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Elina Inkeri HartikainenView profile

Associate Professor

• Religion and Law
• Secularism and Race
• Ethnoracial Policy
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Elina Inkeri Hartikainen is an Associate Professor at the Department of Social Anthropology, University of Oslo. Her research focuses on the intersection of religion, politics, law, and race in Brazil, particularly examining African origin religions like Candomblé. She holds a PhD in Anthropology from the University of Chicago (2013) and has held previous positions at the University of Helsinki and the University of Chicago. Her work explores themes such as secularism, ethnoracial policy, and the politics of recognition. Her research projects include analyzing Candomblé practitioners' responses to religious violence through state ethnoracial policies and investigating the intersection of race and religion in secular governance. She contributes to editorial boards of journals such as PoLAR: Political Anthropology Review and Conexões e Ideias . Elina’s publications span themes like religious intolerance in Brazil, legal frameworks for religious rights, and the semiotics of secularism. Her work bridges socio-cultural and linguistic anthropological approaches to legal and political processes.

Roy KemmersView profile

Assistant Professor

• Cultural Sociology
• Political Discontent
• Anti-Institutionalism
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Roy Kemmers is an Assistant Professor in Sociology at Erasmus University Rotterdam's Department of Public Administration and Sociology. His work focuses on cultural sociology, particularly processes of cultural change as expressed in political discontents, anti-institutionalism, and identity dynamics. He holds a PhD from Erasmus University (2015), where his doctoral research analyzed populist discontents through a cultural lens. His research agenda explores anti-institutionalism in non-political everyday contexts, emphasizing how ordinary citizens define societal issues. He teaches at Erasmus University College, covering topics like migration, qualitative research, and sociological theory. As Chief Editor of Sociologie Magazine , he bridges academic and public discourse in the Netherlands. Key research interests include: political disengagement, populist rhetoric, identity politics, and societal polarization. His work often combines historical analysis (e.g., post-war Dutch cultural divides) with contemporary case studies, such as PVV voters' motivations and nonvoter agency. Recent outputs analyze institutional frustration cycles and the role of blame in political agency. His publications span academic journals, edited volumes, and public media, reflecting a commitment to accessible sociological commentary. Notable contributions include typologies of political discontents and frameworks for understanding anti-establishment careers among Dutch citizens.

Michael HardyView profile

Professor

• Intercultural Dialogue
• Community Cohesion
• Conflict Resolution
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Michael Hardy is a Professor at Coventry University's Research Centre for Peace and Security, serving as Director of the Centre for Social Relations since 2011. He specializes in intercultural dialogue, community cohesion, and conflict resolution, with a focus on youth engagement and fragile states. Previously, he held leadership roles at the British Council, managing a £34M annual portfolio addressing global intercultural relations and civil society development. Education: Applied Economics background, former Head of Economics and Public Policy at Leeds Metropolitan University Leadership: Spearheaded British Council's global intercultural dialogue programs and designed community-led tension monitoring systems in Belfast Awards: OBE (2001), CMG (2010), Honorary Doctorate (2017) Research interests include foreign policy impacts on domestic cohesion and the role of higher education in managing diversity. He has advised governments (e.g., Azerbaijan) and international organizations like the UN Alliance of Civilizations. Grants and projects include evaluations of Palestinian public sector management, UK administration reforms in Cameroon, and pre-election tension monitoring in Kenya. He actively contributes to global forums, including the World Economic Forum in Davos and the Doha Forum.

