The first step toward a rigorous analysis of media and populism is to provincialize the influence of charismatic leaders like…
Channeling populism
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Post-Doctoral Opportunity at Columbia University IRCPL
The Institute for Religion, Culture and Public Life invites applications for postdoctoral scholar positions, for the 2016-2017 academic year.
A modest defense of the listicle
If, as Umberto Eco tells it, "the list is the origin of culture," then the Internet may be culture's apotheosis.…
Give me that digital religion
Every Sunday night in Omaha, Nebraska, a small group gathers in a United Church of Christ church lobby to watch…
Comments don’t replace the news
Pope Francis has called the Internet a “gift from God.” If that’s the case, one has to wonder what message…
Knight Grants for Reporting on Religion and Public Life
The Knight Program at the USC Annenberg School for Communication & Journalism is accepting applications until July 1st, for the…
College, religion, and Santorum
A 2007 SSRC study on religion and higher education contradicts Rick Santorum's claims about loss of faith and college attendance.
RFP: New Directions in the Study of Prayer
The Social Science Research Council recently announced the launch of a new project and grants program entitled "New Directions in…
New directions in the study of prayer
The Social Science Research Council has just announced the launch of a major new project and grants program entitled “New…
More on religion in the presidential race
At The Daily Beast, Micheal Medved joins the current discussion, set off by Bill Keller's recent Times article, on religion's…