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 […]

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 in scholarship and research about religion are fading, podcasts offer an accessible space for broader audiences to engage with the field. This episode of Religion & explores […]

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 market. This episode of Religion & examines emerging models for career-focused bachelor’s and graduate tracks and partnerships designed to connect students with professional opportunities. While these initiatives […]

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 be integral in decision-making on our institutions’ products, priorities, and the ways that they interact with the broader public. In this episode of Religion &, […]

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 ways revolutionary movements have been shaped by religion, both historically and in contemporary contexts. From the spiritual rhetoric of the American Revolution to the role […]