Jeremy MenchikView profile

Associate Professor

• Comparative Politics
• Religion and Politics
• Southeast Asia
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Jeremy Menchik is an Associate Professor of International Relations at the Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies at Boston University, with faculty affiliations in Political Science and Religious Studies. His academic work focuses on the intersection of religion and politics, with regional expertise in Southeast Asia and the Middle East. Dr. Menchik earned his Ph.D. and M.A. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and his B.A. from the University of Michigan. His academic journey has positioned him as a leading scholar on religious organizations and political dynamics in Muslim-majority contexts. His research interests span Comparative Politics, Religion and Politics, Southeast Asian Studies, and Middle Eastern Politics. Menchik's scholarly approach examines how religious organizations navigate democratic systems, with particular attention to Indonesia as the world's largest Muslim-majority democracy. His work investigates the complex relationship between religious authority, political participation, and democratic governance in diverse cultural contexts. Menchik's publications reveal a consistent focus on religious organizations' role in democratic societies, with recent work examining digital transformation of religious authority, interfaith dynamics, and the political economy of religious education. His research bridges theoretical political science with on-the-ground empirical analysis of religious institutions' evolving roles in contemporary politics. 2017 International Studies Association award for the best book on religion and international relations As an active scholar, Menchik has advised numerous graduate students and contributed significantly to academic discourse through his publications in top political science and religious studies journals. His work extends beyond academia to public discourse, with contributions to major media outlets including The New York Times, The Washington Post, and The Wall Street Journal.

Francisco Javier Ramón SolansView profile

Researcher

• Humanities
• History
• Religious Studies
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Francisco Javier Ramón Solans is a Ramón y Cajal researcher at the Institute of Heritage and Humanities, University of Zaragoza. His research focuses on religion and politics in contemporary Spain, Europe, and Latin America. He holds affiliations with New York University, the Institute for the History of the French Revolution (University of Paris), the École des Hautes Études en Sciences Sociales (Paris), and the University of Münster (Germany). Education: Graduated in History with a specialization in Modern and Contemporary History from the University of Zaragoza. Research interests include the interplay between religious intolerance, hate speech, and political discourse, particularly in 19th-century Spain. His current project examines parliamentary debates on religious freedom (1869–1876), Catholic mobilization, and persecuted groups' perspectives using diplomatic reports and memoirs. Awards: Leonardo 2024 Fellowship and Ramón y Cajal Researcher Fellowship. His work bridges historical analysis with contemporary cultural studies, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to religious and political dynamics.

• Gender Studies
• Sociology
• Reproductive Medicine
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Claudia Geist is a Professor of Sociology and Criminology and Gender Studies at the University of Utah , with an Adjunct Professor appointment in Obstetrics & Gynecology . She holds a PhD in Sociology from Indiana University (2008) and completed a postdoc at the Carolina Population Center, UNC Chapel Hill. Her research intersects gender, sexuality, family dynamics, and reproductive health, with a focus on discriminatory practices, mental health disparities, and policy-driven healthcare access. Her work emphasizes gender expression and discrimination contraceptive use patterns family structures and socioemotional health global cultural influences on reproductive practices Recent studies analyze intra-household labor, transgender youth care, and pandemic impacts on academic work culture. Scientific awards include the Presidential Scholar Award (2021) and Family Section/William J Goode Book Award (2011). She co-leads the NSF ADVANCE IT grant, addressing systemic institutional change, and teaches courses like Reproductive Justice .

Maijastina KahlosView profile

Research Fellow

• Late Roman History
• Roman Everyday Life
• Religions in the Ancient Mediterranean Regions
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Maijastina Kahlos is a Finnish historian and classicist affiliated with the University of Helsinki and Helsinki Collegium for Advanced Studies. Her work focuses on late Roman history, religious interactions in the ancient Mediterranean, and tolerance/intolerance discourses. Current Research Fellow, Centre of Excellence 'Reason and Religious Recognition' (Academy of Finland-funded) Returning Research Fellow, Helsinki Collegium for Advanced Studies (2019 onwards) Former KHK Fellowship recipient (April-June 2019) Her research explores: Late Roman senatorial culture and biographical studies Christianization processes and religious coexistence Discourses of toleration in Greco-Roman antiquity Elite vs. local religious practices in the Roman Empire Prejudice and 'othering' mechanisms in antiquity Interdisciplinary approaches combining literary, cultural, and theological analysis Kahlos' publications reveal thematic continuity in: Examining cultural and religious transitions in Late Antiquity Comparative analysis of Christian and pagan communities Exploring spatial and theological dimensions of late antique life Investigating how Roman elites negotiated religious diversity Understanding tolerance rhetoric through historical case studies Contributing to contemporary discussions on religious coexistence Scientific recognition includes: Käte Hamburger Kolleg Fellowship (2019) Academy of Finland grants for sustained research excellence

