Professor Lester has authored a new book entitled Equipping Educators to Teach Religious Literacy: Lessons from a Teacher Education Program in the American South. This volume provides a detailed evaluation of a unique education program implemented in secondary schools in Georgia to enhance teachers’ religious literacy and their ability to promote this in schools and classrooms. To learn more and find out how to purchase (with a discount!), check out a flyer on Professor Lester’s book. Congrats Professor Lester!! … [Read more...]
Professor Lester on “Dialogues in Democracy” Podcast Series
November 1, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Professor Lester participated in debate and discussion on various topics surrounding democracy on the University of Michigan Press’s podcast collection “Dialogues in Democracy." … [Read more...]
Presidential Leadership – With Good Reason Podcast feat. Professor Lester
October 29, 2020 by Leave a Comment
On October 31st, With Good Reason podcast radio will be doing a segment on Presidential Leadership in the United States. Professor Lester will be on it discussing Liberalism and Leadership. Tune in on their website to hear the full podcast! … [Read more...]
Beyond the Ballot: Panel Discussion on the Role of Religion in American Politics
October 25, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Wednesday October 28th at 7pm a panel of guest speakers and UMW professors will discuss the historic role of religion in American Politics and its unique position in this years election. RSVP on the event form. Click the flyer image for the full sized PDF with full information! … [Read more...]
PSIA Faculty Receive Jepson Fellowship and Waple Professorship
February 15, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Professor Singh received a Jepson Fellowship and Professor Lester received a Waple professorship so they may pursue research projects. Professor Research … [Read more...]