Reginald Bibby


Reginald Wayne Bibby is a Canadian sociologist. He held the Board of Governors Research Chair in the Department of Sociology at the University of Lethbridge from 2001 to 2018.
Born on 3 April 1943 in Edmonton, Alberta, he received a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Alberta, a BD from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, a Master of Arts degree from the University of Calgary, and a PhD from Washington State University.
In 2006, he was appointed an Officer of the Order of Canada.

Selected bibliography

The Emerging Generation: An Inside Look at Canada's Teenagers. Co-authored with Don Posterski Fragmented Gods: The Poverty and Potential of Religion in Canada Mosaic Madness: The Poverty and Potential of Life in Canada Teen Trends: A Nation in Motion. Co-authored with Don Posterski Unknown Gods: The Ongoing Story of Religion in Canada The Bibby Report: Social Trends Canadian Style There's Got to Be More! Connecting Churches & Canadians Canada's Teens: Today, Yesterday, and Tomorrow Restless Gods: The Renaissance of Religion in Canada Restless Churches: How Canada's Churches Can Contribute to the Emerging Religious Renaissance The Boomer Factor: What Canada's Most Famous Generation Is Leaving Behind The Emerging Millennials: How Canada's Newest Generation Is Responding to Change & Choice Beyond the Gods and Back: The Demise and Rise of Religion in Canada A New Day: The Resilience & Restructuring of Religion in Canada Canada's Catholics: Vitality and Hope in a New Era. Co-Authored with Angus Reid Resilient Gods: Being Pro-Religious, Low Religious, or No Religious in Canada The Millennial Mosaic: How Pluralism and Choice Are Shaping Canadian Youth and the Future of Canada. Co-Authored with Joel Thiessen and Monetta Bailey