Center for Religion and Public Affairs

The Center for Religion and Public Affairs promotes research, study and dialogue regarding the intersection of religion and public affairs and provides resources for divinity school students and religious leaders on these issues. Melissa Rogers, visiting professor of religion and public policy, serves as the Center's director.

The Center  is currently sponsoring two special projects. The first is the Congregation Education Project, an initiative aimed at educating churches and other houses of worship about the electioneering prohibitions that apply to them by virtue of their status as organizations that are exempt from taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The second special project is a joint statement regarding religious expression in the public square. Look for more information on the joint statement in coming months.

This website provides a brief introduction to some of the issues at the intersection of religion and public affairs.

We've also compiled a list of some of the academic centers, think tanks, advocacy organizations, and Web logs commenting on religion and public affairs.

We welcome your questions, comments and suggestions regarding this website and the other work of the Center. Please contact the Center.