The Trump presidency, culminating in the Capitol insurrection on January 6, 2021, brought into sharp relief the importance of white Christian nationalism as an animating force in American civil society. Millions of Americans believe that the United States should be distinctively “Christian” in its public policies, sacred symbols, and national identity. These beliefs are inextricably tied to notions of whiteness as central to American identity. As the insurrection made clear, the implications of white Christian nationalism are very real. This online mini-conference brings together the leading scholars, authors, journalists, policy experts, and public theologians in order to discuss white Christian nationalism from a variety of perspectives making it a truly unique opportunity to explore these issues. This first panel—“White Christian Nationalism Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow”—revolves around the study of white Christian nationalism from a cross-disciplinary perspective, including history, social science, and law. You can watch the second session at the following link: https://youtu.be/8hzFamNEAX4

Host: Andrew Whitehead

Panelists: Anthea Butler, Caroline Mala Corbin, Kristin Kobes Du Mez, Samuel Perry

The Center for the Study of Religion and American Culture The Center for the Study of Religion and American Culture
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The Center for the Study of Religion and American Culture
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Community College, Public College or University, Private College or University, Seminary
Institution Type

Video
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Intro, Undergraduate Course
Class Type

2021
Date Published

Religious Studies, History, Political Science, Sociology
Discipline

Buddhism, Catholic, Hinduism, Indigenous, Islam, Judaism, New Religious Movements, Other Christianities, Protestant
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