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Welcome to the Paul B. Henry Institute
Paul B. HenryThe Paul B. Henry Institute for the Study of Christianity and Politics was created in 1997 to continue the work of integrating Christian faith and politics advanced by its namesake, educator and public servant Paul B. Henry.

The Institute continues Paul Henry's quest to promote serious reflection on the interplay between Christianity and public life, by becoming a national forum for research, dialogue, and information on their interaction. Read more...

 
 


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Upcoming Events

Abraham Kuyper, Pope Leo XIII and the ACLU Consider Faith-Based Organizations' Religious Freedom Rights by Stephen Monsma on February 22, 2012

Fostering Religious Freedom in China: Are Property Rights the Key? by Kevin denDulk on March 27, 2012

2012 Annual Paul B. Henry Lecture, "Paul Henry: Reflections on His Life and Service" by Beth Bandstra Decker on March 28, 2012

 
 
Programs

In contrast to the hyper-partisan and vitriolic political discourse likely to lead up to the 2012 elections, the Henry Institute is co-sponsoring an Alternative Political Conversation, beginning on February 1, 2012.

The Role of Religion in Fostering Civic Responsibility research study funded by The Bradley Foundation

The Henry Semester in Washington, D.C. for the spring, 2012 semester is being led by History Professor Doug Howard.

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Publications

The Disappearing God Gap? Religion in the 2008 Presidential Election
Corwin Smidt,
Kevin denDulk,
Bryan Froehle, James Penning, Stephen Monsma, Doug Koopman

Pews, Prayers and Participation: Religion and Civic Responsiblity in America
Corwin Smidt,
Kevin denDulk,
James Penning, Stephen Monsma, Doug Koopman

Serving the Claims of Justice
Paul Henry; Doug Koopman, ed.

More about these and other publications...