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Religion &
by The Center for the Study of Religion & American Culture
"Religion &" is a series of monthly conversations between leading academics and thinkers in multiple fields hosted by the Center for the Study of Religion and American Culture to continue these critically important interventions. Every month via Zoom, emerging scholars alongside established thinkers will engage the pressing issues of the current moment, their impact on our fields of study, and the groundbreaking research, teaching and public engagement taking place across the country. This is our opportunity—as thinkers of religion and American culture—to assess and respond to this current moment and create a culture of sustained conversation on "Religion &" its impact on our changing world.
Episodes
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Religion & the Paranormal
Bigfoot. Yeti. Mapinguari. Sasquatch. Yeren. Ghosts. UFOs. Paranormal beliefs are found across national borders and historical periods, both separate from and in conversation with historical religious teachings. Examining the intersection of religion and the paranormal helps us understand more of...
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Religion & Revolution
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, and in turn how...
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Religion & Demographics
How does quality data shape our interpretation of the religious landscape in the United States? Religion data is increasingly used beyond the work of researchers and academics in the media, classrooms, congregations, and beyond to describe patterns and make strategic decisions. Understanding...
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Religion & the Promise of Career Readiness
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...
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Religion & Podcasts As Public Engagement
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…
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Religion & Teaching in Times of Tension
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 scrutiny and pressure on our campuses and from the broader public, studying and teaching religion can…
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Religion & the Shifting Demand for Philanthropy
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. In light of the shift of lessened giving coupled with a growing need for...
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Religion & New Religious Movements in Contemporary Crises
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 movements, participants will investigate how these...
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Religion & Cross-Cultural Christian Nationalism
Religious nationalism is not bound by national borders. Examining Christian nationalism in the United States and Brazil provides an opportunity to discuss the similarities and differences in its history, prominence, and influence in a cross-national perspective. This discussion will also reflect…
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Conversations at the Center: Willie Jennings
Religion &: Conversations at the Center Welcome to our new podcast series titled Religion &: Conversations at the Center. These episodes will feature conversations led by scholars at the Center for the Study of Religion & American Culture with thought leaders, provocateurs, and groundbreaking...
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Religion & the Madhouse: Featuring Judith Weisenfeld
On this episode of Religion &, we invited scholars to engage in a wide-ranging conversation with Judith Weisenfeld on facets of her newest publication Black Religion in the Madhouse: Race and Psychiatry in Slavery's Wake (NYU Press, 2025). Listen to our conversation with Dr. Judith Weisenfeld…
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Religion & Latinx Traditions
This episode will cover three new directions at the intersection of religion & Latinx traditions. First, panelists will reflect on politics and voting, offering insight from the 2024 election. Second, they will discuss emerging patterns in religious conversion or switching. Finally, the panelists...
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Religion & Obsolescence
On this episode of Religion &, we featured a special preview conversation about Christian Smith's forthcoming book, Why Religion Went Obsolete: The Demise of Traditional Faith in America (Oxford University Press, 2025). Christian Smith, William R. Kenan Professor of Sociology at University of…
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Religion & Catholic Studies
On this episode of Religion &, we cultivated a wide-ranging discussion of the present state and prospects of Catholic Studies, 60 years after the close of Vatican II. What do recent institutional crosscurrents (e.g., synodality and increasing lay participation versus an increasingly conservative...
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Religion & Future Humans: Featuring Sylvester A. Johnson
On this episode of Religion &, we invited three scholars to engage in a wide-ranging conversation with Dr. Sylvester A. Johnson, a leading thinker and theorist in the field of American religion. Dr. Johnson is not only known for his contributions as a historian and theorist, but he is highly...
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Religion & the Aftermath of the 2024 Election
The 2024 election season has been marked by unexpected and almost unbelievable twists and turns that have impacted every corner of American culture. From the contentious discourse on women's rights to the daily news from war zones around the world, this political moment highlights the deep...
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Religion & Islamophobia
Episode Description As the political and human casualties of the Israel-Palestine crisis continue to increase and shape the current state of the Arabic world, there has been a rise in instances of Islamophobia as well as a rise in protests, especially on university campuses, against this surging...
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Religion & Antisemitism
Antisemitism has deep roots in American history and has continued to shape popular and political culture in the contemporary moment. Yet in many mainstream discussions in the United States, we often talk about it as if it were something new. This panel—featuring the authors of and experts…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
"Religion &" is a series of monthly conversations between leading academics and thinkers in multiple fields hosted by the Center for the Study of Religion and American Culture to continue these critically important interventions. Every month via Zoom, emerging scholars alongside established thinkers will engage the pressing issues of the current moment, their impact on our fields of study, and the groundbreaking research, teaching and public engagement taking place across the country. This is our opportunity—as thinkers of religion and American culture—to assess and respond to this current moment and create a culture of sustained conversation on "Religion &" its impact on our changing world.
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