Stefan M. SchulzView profile

Professor

• Behavioral Medicine
• Health Psychology
• Interoception
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Univ.-Prof. Dr. Stefan M. Schulz serves as Professor of Behavioral Medicine and Human Biological Fundamentals for Health Sciences at the University of Trier, Germany, where he also holds the position of Managing Director of the Department of Nursing Science. His academic work bridges psychology, medicine, and behavioral sciences with a strong focus on improving patient care through evidence-based psychosocial interventions and digital health solutions. Dr. Schulz's research primarily centers on the complex relationship between psychological processes and physical health outcomes. His key areas of expertise include interoception (the perception of internal bodily signals), stress response mechanisms, anxiety disorders, and the development of web-based psychosocial interventions for medically ill patients. His work demonstrates how emotional intelligence, social support dynamics, and cognitive processes significantly influence health outcomes in chronic medical conditions. His publication record reveals a clear progression from fundamental research on emotional processing and interoception to applied clinical interventions, most notably the ICD-FORUM project - a web-based program for patients with implantable cardioverter defibrillators. His research spans multiple medical specialties including cardiology, dentistry, and oncology, reflecting a genuinely interdisciplinary approach to health psychology that addresses critical gaps in patient care. As Managing Director of the Department of Nursing Science, Dr. Schulz leads a multidisciplinary research team comprising psychologists, clinicians, and scientists. His commitment to translating research findings into practical applications is evident in his work on digital health interventions that improve quality of life for patients with chronic medical conditions, particularly those requiring specialized psychological support alongside their medical treatment.

Pamela S. NadellView profile

Professor

• American Jewish History
• Women's History
• Gender Studies
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Pamela S. Nadell holds the Patrick Clendenen Chair in Women's and Gender History and directs the Jewish Studies Program at American University, where she teaches courses including HIST-419 (Holocaust) and CORE-105 (Antisemitism: Enduring Hatred). An internationally acclaimed scholar of American Jewish history and women's history, she received AU's highest faculty honor as Scholar/Teacher of the Year in 2007. Her academic credentials include: PhD in History, The Ohio State University MA in History, The Ohio State University BA in Hebraic Studies, Douglass College, Rutgers University Nadell's research examines 350 years of the American Jewish experience through the lens of women, gender, and religion. Her current work investigates antisemitism as an enduring American tradition, tracing its manifestations from colonial times to contemporary campus environments. She frequently connects historical patterns to modern societal challenges, emphasizing the intersection of religious identity and social justice. Her publications reveal consistent focus on documenting Jewish women's contributions to American society while expanding into broader analyses of religious intolerance. The thematic evolution shows progression from specific studies of women's ordination to comprehensive examinations of antisemitism as foundational to understanding American Jewish identity. Her scientific honors include: Scholar/Teacher of the Year, American University (2007) Jewish Book of the Year, Jewish Book Council (2019) Lee Max Friedman Award for Distinguished Service, American Jewish Historical Society Finalist, National Jewish Book Award in Women’s Studies (1998) Anti-Defamation League Community Leadership Award (1995) Nadell actively shapes academic discourse through leadership roles including presidency of the Association for Jewish Studies (2015-2017) and congressional testimony on campus antisemitism (2017). She consults for major cultural institutions including the National Museum of American Jewish History and the Milken Center, while maintaining robust public engagement through media commentary and international lectures. As director of AU's Jewish Studies Program, she oversees academic initiatives and collaborates with the founding historians' team at the National Museum of American Jewish History, integrating scholarly research with public education through museum exhibits and community programming.

