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.
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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Possessed by Charisma
By Randall BalmerIn a new book, historian Molly Worthen draws a line from the Puritans to Trump.
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John C. Danforth Center on Religion and Politics Awards Three Postdoctoral Fellowships for 2025-2026
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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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