Join leading scholars Andrew Whitehead, Heidi Beirich, and Joseph O. Baker for a panel discussion led by moderator Pete Simi as they discuss, as a panel, the topic of Christian […]
This episode of Religion & delves into how contemporary religious movements address urgent political, cultural, and environmental crises, from technological transformation to ecological collapse. Looking across a wide array of new religious […]
In the U.S., religion remains by far the largest recipient of individuals’ charitable giving, though that proportion has been declining for years—reflecting major shifts in American religiosity and religious practice. […]
Join the Center for the Study of Religion and American Culture at our annual reception at AAR/SBL 2025. Early registration helps keep the line moving and allows you to get […]
Faith in the inevitability of betterment is the driving force of modern knowledge. What happens to our scholarship and teaching when trust in our institutions begins to falter? With increased […]
Peter Thuesen will present “Cardinal Cushing and the Rise of Ecumenical Catholicism at Harvard” on Friday, January 9, at 8:30 a.m. in Hilton Chicago, Room 4C, at the annual meeting […]
Podcasts have become a tool for scholars to share ideas beyond academic publishing and the classroom. In an era when the traditional methods (books, articles) of engaging the wider public […]
The Institute for Religion, Culture, and Societal Futures jointly based at St. Jerome’s University and the University of Waterloo (Canada) will be hosting a virtual webinar titled "Habits of the […]
As universities face growing pressure to demonstrate the market value of a liberal arts education, Religious Studies and related departments are exploring new pathways to prepare graduates for the job […]
How do demographic trends shape our understanding of the religious landscape in the United States? Good data on a variety of demographic areas—including age, race, ethnicity, migration, and generational change—can […]
As the United States approaches the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, questions about revolution—past and present—take on renewed significance. This special episode of Religion & explores the many […]
Revolutionary Religion: How Voluntary Action and Religion Shaped the American Revolution Religion has often been central to revolutionary movements throughout history by serving as the impetus for rebellion, mobilizing and […]