Kathleen M. MooreView profile

Professor

• Islamic Law
• Muslim Diasporas
• Religion and Politics
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Kathleen M. Moore is a Professor and Associate Dean of Humanities and Fine Arts at the University of California, Santa Barbara, where she also serves as Director of the Legal Humanities Initiative. She is affiliated with the Department of Religious Studies and has established herself as a leading scholar in the study of Islam in America, law and religion, and Muslim diasporas. Dr. Moore earned her Ph.D. from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Her academic journey has focused on the complex intersections of religion, law, and politics in American society, particularly examining how religious identities are constructed and negotiated within legal frameworks. Professor Moore's research centers on how religion and politics intersect to construct 'Muslim' as a public identity, with particular attention to anti-Muslim racism and law in the United States. Her work explores the development of Islamic law in Western contexts, examining how Muslim communities navigate legal systems that were not designed with their traditions in mind. She has also examined the engagement of the conservative Christian legal movement with contemporary politics, drawing from anthropological and sociological approaches to the study of law and society. Her publications reveal a consistent scholarly trajectory focused on religious identity formation, legal consciousness among minority religious communities, and the tensions between religious practice and secular law. Moore's work demonstrates how religious minorities, particularly Muslims, develop new forms of legal reasoning and consciousness in response to Western legal frameworks. Professor Moore teaches courses including Muslim Diasporas and the Law, Introduction to Religion and Politics, Introduction to Legal Humanities, Islam in America, Law, Religion and Secularism: Church-State Relations, Religious Liberty, and Feminist Legal Thought and Religion. Her teaching reflects her interdisciplinary approach that bridges religious studies, law, and political science.

Michael MorrisView profile

Professor

• Leadership
• Organizational Behavior
• Decision Making
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Michael Morris is the Chavkin-Chang Professor of Leadership at Columbia Business School and also serves as Professor in the Psychology Department of Columbia University. He joined Columbia in 2001 after being a tenured professor at Stanford's Graduate School of Business and Psychology Department. His academic journey includes visiting professorships at the Chinese University of Hong Kong (1995), University of Hong Kong (2000), Harvard Business School and Universitat Pompeu Fabra (2008), and INSEAD-Europe (2022) and INSEAD-Asia (2023). Professor Morris's research focuses on cultural psychology, leadership, decision-making, and negotiation. His early work on culture and cognition helped spark the growth of cultural psychology, and his more recent research on cultural codes has shifted the field toward a more dynamic conception of cultural influences. He has published over 200 articles in leading behavioral science and management journals across disciplines including social psychology, judgment and decision-making, and organizational behavior. His debut popular book Tribal (October 2024) argues that leaders can harness shared cultural identities to unify and mobilize groups. His scientific papers have received international awards from scholarly societies across multiple fields. His book Tribal has been recognized with the 2025 Ursula Gielen Global Psychology Book Award, was a Zócalo Book Prize Finalist, and was shortlisted for the FT/Schroders Business Book of the Year. Professor Morris has made significant institutional contributions through founding the Leadership Lab, launching the school's Behavioral Lab and Postdoctoral Fellow programs, and serving on Columbia's Committee on Global Thought and Organizational Culture Committee. His applied work extends to consulting with Fortune 100 firms, foundations, governments, the Pentagon, and Intelligence Agencies, where he applies knowledge of cultural differences to practical business and security challenges. Education: BA, Brown University (1986); PhD, University of Michigan (1993) Key Positions: Chavkin-Chang Professor of Leadership, Columbia Business School; Professor, Psychology Department, Columbia University Teaching: Core LEAD class, Managerial Negotiations, Global Negotiations, The Leader's Voice

Gina GustavssonView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Political Theory
• Political Psychology
• National Identity
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Gina Gustavsson is a Senior Lecturer and associate professor (docent) at the Department of Government, Uppsala University, where she combines political theory with political psychology in her research. She also serves as an independent columnist for Dagens Nyheter. Her work focuses on contemporary political issues arising from immigration, national identity, patriotism, liberalism, and freedom of speech. She actively engages in public discourse through media appearances and popular publications. Her research examines: National identity construction during crises like the COVID-19 pandemic Liberal nationalism's capacity to foster solidarity in diverse societies Swedish individualism and its impact on welfare state attitudes Historical and contemporary tensions between Enlightenment and Romantic liberalism Freedom of speech boundaries in multicultural contexts Her publications show a consistent focus on national identity dynamics, liberal political theory, and the psychological underpinnings of political attitudes. Recent work emphasizes pandemic responses and immigration, while earlier scholarship explored philosophical foundations of liberty and tolerance. Honors include: Teacher of the Year (2013) from Uppsala Political Science Students' Association Nils-Eric Svensson travel grant (2012) Sasakawa SYLFF Post-doctoral Fellowship (2011-2015) STINT Visiting Scholar Grant (2010) Best Paper at SWEPSA (2007) She leads the Forte-funded project Nationhood in a Pandemic and previously directed projects on liberal nationalism and Swedish individualism. She supervises multiple PhD students and collaborates internationally through research networks like 'Why Membership' and 'GOODINT'.

