Institute for Communication and Religion

This episode, written and hosted by Seton Hall Professor J. Michael Stebbins, shares “thoughts on why the way we go about figuring things out matters so much; and offer[s] some suggestions that might help us do it better.” Topics such as the desire for truth, verifying the correctness of our understanding, and how to approach disagreements with others about our understandings are all delved into with a perspective informed by the philosophy of Bernard Lonergan.

Trump, The 2020 Election, and the Limits of Ideology Theory

Seton Hall Professor of Political Science Robert Pallitto explores ideological phenomena associated with the 2020 presidential race.

The Faith and Politics of Dorothy Day

Ronald C. Arnett, Ph.D., a Chair and Professor of the Department of Communication and Rhetorical Studies, the Patricia Doherty Yoder, and Ronald Wolfe Endowed Chair in Communication Ethics at Duquesne University, explains how Dorothy Day, a journalist and social activist, used her faith to advocate for others.

Judaism and Christianity in the 2020 Election

Peter Beinart and Jon Radwan, with Host McKenna Schray, answered questions received ahead of time from attendees, focusing on the topic of the conference: How does communication and religion come into play during a presidential election?

Internet Memes and American Civil Religion

Texas A&M's Professor Heidi Campbell speaks about internet memes and how digital media is used to represent different religious ideas in the public sphere.

Communication and Religion in the 2020 Election

After the conclusion of the "Communication and Religion in the 2020 Election" Conference, Arnett answered additional questions submitted by registrants of the event.

Catholics, the Media and the 2020 Presidential Election

Seton Hall Professor of Political Science Jo Renee Formicola examines how critical a factor is religion in U.S. elections.