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.
American Non-Christian Churches
This course explores the history and significance of how American law and culture define “religion” and “church.”
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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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The Ugly and Beautiful Gods
By Blake SmithOur greatest modern poets insisted they were in dialogue with—or even channeling directly—the divine. Would we like what these gods had to say?
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In Remembrance of Sen. Alan K. Simpson by John C. Danforth
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