Gary WaiteView profile

Professor

• Early Modern European History
• Religious History
• Intellectual History
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Dr. Gary Waite serves as Professor of History within the Faculty of Arts at the University of New Brunswick. His distinguished career focuses on Early Modern Europe (c. 1400-1700), particularly examining religious persecution, prejudicial thinking, and the historical development of tolerance. Waite's research centers on the intellectual and social dynamics of religious conflict in Early Modern Europe, with special emphasis on the Netherlands as a case study for freedom of conscience and religious diversity. His work explores how societies navigated religious tensions during periods of profound ideological transformation, analyzing both the roots of demonizing rhetoric and mechanisms for suppressing intolerance. UNB Award for Excellence in Research (2018) : Inaugural recipient honoring his "outstanding research, scholarly, or creative achievements," established through a gift from Dr. Friedrich Grein. Supported by SSHRC funding, Waite acknowledges critical contributions from colleagues in the History department and Faculty of Arts. His research demonstrates the humanities' ongoing relevance in understanding contemporary issues through historical perspectives on belief systems and social behavior.

Elena LisovskayaView profile

Professor

• Comparative Sociology
• Sociology of Education
• Religious Studies
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Elena Lisovskaya is a Professor of Sociology at the Department of Sociology, Western Michigan University. Her research focuses on comparative sociology, the sociology of education, and research methods, with a particular emphasis on post-communist societies and religious dynamics in Russia. She examines topics such as educational modernity, interfaith relations, state religion policies, and ideological transformations in education systems. Her work critically analyzes how historical legacies (e.g., Soviet and post-Soviet contexts) shape contemporary educational and religious practices. Key themes include the desecularization of Russian schools, religious intolerance between Orthodox Christians and Muslims, and the role of education in fostering inter-ethnic harmony or neo-imperial control. Lisovskaya’s scholarship bridges comparative education studies with sociological theory, often employing content analysis of textbooks and policy documents. Her research has contributed to understanding post-socialist transitions, the interplay between religion and state power, and the persistence of ideological dogmatism in institutional frameworks. Her most recent studies (2020) explore whether Russia’s educational reforms reflect a return to USSR-era models or novel modernization pathways. Earlier work (2010–2019) delved into religious education policies and their sociopolitical implications, while earlier projects (2000s) examined educational reforms during periods of societal upheaval.

Mark KoyamaView profile

Professor

• Economic History
• Political Economy
• Institutional Economics
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Mark Koyama is a Professor of Economics at George Mason University and a Research Associate at the Centre for Economic and Policy Research (CEPR). He holds a DPhil in Economics from the University of Oxford and serves as Director of the PPE Concentration at GMU. His research focuses on the origins of economic growth, liberal democracy, and state formation, with emphasis on historical case studies like the Black Death, medieval institutions, and religious toleration. Key research interests include the political economy of pre-industrial societies, the role of legal institutions in state development, and the long-term impacts of pandemics on urbanization. He has published extensively in journals like the Quarterly Journal of Economics and has authored two books: Persecution and Toleration (2019) and How the World Became Rich (2022). Recent work explores feudal political systems, the economic effects of religious violence, and the interplay between epidemic disease and state capacity. Koyama has received grants from institutions like the Templeton Foundation and the Mercatus Center, and his research has been featured in media outlets including NPR and The Economist. He advises PhD students in economic history and has presented at universities worldwide, including Harvard, Chapman, and the University of Warwick. His work bridges economic theory with historical analysis to explain divergences in global development trajectories.