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. 

Fall 2025 Course Highlight

Islam in America

This course explores the history of Islam in the U.S., analyzing the notion of a religiously plural America and Muslims’ place within it.

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Latest from Our Journal

Possessed by Charisma

By Randall Balmer

In a new book, historian Molly Worthen draws a line from the Puritans to Trump.

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Recent News

John C. Danforth Center on Religion and Politics Awards Three Postdoctoral Fellowships for 2025-2026

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Recent Event

The Crisis of American Christianity

Public lecture by Tim Alberta, author of The Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory: American Evangelicals in an Age of Extremism

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