Religion and Public Life Center

Using research on religion to build common ground for the common good.

Religion is a central way that people make meaning of their experiences, and is fundamental to other important identities, spaping experiences of race and attitudes towards politics and science. Whether or not you are personally religious, it is impossible to ignore religion's importance in the social world.

The Boniuk Institute's Religion and Public Life Center uses research to help people understand each other, foster dialogue, break down stereotypes, and work together more effectively for the common good.

Non-Resident Fellows

Research

Since its inception in 2010, the RPLC has conducted groundbreaking research on religion in the public sphere that advances understanding, resolves conflict, and strengthens civil society.

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• Religion and Work (anchor to Religion&Work)
• Religion and Race (anchor to Religion&Race)
• Religion and Medicine (anchor to Religion&Medicine)
• Religion and Science (anchor to Religion&Science)
• Religion and Gender (anchor to Religion&Gender)
• Religion and Immigration (anchor to Religion&Immigration)
• Religion and Environment (anchor to Religion&Environment)

Community Engagement

The RPLC continues to use research on religion in public life to facilitate informed and therefore more productive discussions of issues related to religion and public life through its innovative outreach initiatives.

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• Religious and Civic Leader Gatherings
• Scholars Meetings