36th Annual Student Research Conference
Religious Conversion in College Students
Kendall R. Tarantino
Dr. Brian Ott, Dr. Amber Johnson, and Dr. Victoria Mayer, Faculty Mentors
College students are going through many changes as they move from childhood into adulthood, and with these changes often comes a change in identity and brand new experiences. As part of this change, many students also find themselves questioning their religious belief systems. This research uses in person interviews to investigate the process of religious conversion in college-aged students, the reasoning behind their conversion, and the result of it. I was able to conclude that while each person had their own intent and experiences behind why they converted, all had the desire for the same thing, somewhere they felt that they belonged and were welcomed.
Keywords: Religion, Religious Conversion
Topic(s):Anthropology
Presentation Type: Oral Presentation
Session: 303-3
Location: SUB Georgian Room B
Time: 1:45