Brian has been teaching full time since 1998. He teaches Principles of Sociology and Minority Group Relations and does research on empathic concern.
INTERESTS
- Spiritual Formation and Transformation
- Liberal Learning
- Problem-based Learning
PHD
Michigan State University , 1998
MA
Michigan State University , 1994
BA
Spring Arbor University , 1992
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Books:
- Fry, Brian. Consumer to Steward: Cultivating a Generous Spirit. Wesleyan Publishing House, 2012.
- Fry, Brian. Nativism and Immigration: Regulating the American Dream. LFB Scholarly, 2007.
- Fry, Brian. Responding to Immigration: Perceptions of Promise and Threat. LFB Scholarly, 2001.
Peer-reviewed journal articles:
- Fry, Brian. Book review of Pedagogy and Education for Life: A Christian Reframing of Teaching, Learning, and Formation, International Journal of Christianity, 2019.
- Runyan, J. D., Fry, B. N., et al. “Using experience sampling to examine links between compassion, eudaimonia, and pro-social behavior.” Journal of Personality, 2018.
- Daugherty, D. A., Runyan, J. D., et al. “Smartphone delivery of a hope intervention: Another way to flourish.” PLoS ONE, 2018.
- Fry, Brian N. & Runyan, Jason D. “Teaching empathic concern and altruism in the smartphone age.” Journal of Moral Education, 2017.
- Daugherty, D. A., Fratzke, B. J., Steenbergh, T. A., Runyan, J. D., Fry, B. N. “Assessment and Intervention in the Wild.” Journal of Psychology and Christianity, 2016.
- Runyan, J. D., Steenbergh, T. A., Bainbridge, C., Daugherty, D. A., Oke, L., Fry, B. N. “A Smartphone Ecological Momentary Assessment/Intervention App…” PLoS ONE, 2013.
- Fry, Brian. “The Courage of a Teacher: Samuel Hamilton in East of Eden.” Steinbeck Review, 2010.
- Fry, Brian. “Nativism and Terrorism.” In Battle Ground: Immigration, 2008.
- Fry, Brian. Multiple book reviews in Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion, Christian Scholars Review, and Social Forces, 2001–2007.
- Fry, Brian. Entries in Encyclopedia of American Immigration: “Nativist Reaction,” “Restrictive Legislation,” “Anti-Immigrant Backlash,” “Anti-Immigrant Politics,” 2001.
- Fry, Brian. “Nativism and Racism.” In Eitzen & Zinn, Social Problems, 2000.
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brian.fry@indwes.edu
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