Attend How the End of White Christian America is Reshaping our Politics, Culture, and Churches on

October 26th, 2017, 3:00pm

Phelps-Stokes Auditorium

Dr. Jones, the founding CEO of the Public Religious Research Institute (PRRI) and a leading commentator on religion and politics, will discuss his new book, The End of White Christian America, which highlights the major demographic and cultural shifts that are transforming American public life. Drawing on decades of public opinion and demographic research, Jones argues that the response to this new reality--that America is not longer a majority white Christian nation--is the primary force reshaping our politics, culture, and churches today. Ross Lecture. 

If you enjoyed his presentation, check out his books that are available for check out on the display near the cafe!

The End of White Christian America by Robert P. Jones
Call Number: 200.973 J788e 2016
Publication Date: 2016
New York Times Book Review Editor's Choice Robert P. Jones, CEO of the Public Religion Research Institute, spells out the profound political and cultural consequences of a new reality—that America is no longer a majority white Christian nation. "Quite possibly the most illuminating text for this election year" (The New York Times Book Review). For most of our nation's history, White Christian America (WCA) set the tone for our national policy and shaped American ideals. But especially since the 1990s, WCA has steadily lost influence, following declines within both its mainline and evangelical branches. Today, America is no longer demographically or culturally a majority white, Christian nation. Drawing on more than four decades of polling data, The End of White Christian America explains and analyzes the waning vitality of WCA. 
Progressive and Religious by Robert P. Jones
Call Number: 201.709 J788p 2008 c. 2
Progressive & Religious tells the dynamic stories of Jewish, Christian, Muslim, and Buddhist leaders who are building on traditional connections between religion and social justice and working on a spectrum of issues including health care, immigration, civil rights, poverty, and the environment. The narrative includes insights from more than 80 in-depth interviews with religious and political leaders.