The John C. Danforth Center on Religion and Politics hosted political experts Melissa
Rogers and Peter Wehner to discuss the topic of religion and political polarization in the U.S., Feb. 12.

The John C. Danforth Center on Religion and Politics hosted a lecture and conversation Tuesday on the concept of human dignity as it relates to religious commitments in the context of modern democracy in recognition of the anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.’s death.

An audience of mostly older St. Louis community members and a handful of students filled Graham Chapel to hear Pulitzer Prize-winning, conservative political columnist George F. Will on Tuesday evening. His speech, focusing on how the government has overstepped its proper regulatory role, was this semester’s keynote lecture for the John C.

The John C. Danforth Center on Religion & Politics will be hosting a forum this afternoon to discuss the role of religion in last week’s midterm election. Students and professors across campus are curious as to what will be discussed, as many perceived minimal influence of religion in the most recent election.

The John C. Danforth Center on Religion and Politics is launching many new programs and events this semester.
The Center aims to create a community that enables civil discussions on issues of politics and religion. It opened last January after the University received a $30 million endowment for the program from Senator John Danforth and the Danforth Foundation.

The new John C. Danforth Center on Religion and Politics opens this month, after Washington University received a $30 million endowment from former Sen. John Danforth and the Danforth Foundation.