Leilah Danielson

Leilah Danielson is a Professor in the Department of History at Northern Arizona University. Her scholarly work focuses on intersections of religion, radicalism, and political movements in the American context, particularly examining figures like A. J. Muste and themes of pacifism, extremism, and the 'American Century' ideology.

Her research spans topics such as

• Religious left activism
• Nonviolent resistance historiography
• Christian pacifism in 20th-century America
• Critical analysis of biographical films
• Transnational social movements

Based on five publications from 2018–2025, her work emphasizes the role of moral and religious frameworks in shaping radical political engagement.

She may be contacted via leilah.danielson@nau.edu.