Scott Bledsoe

Scott Bledsoe is an Assistant Professor in the School of Public Policy at Lipscomb University. He holds a PhD in Political Science from George Mason University (2022), an MA in Comparative Politics from New York University (NYU), and a bachelor’s degree from Lipscomb University (2014). His research focuses on the intersection of religiosity, political polarization, and identity in the U.S., alongside early American political thought and global development policies. He previously worked as an editorial assistant at Oxford University Press and contributed to the 'Closing the Gap Project' at the U.S. Institute of Peace, examining religious freedom’s role in socioeconomic development.

• Education:
• PhD in Political Science, George Mason University (2022)
• MA in Comparative Politics, NYU (date unspecified)
• Bachelor’s degree, Lipscomb University (2014)

His work bridges historical political theory with contemporary issues like polarization and religious policy impacts. Though no specific articles are listed, his research trends emphasize empirical analysis of religious institutions’ societal roles and historical foundational texts in American governance.

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