The Trump presidency, culminating in the Capitol insurrection on January 6, 2021, brought into sharp relief the importance of white Christian nationalism as an animating force in American civil society. Millions of Americans believe that the United States should be distinctively “Christian” in its public policies, sacred symbols, and national identity. These beliefs are inextricably tied to notions of whiteness as central to American identity. As the insurrection made clear, the implications of white Christian nationalism are very real. This online mini-conference brings together the leading scholars, authors, journalists, policy experts, and public theologians in order to discuss white Christian nationalism from a variety of perspectives making it a truly unique opportunity to explore these issues. The topic of the second panel is “Engaging White Christian Nationalism in Public Spaces.” This panel moves beyond the first session’s study of white Christian nationalism to include perspectives from journalists, clergy, policy experts, and public theologians on how they engage it in their various spheres of influence.

You can watch the first session at the following link: https://youtu.be/F4R_m02ri6U

Host: Amanda Tyler

Panelists: Angela Denker, Jack Jenkins, Jemar Tisby, Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove

The Center for the Study of Religion and American Culture The Center for the Study of Religion and American Culture
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The Center for the Study of Religion and American Culture
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Community College, Public College or University, Private College or University, Seminary
Institution Type

Video
Resource Type

Intro, Undergraduate Course
Class Type

2021
Date Published

Religious Studies, History, Political Science, Sociology
Discipline

Buddhism, Catholic, Hinduism, Indigenous, Islam, Judaism, New Religious Movements, Other Christianities, Protestant
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