About the Center
We are a dedicated group of scholars and professionals working to support outstanding analysis of the historical and contemporary intertwinings of religion and politics. Our aim is to educate students and the public through our courses, events, and publications, while modeling discussion and debate that values each person’s humanity as the cornerstone of a productive democracy.
John C. Danforth Center on Religion and Politics Awards Three Postdoctoral Fellowships for 2025-2026
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From Morning in America to American Carnage: The Role of the Religious Imaginary in American Politics
Professor Diane Winston (USC) in conversation with Mark Oppenheimer
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Religion and American Society
This course explores religious life in the United States in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries.
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Confessions of a Once-Bearded Lady
By Elisa AlbertAs a hirsute hetero ’90s SoCal teen, I made my choice.
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