David A. Dulio and Colton C. Campbell, editors
The US Congress has long reflected the intersection of faith and politics, with religious convictions often informing legislative agendas. The authors of Religion and Congress examine that complex relationship, focusing on its historical foundations, contemporary congressional behavior, and policy outcomes. Drawing on both in-depth research and firsthand experience, they explore how religious beliefs and institutions have shaped—and continue to shape—US legislative politics.
David A. Dulio is Distinguished Professor of Political Science at Oakland University.
Colton C. Campbell is professor of security studies at the National War College.
Also of interest: The Metrics of Faith: Rethinking Religion's Role in US Politics by Matthew R. Miles "Fills a notable gap in recent religion and politics scholarship by pointing us to the ways that religion matters for political elites, not just for the public at large, and for the ways in which the structure of the institutions themselves make space for public religious expression." —Brooklyn Walker, Congress & the Presidency
"Leave[s] the reader with a better understanding of the complicated intersection of faith and legislative behavior." —Seth C. McKee, Perspectives on Politics
"An important book…. The authors thoroughly describe the many intersections between faith and politics." —John Kenneth White, Catholic University of America
"Timely and well-written…. Provides a very good understanding of Congress and religion." —Dennis W. Johnson, George Washington University
