"Evangelical Christianity & American Pluralism"

(Open to Current UChicago Students Only)

INSTITUTE OF POLITICS – LIVING ROOM

Tuesday, November 2

12:30pm-1:45pm

Sociologist Phillip Jenkins has written that "The future of American religion is 'None.'" Nonetheless, he qualifies this statement with research showing that the rise of the "Nones" does not necessarily mean a rejection of theism, but it does mean a transformation in religious institutions as we know them now. As in Western Europe, these shifts will have major implications for American political life and American cultural polarization. This seminar will examine the changing attitudes toward religion among Millennials and "Generation Z" and explore how such changes might affect politics, policy, demography, and culture, especially in light of the need for religious pluralism. The seminar will also explore how pluralism - especially in terms of minority religions - will affect church/state and religious liberty concerns. 

Special Guest: Ali Noorani, President of the National Immigration Forum

Pritzker Fellows seminars are off the record and open to current UChicago students only. Seating in the IOP Living Room is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This convening is open to all students who are compliant with UChicago vaccination requirements and, because of ongoing health risks, particularly to the unvaccinated, participants are expected to adopt the risk mitigation measures (masking and social distancing, etc.) appropriate to their vaccination status as advised by public health officials or to their individual vulnerabilities as advised by a medical professional. Public convening may not be safe for all and carries a risk for contracting COVID-19, particularly for those unvaccinated. Participants will not know the vaccination status of others and should follow appropriate risk mitigation measures.

If you have any questions about accessibility, please contact Ashley Jorn (ashleyjorn@uchicago.edu).