American Religion is…Belief

Series: The Shifting Paradigms of American Religion

Co-Sponsor: The Henry Luce Foundation

Speakers: Emily D. Crews (University of Chicago Divinity School), Pablo DeJesús (Unitarian Universalists for Social Justice), and Donovan Schaefer (University of Pennsylvania)

Moderator: Justine Ellis (Columbia University)

Years after critiques of the understanding of religions as texts to be interpreted, decoded, or translated, the notion of religion as belief-based still looms large in public discussion, teaching about religion, and policymaking. What are the remaining implications for the study of religion in our classrooms and civic spaces? In what ways are narratives, dispositions, bodily practices, and material culture overlooked—and with what consequences for American religion? Join IRCPL for a conversation with scholars and policy practitioners about the pitfalls and possibilities of understanding the category of religion in terms of belief.

Light refreshments will be provided.

Free and open to the public.

Registration is required. Please register in advance to reserve your spot.

All prospective attendees must register by 4:00PM on Monday, November 11th. Registration will close at that time.

This series is made possible by generous support from the Henry Luce Foundation.