Institute for Religion, Culture, and Public Life Series
Shifting Paradigms of American Religion: American Religion is…Local

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Date: Thursday, May 1, 2025 from 5:30-7:00PM

Location: The Burke Library at Union Theological Seminary

Series: Shifting Paradigms of American Religion

Speakers: Harold Morales (Morgan State University), Min. Christian S. Watkins (Asbury United Methodist Church, Washington, DC), moderated by Justine Ellis (Columbia University).

From competing claims over authenticity to solidarities forged among neighbors, the notion of “the local” has long been a site of contestation, collaboration, and frankly, confusion. In a time of increasing boundary drawing, it is more urgent than ever to consider what we mean, enable, and foreclose when using the term local in relation to religion. This gathering brings together participants to consider the infrastructures—the relationships and resources—that shape local religious forms and engagement with communities in our own neighborhoods. Join IRCPL for a conversation with scholars and policy practitioners about building community based knowledge, and equitable and effective partnerships. Refreshments to follow.

This event is free and open to the public. Please register via this form to reserve your spot.