Yoshio Fukuyama

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

• "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