Yoshio Fukuyama (福山 喜雄, Fukuyama Yoshio, April 29, 1921 - April 3, 1995)[1] was an American theologian and writer. He held a doctorate in sociology from the University of Chicago and was a faculty member of the Chicago Theological Seminary. He is credited with beginning the scholarly discussion on how to define and measure religious commitment.[2] Some of his works include The ministry in transition: a case study of theological education (Pennsylvania State University Press, 1972) and The fragmented layman; an empirical study of lay attitudes (Pilgrim Press, 1970, co-author).[3] Some of his academic roles performed during his career include Director of Research for the United Church of Christ,[4] chair of the membership committee for the Society for the Scientific Study of Religion.[5] He is the father of political scientist Francis Fukuyama.
Other works
edit- "Social Research and the Churches", Review of Religious Research, Volume 28, Issue 1, September, 1986
- "The Major Dimensions of Church Membership"[permanent dead link], Review of Religious Research, Volume 2, pages 154–161, 1961
- Papers associated with Yoshio Fukuyama[permanent dead link] at Chicago Theological Seminary
References
edit- ^ Fukuyama, Yoshio. "Yoshio Fukuyama". genealogybank. Retrieved 4 November 2013.
- ^ "Encyclopedia of Religion and Society William H. Swatos, Jr. Editor Religiosity". Retrieved 2008-11-02.
- ^ "Worldcat Identities (Yoshio Fukuyama)". Retrieved 2008-11-02.
- ^ "The Campus Clergyman Book by Phillip E. Hammond; Basic Books, 1966. 171 pgs". Retrieved 2008-11-02.
- ^ "Society for the Scientific Study of Religion (Council Meeting Minutes, October 27–28, 1966". Retrieved 2008-11-02.
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