion and Partisanship among Asian American Immigrants (Journal Article, Academic Journal), Discovery, Published, 2017
- Filling Pews and Voting Booths: The Role of Politicization in Congregational Growth (Journal Article, Academic Journal), Discovery, Published, 2016
- Religion and Secularism among American Party Activists (Journal Article, Academic Journal), Discovery, Published, 2016
- Faith in the Court: Religious Out-Groups and the Perceived Legitimacy of Judicial Decisions (Journal Article, Academic Journal), Discovery, Published, 2015
Presentations:
- The Impact of Religious Identification and Conversion on Political Identification and Engagement in Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, and Vietnam - Midwest Political Science Association Annual Meeting - Chicago, IL - 2025
- Congruence, Competition, or Defection: Ideological Crossover in Judicial Opinions and Perceived Legitimacy - Midwest Political Science Association Annual Meeting - Chicago, IL - 2020
- Ideological Crossover in Judicial Opinions and Perceived Legitimacy - American Political Science Association Annual Meeting - Washington, DC - 2019
- Sex, Drugs, and Violence: Religious Biases and Trust in Scientific Research - American Political Science Association Annual Meeting - Boston, MA - 2018
- Sex, Drugs, and Violence: Religious Biases and Trust in Scientific Research - Midwest Political Science Association Annual Meeting - Chicago, IL - 2017
- An Event-Based Model of Immigrant Political Socialization - American Political Science Association Annual Meeting - San Francisco, CA - 2017
- Sex, Drugs, and Violence: Religious Biases and Trust in Scientific Research - Midwest Political Science Association Annual Meeting - Chicago, IL - 2017
- An Event-Based Model of Immigrant Political Socialization - Southern Political Science Association Annual Meeting - New Orleans, LA - 2017
- The Grass is Always Greener: U.S. State Environmental Politics and Residential Well-Being - American Political Science Association Annual Meeting - Philadelphia, PA - 2016
- The Role of Religious Adaptation in Asian American Political Incorporation - Midwest Political Science Association Annual Meeting - Chicago, IL - 2016
Courses Taught:
- SOUTHERN POLITICS - POLS 4133 - Spring 2025
- THEORY & PRAC. AMER. STUDIES - AMST 5003 - Fall 2024
- PUBLIC OPINION & POL BEHAVIOR - POLS 4253 - Spring 2024
- LEGISLATIVE PROCESS - POLS 3513 - Fall 2023