What shaped King’s prophetic vision?
Martin Luther King Jr. used a prophetic voice in his preaching -- a hopeful voice that addressed human tragedy. But it was the black clerics who came before him, who helped King develop that voice.
What’s the history of sanctuary spaces and why do they matter?
Students and faculty are demanding universities declare themselves sanctuary campuses. Historically, sanctuary offered both legal and moral protection for the vulnerable.
48 hours as a Muslim American: A professor reflects
Who are American Muslims? And what is their history?
How Standing Rock became a site of pilgrimage
Thousands of people, both those within Native American communities and their non-Native allies, felt called to go to Standing Rock. What was the motivation?
Why understanding Native American religion is important for resolving the Dakota Access Pipeline crisis
A scholar explains what makes landscapes sacred in Native American religion and why there needs to be a better understanding of the ties to the land.
What changes when Pope Francis grants all priests the authority to forgive abortions
The pope's action is significant: It encourages priests to be more sensitive to the context of the lives of their laity.
How a new generation is changing evangelical Christianity
Younger evangelicals have a very different view of their faith.Their perspective on issues such as immigration and economic inequality differs widely from that of the religious right.
Want to change perceptions of Muslims? Support students of all beliefs
Research indicates that only 46% of students believe Muslims are accepted on campus. But the same research points to ways to change how Muslims are perceived by Americans generally.
Here’s how homeschooling is changing in America
The number of homeschoolers in America is growing. Who are these new homeschoolers and what's the impact on the public school system?
Evangelical Christians are on the left too
The Christian left has played a strong role in America's history. In this election too, it is not silent.
Is Islam incompatible with modernity?
Religion and modernity need not be at odds with one another, and many leading Muslim thinkers are plumbing early texts to promote progressive ideas.
Eid al-Fitr 2016: understanding the differences among America’s Muslims
The American Muslim population is one of the most diverse. So, what are the religious and political leanings of America's different Muslim communities?