John C. Danforth Center on Religion and Politics

Danforth Center hosts discussion on religion and polarized politics

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.

Ted Moskal | Contributing Reporter

Danforth Center sponsors event recognizing 50th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.’s death

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.

Emma Baker | News Editor

Columnist Will speaks on religion in American politics

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.

| News Editor

Professors skeptical of role of religion in politics

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.

| Contributing Reporter

Programs planned for Center for Religion and Politics

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.

| Contributing Reporter

Religion and politics center to open

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.

| News Staff

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